insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Counci President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan. Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Ramaphosa, described the resolution as a crucial development towards establishing a solid groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations in the region. todayMarch 27, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Jacob Zuma Declares Party Leaders Won’t Serve as Ministers Former South African President Jacob Zuma revealed that none of the party's top national leadership will assume ministerial roles in Parliament for the time being. Zuma disclosed this during an election campaign event in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, nearly two months ahead of the general elections. He also voiced concern about ongoing poverty among black people, 30 years into democracy. MK national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, affirmed that those deployed to government will […] todayMarch 25, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Asserts Registration Decision Unreviewable Amid ANC Challenge The uMkhonto we Sizwe party has stated that the decision by South Africa's Deputy Chief Electoral Official, Mawethu Mosery, to register their party is not open to review by the Electoral Court. This statement comes in response to a case filed by the African National Congress in the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein, seeking to invalidate the registration of the MK party. Dali Mpofu, representing the MK party, accuses the ANC […] todayMarch 20, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast assesses Jacob Zuma’s impact on SA elections Despite being a disgraced former president who was sent to jail, Jacob Zuma is turning out to be the political wildcard in South Africa's election campaign. This follows his dramatic decision to ditch the governing African National Congress for the newly formed party uMkhonto we Sizwe. We spoke to Here’s to SA-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast. todayMarch 14, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa SA Parliamentary Committee Commends Electoral Commission’s Swift Response to Candidate Lists Leak The portfolio committee on Home Affairs in South Africa's Parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Independent Electoral Commission's prompt action in investigating the leakage of candidate lists. Following a preliminary inquiry into the unauthorized distribution of ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe Party national and provincial election candidate lists, an IEC employee has been terminated. Committee chairperson Mosa Chabane emphasized the significance of safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process at all […] todayMarch 13, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South African Minister of Defence, Thandi Modise, Denies Resignation Amid False Reports Thandi Modise, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa, has strongly refuted rumors suggesting her resignation. She dismissed the claims as fake and nonsensical, particularly addressing an article by Opera News Hub alleging her departure from the cabinet and resignation from the ANC to join the newly-formed uMkhonto we Sizwe Party associated with former president Jacob Zuma. Modise condemns these reports as barbaric acts of wedge drivers, […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ANC Secretary-General Warns Zuma of Accountability in Upcoming Elections Fikile Mbalula, the secretary-general of the ANC, asserts that former president Jacob Zuma will be held accountable if the ruling party faces failure in the upcoming elections set for May 29. During a media briefing on readiness for the manifesto launch rally, Mbalula criticizes Zuma for endorsing the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, suggesting that the former president's collaboration with the perceived opposition has strengthened their adversaries. todayFebruary 23, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Applauds Overdue Suspension of Jacob Zuma from ANC Congress of South African Trade Unions commends the ANC's National Executive Committee for finally suspending former president Jacob Zuma. Zuma violated the ANC's constitution by actively campaigning for the uMkhonto weSizwe party and vowing not to support the ANC in the upcoming elections. Cosatu's President, Zingiswa Losi, notes that Zuma's actions are contrary to principles he once deemed counter-revolutionary during his own presidency. todayJanuary 31, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa ANC Suspends Former President Jacob Zuma’s Membership Amidst Endorsement of uMkhonto weSizwe The ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announces the National Executive Committee's decision to immediately suspend the membership of former President Jacob Zuma. The suspension is based on exceptional circumstances justifying such action, as outlined in Rule 25.60 of the party's Constitution. Zuma's public endorsement and support for the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe have been cited as actions impairing the integrity of the ANC, leading to this significant disciplinary measure. todayJanuary 30, 2024 3
