I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
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Quick Glance: Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC Coalition Still Under Consideration
- John Steenhuisen, leader of the Democratic Alliance, states that his main concerns are getting the Multi-Party Charter over the 51% mark and winning the elections.
- Steenhuisen mentions that a coalition with the governing party might be the 'least worst option' to prevent the radicals from taking over.
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South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives: The bus, which was carrying people to an Easter church service, went off a bridge in South Africa and ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in South Africa: Bus accident claims at least 45 lives
- A serious bus accident near Mamatlakala in the province of Limpopo resulted in at least 45 deaths and one person was severely injured, according to South Africa's Department of Transport.
- Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus, collided with barriers on the bridge, leading the bus to plunge over the bridge and hit the ground where it caught fire.
- The tragic collision occurred while en route from Botswana, an inland country in Southern Africa, to Moria, a town in Limpopo.
- Rescue operations continued late into the evening as some bodies were burned beyond recognition, others were trapped in the debris, and scattered on the site.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces.
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Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Uganda: Museveni Promotes Son to General - BBC News
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new army commander, sparking speculation about a potential succession.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana criticized the proposed legislation in Britain that bans the import of trophies from hunted endangered animals.
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly moved up the date of the presidential election by three months.
- The former head of the retail group Steinhoff, Markus Jooste, passed away a day after being imposed with a $25 million fine, allegedly from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Waiting for Mapisa-Nqakula’s arrest — times of turbulence ahead: The apparent imminent arrest of the National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula ...
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One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
ANC loses MK registration fight, hopes to win logo battle: The governing party has lost its battle over uMkhonto weSizwe party’s registration
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Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Rwanda's lower house of parliament has passed a bill that proposes stricter regulations to protect forests in the country ... Show more
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Ethiopian bank suffers multimillion-dollar loss due to technical issue
- South Africa: Court rejects ANC's request to deregister Zuma's party
- Ethiopian bank loses over $14 million due to technical glitch
- Rwanda passes law to preserve forests
- South Africa demands German company SAP to repay $26 million
Ramaphosa ‘blown’ his chances of saving SA, says Zille: The federal council chair said despite her previous views that her party could work with the ANC ...
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The leader of the Patriotic Alliance Gayton Mckenzie took to social media and announced he would be putting up a R1 million reward for the safe return of ... Show more
Africa Live: Deadly cyclone hits northern Madagascar - BBC News: At least six people have died with some of them having drowned in floodwaters - and other ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
SA welcomes UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire in Gaza: Minister Naledi Pandor said the UN Security Council ‘will be tested’ on its adherence to its Gaza ...
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Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
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Boy Mamabolo accuses ANC of robbing him of seat in parliament by 'manipulating' candidate list
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Quick Glance: Boy Mamabolo Accuses ANC of Manipulating Candidate List
- Boy Mamabolo has taken legal action against the ANC, alleging that his name was removed from the national candidate list after being elected by '240 branches.'
- He claims that his name was initially on the list but later removed, which he views as an unlawful manipulation of the candidate list and undermining the democratic will of ANC voters.
- In court papers seen by TimesLIVE, Mamabolo claims to be a victim of factionalism within the ANC.
- An urgent application has been filed in the Johannesburg High Court to be heard before the finalization of the candidate list by the IEC on April 10.
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case: The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney ...
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Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
South Africa’s Main Opposition Leader Resists Coalition With ANC: South Africa’s main opposition party will resist forming a coalition with the ruling African ...
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Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case at ICJ; Protests Continue in Amman, Jordan
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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
- The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
- After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.
- The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
ANC Chairman Rebuffs Confidence Move Against S. Africa Speaker: The chairman of South Africa’s ruling party said he won’t back a proposed motion of no confidence ...
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South Africa's main opposition party may consider deal with ANC: South Africa's second most popular party the Democratic Alliance (DA) would not rule out a deal ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa's Main Opposition Party Considers ANC Deal
- South Africa's second most popular party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) if the ANC fails to secure the majority in the upcoming elections.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa or a successor would require a coalition to stay in power, as South Africa's parliament elects the president.
- The DA has formed alliances with smaller parties to garner the necessary votes for a takeover, including a focus on privatizing the power sector and reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the private sector.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the party's stance on privatization and streamlining operations in the private sector, steering away from state providers like Eskom.
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Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
- Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.
- Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.
- Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.
- An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
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ANC ‘still discussing’ no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula: The Democratic Alliance wants the motion to be debated next week
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Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
- The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.
- After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.
- Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
South Africa Expropriation Bill Approved in National Assembly: Lawmakers from South Africa’s ruling African National Congress voted in favor of newly drafted ...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has asked that Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula be given a chance to clear her name in the courts rather than being forced to ... Show more
Rwanda has received 91 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya under a programme supported by the UN's refugee agency, AU and EU ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Museveni Appoints Son as Army Chief and Tragic Events in Niger - BBC News
- Following a fine for accounting fraud in South Africa, Markus Jooste passes away.
- Islamist militants in Niger carry out a deadly attack, killing 23 soldiers and injuring 17 others.
- Tanzania's Vice-President Philip Mpango threatens to resign over prolonged water shortage in the Mwanga district.
- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni appoints his son as the country's army commander in a cabinet reshuffle that sees five ministers sacked.
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Carl Niehaus posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he had instructed his lawyers to go "full steam ahead" with ... Show more
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
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ANC’s continued support of Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula signals it is not serious about stopping corruption
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Quick Glance: ANC's Support for Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Indicates Lack of Seriousness in Anti-Corruption Efforts
- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is facing pressure and receiving political support from the ANC despite facing arrest for alleged cash bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence.
- Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave and is attempting to prevent her arrest by demanding access to all investigation files, indicating a false assumption that she should receive special treatment.
- Discussions regarding Mapisa-Nqakula's potential removal as Speaker are led politically, not legally, signaling that the ANC is not serious about combating corruption if they continue to show support for her.
- The decision on whether Mapisa-Nqakula can remain as Speaker is seen as a political choice reflecting the values and principles of parties in Parliament, signaling whether the party is serious about rooting out corruption within its ranks.
ATM will treat criminals like ‘dogs’ and bring back death penalty, says leader Zungula
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Quick Glance: ATM leader Zungula's Strong Stance on Crime and Economy
- ATM leader Vuyo Zungula emphasizes treating criminals like 'dogs' and reintroducing the death penalty.
- Zungula asserts that under an ATM government, criminals should not expect mercy and their human rights will be undervalued.
- He stated that the death penalty, abolished in South Africa in 1995, would be reinstated under an ATM government.
- Zungula also advocates for land expropriation without compensation to ensure food security, along with promoting industrial production in the country to create jobs.
British farmers protest outside parliament over food imports: A convoy of tractors protested outside Britain's parliament on Monday against post-Brexit trade ...
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Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
Mashatile leads a task team to address water crisis: Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the task team would meet after the Easter holidays.
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Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest: The president reportedly said he would not meddle when told that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula could be taken into custody over ...
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From 30 to 200: Naledi Chirwa last on EFF list after Malema’s cold shoulder to her apology letter
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Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation: The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the search and seizure operation a fortnight after Nosiviwe ...
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Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
- The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).
- About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.
- A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.
- The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
SAA’s failed sale may signal the beginning of its end: On its own, the airline will gradually wind its way down to liquidation – if its board takes no swift ...
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State names prominent Durban businessman as man who allegedly bankrolled AKA’s murder
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Ramaphosa welcomes fresh measures by ICJ amidst Gaza famine: President Cyril Ramaphosa said they welcomed fresh measures ordered by the International Court of ...
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South Africa Set to Hold Key Interest Rate at 15-Year High: Day Guide: South Africa’s central bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged for a fifth time in a ...
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Batohi, NPA win R4.2m freezing order against Mangaung municipality: The Hawks are also investigating a criminal case in which a company was paid for services it ...
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Vote of no confidence? Malema announces Shivambu’s exit from KZN: The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the party’s secretary general, Marshall Dlamini ...
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ANC election volunteers primed for doorstep wrangling: ANC election volunteers will be armed with answers to questions about load-shedding, jobs, the economy ...
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South African rand flat ahead of central bank's rate decision: South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the central bank's ...
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WATCH | Former DA Mayor, Bongani Baloyi alleged that there was a slush fund used for the party's political campaign. DA leader John Steenhuisen tells Lizeka ... Show more
Cost of South African Barbecue Cools as El Niño Threat Looms - Bloomberg: The price of a traditional South African barbecue rose at a slower pace for a second ...
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Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after 'dysfunctional' colleges banned
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Several senior African National Congress (ANC) members in Parliament, including Mandla Mandela, Collen Malatji and Sisisi Tolashe have been found guilty by the ... Show more
Does South Africa’s biggest killer show up in your party’s manifesto?: TB, a curable and preventable disease, is South Africa’s biggest killer ...
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ANC backs Duma, blames Buthelezi after royal microphone gaffe: The KwaZulu-Natal government claims the traditional prime minister wanted to ‘collapse’ royal ...
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Quick Glance: ANC Supports Duma, Blames Buthelezi After Royal Microphone Incident
- The KwaZulu-Natal government rallied around Economic and Tourism Minister Siboniso Duma and ANC Chair, apologizing for stopping Zulu traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi from speaking in front of King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini.
- Duma received support from the cabinet and the ANC in the province for his intervention to prevent Buthelezi from criticizing the ANC at a government event honoring King DinuZulu ka Cetshwayo.
- Buthelezi's actions were seen as an attempt to embarrass the king and the provincial government, leading to fears of renewed tensions in the province, known for past political violence and recent targeted killings of political figures.
- The incident has raised concerns about potential unrest in the region, with calls for accountability from all parties involved in the controversial royal microphone incident.
South Africa election 2024: When is the poll and what is at stake for the ANC?: The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below ...
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Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest: The president reportedly said he would not meddle when told that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula could be taken into custody over ...
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As South Africa braces for a generational election, Jacob Zuma's return to the political forefront with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party threatens to upend the ANC's ... Show more
South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision: The South African rand edged higher at the start of a week that will include the central bank's decision ...
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Quick Glance: South African Rand Shows Strength Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
- The value of the South African rand increased at the beginning of a week that will involve the central bank's decision on interest rates.
- Observers await the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday following a rise in inflation to 5.6% in February, approaching the upper limit of the central bank's preferred range of 3% to 6%.
- Enhancing investor confidence through positive changes in local economic strategies could potentially lead to a recovery in the value of the local currency and the overall economic outlook.
- South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond remained unchanged in early transactions, yielding 10.425%.
South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament Steps Aside Amid Corruption Probe: South Africa’s speaker of parliament is taking “special leave” after her house was raided ...
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Senegal election a welcome boost for coup-prone West Africa: For all the drama and the sometimes violent protests in the run-up to Senegal's presidential ...
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MPs pass law to 'reverse intelligence evils' of the Jacob Zuma era: The National Assembly has passed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill with ...
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Urgent transformation needed in biodiversity sector, says Ramaphosa: A functioning biodiversity sector can help lower unemployment, the president said at a ...
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Call for Pandor to rescue ANC in Western Cape: Some in the party believe she could help it win back the province in the elections
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The law has spoken:
🔴Speaker of the National Assembly ‘misled’ investigators about her whereabouts
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UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for food and water into Gaza
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
- Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
- Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.
- Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
‘This is just the beginning’: ANC plans more legal action against Zuma’s MK Party
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Quick Glance: MK Party Confronts ANC in Court in eThekwini
- The Jacob Zuma-backed party is set to appear in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, aiming to deregister it.
- It is claimed that the MK party owns and controls eThekwini, but they deny inciting the strike.
- The dispute involves prominent figures such as Bheki Mtolo, Bonginkosi Khanyile, Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Solomon Mahlangu, and Visvin Reddy.
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Earlier on Thursday, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced upcoming price adjustments set take effect next month ... Show more
Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Irish FM said events in Gaza represent the ‘blatant violation of international ...
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ActionSA manifesto — party tones down populist stance on migrants and vows to slash Cabinet
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Malema: ‘Comrades, make children. Don’t be lazy. We will double grants’: EFF leader Julius Malema, no stranger to making controversial speeches ...
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Quick Glance: Malema: Doubling Social Grants and Support for Disabled Individuals
- Julius Malema encourages having children and promises to double social grants during a manifesto launch event in East London.
- The party's plan includes increasing grants for older people from R2,090 to R4,180, grants for people with disabilities from R2,090 to R4,180, and grants for children from R510 to R1,020.
- Malema believes doubling social grants would help reduce poverty and emphasizes that his call for childbearing is directed at adults, not children.
- The EFF leader promises that under his government, people with disabilities will receive state-built houses within a year and calls for better support for this population.
How to jointly stop the water crisis from becoming a national catastrophe: The lack of leadership led to the reduced monitoring and enforcement of basic water ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-24-how-to-jointly-stop-the-water-crisis-from-becoming-a-national-catastrophe/
This is how Speakers have been embroiled in scandals: Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has challenged her arrest in court.
iol.co.za/news/politics/this-is-how-speakers-have-been-embroiled-in-scandals-4f8e6228-2afa-432f-a7f8-12854627b812
Hermanus residents express anger and sympathy over Jooste’s death by suicide: Stains were still fresh on the Hermanus rocks near the cliff paths ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-22-hermanus-residents-express-anger-and-sympathy-over-joostes-death-by-suicide/
Quick Glance: Grief and Anger in Hermanus Following Jooste's Suicide
- Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's suicide sparked varied reactions among Hermanus residents.
- Residents expressed resentment towards Jooste, while others felt sympathy for his family.
- Jooste committed suicide after being informed of a large fine, maintaining his ignorance of financial irregularities.
- A planned protest by the Land Party was altered following Jooste's death to no longer visit his residence.
Mchunu calls on private sector to invest in water infrastructure: Government is investigating legislative reforms to strengthen enforcement when municipalities ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-21-mchunu-calls-on-private-sector-to-invest-in-water-infrastructure/
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
South Africa – Why is Naledi Pandor under Attack by Jewish Board?: Whatever the case, Karen Milner's broadside against Minister Naledi Pandor ...
palestinechronicle.com/south-africa-why-is-naledi-pandor-under-attack-by-jewish-board/
Which Zuma is the right Zuma for me?: We have been blessed with not one, but two Zumas to possibly lead us after the elections. One nation ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-which-zuma-is-the-right-zuma-for-me/
‘Their threat up front is huge’: City coach Tinkler wary of Kaizer Chiefs: Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler says meeting Kaizer Chiefs straight after Fifa ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-27-their-threat-up-front-is-huge-city-coach-tinkler-wary-of-kaizer-chiefs/
Pemmy Majodina bows out as first chief whip to finish term: Despite having inherited a divided ANC caucus in parliament, outgoing party chief Pemmy Majodina is ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-03-24-pemmy-majodina-bows-out-as-first-chief-whip-to-finish-term/
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