The ANC Integrity Commission (IC) released a statement condemning the media, opinion makers, and commentators for seeing it as “toothless.” This statement issued by the Chairperson of the Integrity Commission, George Mashamba, warrants a closer examination. The statement citing its Terms of Reference reiterates that “it is the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson who are authorised… Continue reading The ANC Integrity Commission’s Statement Disowning Leaked Phala Phala Progress Update Is A Hollow Bark In The Dark, Shows It’s Open To Manipulation For Political Agendas
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Presidential Employment Stimulus ‘Well On Track To Deliver Work Experience’
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s drive to create temporary job opportunities for young people and help them gain work experience is showing signs of success, according to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In a statement, the IDC said that the Social Employment Fund (SEF) is part and parcel of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES), which is meant… Continue reading Presidential Employment Stimulus ‘Well On Track To Deliver Work Experience’
We Are Not Shielding Radzilani From VBS Probe – Limpopo ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has denied trying to shield its deputy chairperson, Florence Radzilani, from facing the party’s newly appointed Integrity Commission (IC) for her alleged role in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal. This week, the party’s Limpopo provincial executive committee (PEC) announced a resolution that all those implicated in the VBS… Continue reading We Are Not Shielding Radzilani From VBS Probe – Limpopo ANC
Naked And Panga-Wielding Man Protests Against Load Shedding At Union Buildings
While President Cyril Ramaphosa was in the process of delivering his budget speech at the National Assembly in Cape Town, a panga-wielding man was protesting naked at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The unnamed man was filmed violently hacking at the feet of Nelson Mandela’s statue at the official seat of the South African… Continue reading Naked And Panga-Wielding Man Protests Against Load Shedding At Union Buildings
EXCLUSIVE: Political Mercury Rising As Zimbabwe Election Date Set
THE proclamation of August 23 as the date for the harmonised election paves the way for what is panning out to be the most tension-laden polls in Zimbabwe in recent years. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the incumbent, announced the dates for thepresidential, parliamentary and council elections, ending weeks of speculation. The announcement likely will raise the… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Political Mercury Rising As Zimbabwe Election Date Set
Ramaphosa Owns Up After SA Deadly Cholera Eruption
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has owned up to the poor governance, weak management and poor maintenance of infrastructure by his government for disease outbreaks, including the latest eruption of cholera. As of Monday, when his weekly letter was made available, the death tollhad risen to 24. Hammanskraal, north of the Gauteng province is theepicentre of the… Continue reading Ramaphosa Owns Up After SA Deadly Cholera Eruption
Bola Tinubu Inaugurated As Nigerian President
BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the presidentof Nigeria. He is the fifth president since the advent of democracy in 1999 inAfrica’s largest nation by population and its biggest economy. “I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, do solemnly swear that I will not allow mypersonal interests to influence my official conduct or decisions……sohelp me, God,”… Continue reading Bola Tinubu Inaugurated As Nigerian President
UNISA Independent Assessor’s Report: Is It Another Tool In The Toxic Battle For Power and Resources In The Higher Education Sector?
Professor Puleng LenKabula, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (Unisa), reminds me of former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Lenkabula and Rousseff, for different reasons, epitomise the pain of being an outsider and the consequences of not being a candidate for the establishment in any race. The establishment is the dominant social group, the… Continue reading UNISA Independent Assessor’s Report: Is It Another Tool In The Toxic Battle For Power and Resources In The Higher Education Sector?
Consumers To Pay Dearly For Electricity Minister’s Full Powers, Says Energy Expert
A South African energy expert has warned that the full powers signed over to the Minister of Electricity in the Presidency, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, will come at a high price for the end users of electrical energy. The warning comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa just concluded the signing of a proclamation that transfers “certain powers… Continue reading Consumers To Pay Dearly For Electricity Minister’s Full Powers, Says Energy Expert
Zuma Receives Briefing On ARETA Programme of Action
Former President Jacob Zuma has been briefed about the programme of action of the African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (ARETA), which includes plans to create unity amongst left-wing political parties and “save our nation”. Zuma met the senior leadership of ARETA at his home in Nkandla, northern Kwazulu-Natal yesterday, where he was presented with the organisation’s… Continue reading Zuma Receives Briefing On ARETA Programme of Action