President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured investors that his administration was at the forefront of turning coal-fired power stations around in order to reestablish a conducive environment for investment in the country.Although the president acknowledged the economic challenges South Africans have faced over the past five years, he has indicated that there are signs that the… Continue reading Coal power stations remain key to SA’s economic recovery plan – Ramaphosa
Category: Politics
Khoza, Ratshitanga among Mashatile’s key appointees
In a move aimed at strengthening his office, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has appointed top communicators and advisors to help him in steering the ship as South Africa’s second in command. He appointed former president Thabo Mbeki’s ex spokesperson, Mukoni Ratshitanga, former journalist Vukani Mde and former ANC head of communications, Keith Khoza, among others. … Continue reading Khoza, Ratshitanga among Mashatile’s key appointees
Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the congregants of Africa’s largest faith-based organisation, the Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C), for their cooperation and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Z.C.C pilgrims from both sister churches last descended on Moria, outside Polokwane, for their annual Easter Pilgrimage in 2019, before the country went into a lockdown… Continue reading Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
The North West government has rejected claims that it failed to spend almost R500 million on services in the dilapidated parts of the province in the past financial year. This comes after ActionSA leader in the province, Kwena Mangope, released a statement alleging that the provincial government was to return R419 million to the Treasury… Continue reading North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki’s foundation has refused to comment on claims that his leaked letter to ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised “good points” at the “wrong time” for all the “wrong reasons.” The criticism came at the height of Mbeki’s name having once again taken centre stage on matters concerning incumbent ANC President… Continue reading Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
THREATS of sanctions against South Africa by the United States (US) are a typical example of so-called big countries bullying smaller countries in the worsening geopolitical conflicts. It also presents a litmus test to South Africa’s foreign policy stance of neutrality as the country gets caught up in the fallout among the world’s most influential… Continue reading SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
SUSPENDED Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has threatened to take legal action against the parliamentary impeachment committee for allegedly holding an illegal meeting in her name. Richard Dyantyi, the chairperson of Parliament’s Section 194 committee probing the Public Protector’s fitness for office, called the meeting in order to allow presentations from the evidence leaders, who are… Continue reading Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin
EFF leader Julius Malema has laid into President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, saying their U-turn on withdrawing South Africa from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a sign that they are not truly in charge of the country. He said their overnight decision to backtrack on the matter last week was taken after their… Continue reading ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin
Malema Birthday: Bapedi Queen Blasts Government Leaders
Bapedi Queen Manyaku “Hlapogadi A Phaahla” Thulare has blasted government leaders for allegedly neglecting the poor. The Queen was speaking during a birthday celebration hosted at her house by EFF leader Julius Malema at Mohlaletse in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, on Friday. During the celebrations, Malema unveiled a double cab bakkie that the EFF bought for the… Continue reading Malema Birthday: Bapedi Queen Blasts Government Leaders
Mathabatha’s future hangs in the balance as ANC NWC descends on Limpopo
Tshwarelo Hunter Mogakane Limpopo ANC chairperson Stanley Mathabatha has narrowly dodged a meeting which many believe could have marked the beginning of the end of his tenure as premier. This follows his fallout with President Cyril Ramaphosa over his support for Dr Zweli Mkhize’s failed bid for the governing party’s presidency at the Nasrec conference… Continue reading Mathabatha’s future hangs in the balance as ANC NWC descends on Limpopo