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Ramaphosa Signs BELA Act Into Law Despite Previous Objections and Threats From DA

SIGNED: President Cyril Ramaphosa has fully signed the BELA Act, saying all GNU parties have agreed to that. Photo: GCIS

Despite threats and grumblings by the DA, one of his Government of National Unity (GNU) partners, President Cyril Ramaphosa has fully signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA) into law. In a statement released by the Presidency on Friday, December 20, Ramaphosa said he signed the new law and instructed Basic Education Minister and… Continue reading Ramaphosa Signs BELA Act Into Law Despite Previous Objections and Threats From DA

Ndlozi Removes EFF MP Label From Twitter Bio Amid Political Fallout With Malema

MUM: Former EFF National Spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has removed the MP tag from his X account bio but did not explain why? Photo:X (formerly Twitter).

The political intrigue around the future of Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deepened on Thursday when he suddenly removed the Member of Parliament (MP) label from his X (Twitter) bio. This has raised speculation that the former EFF national spokesperson and Central Command Team (CCT) member may be planning a future… Continue reading Ndlozi Removes EFF MP Label From Twitter Bio Amid Political Fallout With Malema

Macao Holds Gala to Mark 25th Anniversary of its Return to Motherland

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Bleak Festive Season For Nongoma Local Municipality Employees After December Salaries Not Paid On Time

TROUBLED: The Nongoma Local Municipality has failed to pay its employees on time. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times

About 260 desperate employees of the cash-strapped Nongoma Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal started their festive season on a sad note after their December salaries were not paid on time. The struggling municipality also failed to pay its legion of councillors. Both the employees and the councillors were supposed to get their salaries on Friday, 20… Continue reading Bleak Festive Season For Nongoma Local Municipality Employees After December Salaries Not Paid On Time

China Economic Roundtable: Six Key Points to Watch as China Plans its 2025 Economic Roadmap

This photo shows the recording site of the 10th episode of the China Economic Roundtable. (Photo: Xinhua/Li Xin)

China’s recently held Central Economic Work Conference has outlined major tasks for 2025, offering insights into the direction and priorities of economic planning for the world’s second-largest economy for next year. Analysts believe the multipronged policy announcements from the meeting — including the adoption of more proactive macro policies, measures to boost domestic demand and… Continue reading China Economic Roundtable: Six Key Points to Watch as China Plans its 2025 Economic Roadmap

Ethiopia and South Africa Deepen Cooperation Through BRICS Partnership

MIGRANT LABOUR: South Africa's migrant labour system encourages unnecessary consumption and wastage, as workers are compelled to spend their limited earnings on transportation and other costs associated with maintaining dual households. This economic arrangement benefits the white-controlled economy, which profits from the exploitation of labour and the consumer spending it necessitates. (Photo: Xinhua)

Ethiopia and South Africa are advancing their bilateral relationship through strategic collaboration within the BRICS framework. The Ethiopia-South Africa Business Council recently convened an online meeting, fostering dialogue on shared opportunities and best practices to strengthen economic and social ties. Since joining the BRICS group, Ethiopia has been proactively engaging with fellow member states, focusing… Continue reading Ethiopia and South Africa Deepen Cooperation Through BRICS Partnership

Xi Focus: Xi Commends Macao’s Achievements In Past 5 “Extraordinary” Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a welcome dinner held by the Macao Special Administrative Region government on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua/Ju Peng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday commended the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for its achievements over the past five “extraordinary” years. Xi made the remarks while addressing a welcome dinner held by the SAR government on the eve of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. Against the background of accelerating global… Continue reading Xi Focus: Xi Commends Macao’s Achievements In Past 5 “Extraordinary” Years

Vladimir Putin: BRICS Work is Based on Reciprocity and Respect for Interests of Group’s Countries

The Russian leader answered journalists' questions at the annual press conference. (Photos: Kremlin.ru / TV BRICS

The BRICS countries continue to create new tools to ensure economic growth and transform the structure of the world economy so that in the long term it will contribute to the progress of humanity and strengthen the position of the group’s countries as the leader of the global movement forward. This was stated by Russian… Continue reading Vladimir Putin: BRICS Work is Based on Reciprocity and Respect for Interests of Group’s Countries

Xi Stresses Adherence To “One Country, Two Systems” As Macao SAR Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, administers the oath of office to Sam Hou Fai, new chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), at the Macao East Asian Games Dome in Macao, south China, Dec. 20, 2024. Xi on Friday delivered a speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao SAR. (Photo: Xinhua/Ju Peng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to “one country, two systems” as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland. At a televised ceremony held in a major sports stadium in Macao, Xi swore in Sam Hou Fai, a 62-year-old former senior judge, as the sixth-term… Continue reading Xi Stresses Adherence To “One Country, Two Systems” As Macao SAR Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Prince Mbonisi Unleashes Lawyers To Challenge KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA For Sacking Him

PUSHBACK: Prince Mbonisi has unleashed lawyers on the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs over his sacking in a bid to get his job back. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times.

Prince Mbonisi Zulu, the nemesis of King Misuzulu Ka Zwelithini who was last week fired by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), is not taking the matter lying down. The senior Zulu prince, a half brother to the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, has unleashed his lawyers on the department to challenge… Continue reading Prince Mbonisi Unleashes Lawyers To Challenge KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA For Sacking Him