KZN Police Raid Contaminated Food Factory

Kwazulu-Natal police, led by Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, have raided a factory in which expired and contaminated food items are stored before distribution to the various wholesalers and spaza shops. This is part of a campaign against contaminated food announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week following the deaths of 22 schoolchildren nationwide from… Continue reading KZN Police Raid Contaminated Food Factory

Committee Probing Eastern Cape HoD, Officials For Alleged Sex For Jobs Open For Submissions

The investigative committee that was set up by the Eastern Cape premier to look into allegations of sexual favours in return for employment and promotions in the provincial Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has started its work. The committee is headed by Advocate Yvonne Badi, an experienced legal professional. It is mandated to verify… Continue reading Committee Probing Eastern Cape HoD, Officials For Alleged Sex For Jobs Open For Submissions

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Former Police Minister Bheki Cele Reveals Break-In At His Durban Home

Picture: Former Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: GCIS

The former minister of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Bheki Cele, has shed more light about the criminal incidents that have happened at his home since he left office. Cele told SABC’s Face the Nation last night that he is being followed by unknown cars and recently, there was a break-in at his house… Continue reading Former Police Minister Bheki Cele Reveals Break-In At His Durban Home

Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa

SHARED INTERESTS: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, share a light moment at the G20 Summit in Brazil. The writer says a Negritude-inflected reading reveals South Africa’s foreign policy as an affirmation of African agency and decolonial sovereignty, an extension of the liberation project, and a rejection of the Eurocentric structures that have historically circumscribed African participation in global governance. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert / TV BRICS

On Tuesday, 19 November, Brazil hosted the closing session of the G20 summit on sustainable development and energy transition, as well as a ceremony to hand over the group’s presidency to South Africa. At the meeting, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a speech in which he emphasised the achievements of the Brazilian… Continue reading Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20

Speaking at a press conference on the results of the G20 summit in Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the results of the summit as positive. According to him, important agreements were reached. The Russian Foreign Minister noted the strengthening of the role and influence of BRICS in the G20. “This was visible in… Continue reading Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20

MEC Maile Lists Strict Requirements For Foreigners To Register Spaza Shops

The MEC for Economic Development and Finance in Gauteng, Lebogang Maile has set out the strict procedures to be followed by foreign nationals who want to register their spaza shops in the province. Maile said the Home Affairs guidelines are clear on the matter. He was announcing the guidelines to be followed after some Soweto… Continue reading MEC Maile Lists Strict Requirements For Foreigners To Register Spaza Shops

ANC Limpopo Consults Traditional Healer Before Crucial Thabazimbi By-Election

The Limpopo ANC has sought the wisdom and guidance of a traditional healer ahead of a crucial by-election in Thabazimbi, in a move one political analyst says is common among politicians but may help de-colonise minds and make people embrace African spirituality more than influence voter behaviour. Last week, ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) member… Continue reading ANC Limpopo Consults Traditional Healer Before Crucial Thabazimbi By-Election

King Dalindyebo’s Wife Resigns As EFF NCOP Member And From Party

Pic: Mcinga has resigned from the EFF and Parliament. Picture: Facebook

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has lost another prominent member after she resigned from its ranks and surrendered her seat in the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town. Nolubabalo “Babsie” Mcinga resigned today. She is King Dalindyebo’s wife, the Abathembu nation’s ruler in the Eastern Cape. The King is also a member of the… Continue reading King Dalindyebo’s Wife Resigns As EFF NCOP Member And From Party

KwaZulu-Natal GPU Member Party Fires Its Secretary-General

The National Freedom Party (NFP), one of the key political parties in the KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unit (GPU) has been plunged into fresh leadership turmoil after its Secretary-General was fired late on Sunday. Teddy Nhlanhla Thwala was fired in absentia after he failed to show up with his legal team to defend himself. The… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal GPU Member Party Fires Its Secretary-General

Mashaba Wants Permission to Retrieve The Remains Of Lily Mine Workers

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has asked the business rescue practitioner of the Mpumalanga mine in which three workers perished eight years ago for permission to recover their remains. Mashaba said his party had written to RC Devereaux and the Department of Minerals and Energy for the green light to hire professional mining rescuers to retrieve… Continue reading Mashaba Wants Permission to Retrieve The Remains Of Lily Mine Workers

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