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Government ‘sabotage’ blamed for low turnout at EFF national shutdown

EFF leader Julius Malema led his party's national shutdown march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Thousands of people from different political parties and unions attended the march calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to load shedding. Picture: supplied.

EFF leader Julius Malema has accused transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga of sabotaging the party’s national shutdown efforts as thousands of protestors took to the streets today. In what looked like a massive protest drive as depicted by marchers who embarked on the shutdown as early as 11pm last night, today’s turnout proved underwhelming, causing EFF… Continue reading Government ‘sabotage’ blamed for low turnout at EFF national shutdown

Santaco ‘a thorn in EFF national shutdown’ efforts

Tshwarelo Hunter Mogakane It remains unclear what will happen next Monday when the EFF embarks on a national shutdown protest in demand of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation as head of State. The main threat to the EFF initiative to hold Ramaphosa accountable for his Phala Phala farmgate scandal and the economic downturn South Africa has… Continue reading Santaco ‘a thorn in EFF national shutdown’ efforts

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

There will be blackout, random looting and vandalism if we don’t implement load shedding, says De Ruyter

Tshwarelo Hunter Mogakane South Africans could someday wake up to the shock of load shedding Stage 16, only if those in charge of providing electricity do not take major steps to mitigate the impact of lower supply to the ever-growing demand for power. During an Energy Action Plan update meeting held via the Zoom platform,… Continue reading There will be blackout, random looting and vandalism if we don’t implement load shedding, says De Ruyter

Russia Makes Big Contribution To Global Energy Security, Says Russia-ASEAN Business Council Chairman

Russia makes a significant contribution to international energy and food security. This was stated by Ivan Polyakov, the Chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council, on the sidelines of the B20 Summit, which started yesterday in Bali, Indonesia. As part of the work of the Finance & Infrastructure Taskforce, the Russia-ASEAN Business Council, together with leading… Continue reading Russia Makes Big Contribution To Global Energy Security, Says Russia-ASEAN Business Council Chairman

Why VBS critic has been gunned down in Tubatse

AN ANC councillor who was shot dead outside his home this week, in a suspected political killing, received death threats days before his cold-blood murder, sources said. According to a local pastor, ANC sources and the South African National Civil Organisation (SANCO), Tubatse/Fetakgomo Municipality councillor Thabang Maupa was warned allegedly by ANC politicians to stop… Continue reading Why VBS critic has been gunned down in Tubatse

An account of peaceful Zimbabwe rich of diverse cultures

The excitement of driving into Zimbabwe to witness the annual Cultural fair organized by Gaza Trust-Centre for Cultural Development Initiatives (CCDI) under the leadership of Hebert Phikela, the Head Master of Muhlanguleni high school and the founder of CCDI. South Africa generally has a negative attitude towards Zimbabwe as many media houses portray Zimbabwe as poorly governed and a… Continue reading An account of peaceful Zimbabwe rich of diverse cultures

Fed up Musina residents take to the streets over water problems

A former ward councillor and community leader in Musina, Sewani JC Kaunda, has accused Vhembe District municipality Executive mayor, Florence Radzilani, of complacency and no care attitude towards the people of the area. This comes after disgruntled members of the community in border town burned tyres and blocked roads during a service delivery protest last… Continue reading Fed up Musina residents take to the streets over water problems