The Jacob G Zuma Foundation has characterised former President Jacob Zuma’s recent release on remission as a strategic instrument to bolster President Cyril Ramaphosa’a’s chances of securing reelection in the upcoming year. Zuma was one of the first 32 individuals released from prison through the presidential special remission on Friday, as part of a nationwide… Continue reading Jacob Zuma Foundation Dismisses Remission As ‘Ramaphosa Propaganda Tool
Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission
The release of former President Jacob Zuma from prison, as part of a nationwide remission of non-violent offenders to ease the overcrowding of correctional facilities across the country, has been met with mixed reactions. While the Democratic Alliance (DA) has labelled President Cyril Ramaphosa a “spineless” leader who moved towards a political solution to save… Continue reading Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission
TV BRICS, African Times Sign Partnership Agreement
TV BRICS International Media Network has signed a partnership agreement with the Pan-African multimedia organization, African Times, in a cooperative move that will see the two parties exchanging content and sharing comprehensive information on joint projects. Last month, the content syndication deal was signed on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, Russia. … Continue reading TV BRICS, African Times Sign Partnership Agreement
Zimbabwean President Assures Food Security As Election Date Approaches
HARARE, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday said the country has attained food security during a campaign rally in Harare, the national capital, to drum up support for his ruling ZANU-PF party in the upcoming harmonized election on Aug. 23. “We are food secure, we shall continue to remain food secure,”… Continue reading Zimbabwean President Assures Food Security As Election Date Approaches
BRICS 2023 Summit To Challenge Western Dominance, U.S. Dollar, Says South Centre Chief
GENEVA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) — The 15th BRICS summit, to be held in South Africa this month, is expected to make the global governance system fairer and counterbalance the dominance of Western countries, Carlos Maria Correa, executive director of the South Centre, told Xinhua on Wednesday. The event’s agenda will be topped by efforts toward de-dollarization (reducing… Continue reading BRICS 2023 Summit To Challenge Western Dominance, U.S. Dollar, Says South Centre Chief
ECOWAS Activates Regional Standby Force For Possible Intervention in Niger Coup
ABUJA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) — The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. In a statement at the end of… Continue reading ECOWAS Activates Regional Standby Force For Possible Intervention in Niger Coup
Niger’s Junta Forms New Government
NIAMEY, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) — Niger’s junta appointed 21 ministers late Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of West African leaders who will discuss their response to a military coup in Niger. Abdourahamane Tchiani, president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a governing body established by the soldiers after the coup,… Continue reading Niger’s Junta Forms New Government
NSFAS Defends Direct Payment System After Student Protests
Following a week of violent protests involving students from various universities nationwide, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has come out in defence of its newly introduced eZaga direct payment system. Last week, students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the University of Limpopo, and the University of Venda protested outside the offices… Continue reading NSFAS Defends Direct Payment System After Student Protests
Corruption-Accused Ndhuna Scores Big In Limpopo
A construction company under investigation for tender fraud and corruption in the North West has scored a R8 million contract in Limpopo. Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL), a provincial parastatal, awarded Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services the multi-million contract to re-gravel the road between Ga-Mokgwathi and Dzumeri in Mopani in May this year. The contractor abandoned multimillion… Continue reading Corruption-Accused Ndhuna Scores Big In Limpopo
Opposition Councillor Accused of Accepting Bribes From ANC Faction To Tarnish Mayor’s Name
Seun Mogotji, a Limpopo councillor who claimed Fetakgomo-Tubatse Mayor Freddy Maila bought expensive cars, has been accused of accepting bribes from a Sekhukhune ANC faction that wants to replace the mayor for factional and economic reasons. Dumisa Madalane, the secretary of the Power of African Unity (PAU) party in Limpopo and PR councillor in the… Continue reading Opposition Councillor Accused of Accepting Bribes From ANC Faction To Tarnish Mayor’s Name