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Locating DA’s Foreign Policy Gambit: South Africa’s Assisted Democracy Empowered by White Privilege and Trumpism

The Democratic Alliance (DA) returned from its US visit emboldened, declaring itself a “steadfast and credible advocate for South Africa’s national interests on the international stage” despite its junior role in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The ANC asserted that foreign policy remains the “preserve of the executive,” exposing the fragility of South Africa’s… Continue reading Locating DA’s Foreign Policy Gambit: South Africa’s Assisted Democracy Empowered by White Privilege and Trumpism

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi: Ramaphosa is Committed to Genuine Transformation

PRAISES: Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said President Cyril Ramaphosa is committed to genuine transformation in South Africa. Photo: X

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has sang South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s praises, saying he is committed to “genuine transformation”. In a tweet published on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, February 3, Ndlozi stated that Ramaphosa is “not what we have been told he is,” asserting that… Continue reading Mbuyiseni Ndlozi: Ramaphosa is Committed to Genuine Transformation

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson and Deputy Sihle Zikalala Wrestle Over Expropriation Act

POWER: Macpherson says powers lies with him in the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Photo: DPWI

The expropriation bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Thursday, has pitted the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Dean Macpherson, against his deputy, Sihle Zikalala. This was after the two expressed contradictory views on X (Twitter) today, 24 January 2025, with Mcpherson dismissing Zikalala’s eagerness to implement the expropriation law as… Continue reading Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson and Deputy Sihle Zikalala Wrestle Over Expropriation Act

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