South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has defended the party’s decision to dump the ANC and contest elections independently, saying they sought to protect the revolution rather than act as observers when the Democratic Alliance (DA) has more influence in government than the communist party. He says the SACP wants to “tackle… Continue reading Mapaila Defends SACP Decision to Contest Elections Independently
Tag: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa Signs BELA Act Into Law Despite Previous Objections and Threats From DA
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
Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed the prestigious Order of South Africa on Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during his State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The Order is the highest honour that South Africa bestows on its citizens and distinguished foreign nationals. During the state visit, the two… Continue reading Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
Presidency Clarifies Comment On Easing Visa Regulations For Nigerians Coming To SA
Following an online backlash, the South African Presidency has come out to clarify the comment by President Cyril Ramaphosa that visa regulations for Nigerian tourists coming to the country would be eased. The clarification has eased the pressure on Ramaphosa who was already facing an online backlash for suggesting that in order to ease the… Continue reading Presidency Clarifies Comment On Easing Visa Regulations For Nigerians Coming To SA
AMCU’s Joseph Mathunjwa Lays Into Jacob Zuma And His MK Party
The president of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), Joseph Mathunjwa has lambasted former president Jacob Zuma, saying he should have done the things he is now promising the people while he was in power for nine years between 2009 and 2018. Mathunjwa said this on Friday while campaigning for the AMCU funded… Continue reading AMCU’s Joseph Mathunjwa Lays Into Jacob Zuma And His MK Party
South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20. Ramaphosa emphasised the need… Continue reading South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
IEC: It’s All Systems Go For The Highly-Contested Thabazimbi By-Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in Limpopo says it’s all systems go for the by-election in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. The Provincial Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta, says the commission is ready to receive the over 51,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Addressing the media on… Continue reading IEC: It’s All Systems Go For The Highly-Contested Thabazimbi By-Elections
KZN ANC Secretary Bheki Mtolo Says NEC Should Also Account For Electoral Drubbing
In what appears to be a push back ahead of Monday’s “compulsory” meeting with the ANC’s National Working Committee (NWC), the provincial secretary of the party in KwaZulu-Natal has said top leaders must also account for the May 29 electoral drubbing. Bheki Mtolo says it is fair that all party members, from branches to the… Continue reading KZN ANC Secretary Bheki Mtolo Says NEC Should Also Account For Electoral Drubbing
Presidency Slams DA for Proposing G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee Be Foreign Policy Engine
The proposal by the DA that the G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) – which includes DA Ministers John Steenhuisen, Siviwe Gwarube, Solly Malatsi, and Dion George – must become South Africa’s GNU foreign policy engine room has been met with harsh criticism from the presidency. This is after Ryan Smith, the DA’s International Relations and Cooperation… Continue reading Presidency Slams DA for Proposing G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee Be Foreign Policy Engine
SIU To Probe eThekwini Municipality VIP Protection Contracts From 2004
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised to probe security and VIP protection tenders in the eThekwini municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. The investigation, approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, will scrutinise tenders awarded between January 2004 and November 2024. The SIU investigation seeks to determine whether the process to award these tenders was conducted fairly and… Continue reading SIU To Probe eThekwini Municipality VIP Protection Contracts From 2004