Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
Tensions are high as contestation in the 2024 general elections intensify. In the latest incident, two MK party members were shot and killed in Katlehong on Sunday night allegedly by ANC members. It’s not clear what was sparked the incident but Gauteng police said it is believed there was an argument between the rival groups leading to the fatal shooting. “It is reported that two members from uMkhonto we Sizwe were shot and killed during a dispute with members affiliated with the African National Congress at Thwala Section in Katlehong North. One victim died on the scene while the other…
The ANC will pressure big business to do its part in transforming the economy should it be elected back into power. President Cyril Ramaphosa said while presenting the party’s manifesto for the 2024 elections at FNB stadium that amongst others the party wants banks to relax requirements for loans in order to allow more black people to start businesses. “We are going to tell the banks to relax their requirements so that it is easy for our people to get funding when they want to start companies because we want to create black industrialists,” said Ramaphosa at the liberation movement’s…
The ANC is confident of victory ahead of its Siyanxoba rally scheduled for FNB stadium on Saturday.Fikile Mbalula briefed the media on the sidelines of a site visit to the venue on Friday and said there’s been a change of mood in the country in favour of the ANC.“Over the three months we’ve seen a shift in the mood. People are welcoming the message of the ANC. We have been to every corner of this country and our people appreciate the work that has been done by the ANC and are happy with progress made by the ANC in renewing…
While analysts and polls predict the ANC may for the first time score below 50 percent in an election, the liberation movement is adamant it will outshine its opponents on May 29. The party has mounted a spirited campaign deploying its top leaders including veterans to woe voters. On Tuesday deputy president Paul Mashatile led a campaign in Hamanskraal where he expressed confidence the party will sail to easy victory on election day.“You would have seen for yourself how warmly we were welcomed here in Hamanskraal just as it was the case in other areas. Our people love the ANC…
Former President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to stand as a candidate for parliament in the upcoming National and Provincial elections.The constitutional court made the ruling this morning overturning an earlier decision by the electoral court which declared him fit to stand.The judgement does not affect MK party’s decision to have Zuma as the face of its campaign.The IEC took the matter to the apex court “seeking clarity” on the proper interpretation of 47 (1e) of the constitution which bars anyone convicted of a crime and sentenced to 12 months or more are not eligible to stand for public office.“…
Former President Jacob Zuma has become the latest to call out what he believes to be meddling in South Africa’s electoral politics by foreign interests. Zuma who presented the MK party’s manifesto in Soweto on Saturday expressed frustration with the number of new parties and said they were formed to derail transformation.“That is why I say on the 29th all of us black people should come out in numbers to reclaim the country because if we don’t win with two thirds majority we will not be able to change those things cause others may just come and oppose us m.…
South Africans who are currently subscribing to medical aid schemes through which they access private healthcare should not ditch their schemes just yet. This is according to Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla who was reacting to perceptions the signing into law of the NHI Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa anyone could just walk into any private healthcare facility and be attended to without paying. The minister said the NHI was still in its early stages and that people should maintain whatever cover they currently have. “Someone send me a message wherein a person said they are going to stop paying…
A legal showdown is looming between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the latter’s rejection of the National Health Insurance (NHI) which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday. The official opposition cites among others what it believes a lack of capacity on the government’s side, possible corruption and lack of public health infrastructure. The party briefed the media at the Union Buildings where President Cyril Ramaphosa had just performed a ceremonial signing of the bill and said the signing into law of the what was then the NHI bill.The DA denied it was…
The Independent Electoral Commission says it is just as frustrated with the signature requirement for contesting in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.The commission briefed the media at its offices in Centurion amid revelations that it has no means of verifying their veracity. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo recounted how the commission opposed the idea when it was presented in parliament’s portfolio on home affairs and opposed by the IEC. “The signature requirement is actually not an idea or invention of the commission. In fact our submission at the time was that the requirement was to cause frustration, that’s when…
The ANC has been endorsed by several prominent international Muslim bodies who have urged their members in South Africa to vote for the liberation movement in the May 29 National and Provincial Elections. The ruling party’s officials including President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted delegates from entities such as International Union of Muslim Scholars, European Muslim Council, United States of Council of Muslim Organisations and host of local Muslim bodies. The ANC officials briefed the media alongside their international guests at the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg. “I am very glad to tell you that the appreciation across the world because of the…