Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
The ANC will intervene in the ongoing tension between spaza shops owners who are mostly immigrants. Secretary General made the announcement during a doorstep briefing with journalists during a visit to the grave of struggle icon Albertina Sisulu who was also the wife of late anti apartheid veteran Walter Sisulu. Mbalula’s comments come on the back of demonstrations in Soweto and other townships that resulted in the destruction of some of the foreign owned shops. Locals are accusing foreigners of among others of selling expired and fake products some of which has been blamed for the deaths of children. “We…
As the Government of National Unity marks a 100 days in office, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has pledged loyalty to President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing him as a minister. McKenzie who had unsuccessfully lobbied for the home affairs portfolio but ended up being allocated sports, arts and culture said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve in cabinet and made an undertaking to never criticise Ramaphosa. McKenzie briefed the media at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on Thursday alongside his deputy Peace Mabe of the ANC. “Why do you want me to criticise the man that gave me…
Former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed her resignation from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a decision she disclosed during an interview with podcaster and political analyst Sizwe Mpofu-Welsh. This announcement comes only months after she publicly swore to remain with the party, despite swirling media conjecture surrounding her political future following her husband’s recent affiliation with Jacob Zuma’s new formation, the MK Party. As she discussed her motivations for this significant shift, Mkhwebane acknowledged feeling increasingly stifled within the EFF, citing what she perceives as a lack of internal democracy. “I think I will be leaving. I will…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Government of National Unity for inspiring confidence among investors and giving renewed hope to South Africans. Ramaphosa gave a key note address at the ANC’s commemoration of a 100 days of the coalition government held at the party headquarters Luthuli House in Johannesburg where hundreds of supporters gathered for a large part of Monday. Ramaphosa said the GNU had gained shape and was set to bring prosperity, particularly investment that’s needed in order for the economy to create jobs. “Ordinary people and investors are now looking to South Africa as a good investment destination,…
The government has set up a multidisciplinary task team to facilitate peace between black and white communities near the Hartbeestpoort Dam in the North West. The unrest has resulted in several leading black entrepreneurs being brutally assaulted and their businesses burned down allegedly by their white competitors who are accused of gate keeping the lucrative dam economy. On Friday a government delegation led by deputy water and sanitation minister David Mahlobo convened a meeting during which the warring groups expressed their concerns. Mahlobo said the government, which owns the disputed land could not impose solutions urging residents to work together…
As the ANC holds celebrations to commemorate a hundred days since the formation of the Government of National Unity, there’s mixed feelings about whether the coalition is holding as well as whether it was really serving the people of South Africa. Just a little over a week ago, a key player in the coalition, the Democratic Alliance, failed in a bid to replicate the arrangement in hung municipalities, a move that would have seen the party almost become the ANC’s exclusive ally while keeping the entire left out. The failure to secure a deal with the ANC resulted in the…
Former President Jacob Zuma will be leading uMkhon Wesizwe Party indifinitely and will appoint people to other posts whenever necessary. The party released a constitution which does not provide for internal elections and gives Zuma decree to have a final a say on everything. The MKP constitution was unveiled at a media briefing in Johannesburg on Friday. The party cited fear of infiltration for the unprecedented decision. “Why must we keep on electing? We call it democracy. But I’m sure all of you knows that today, those who win are those who have the money. Is that concerted? Is that…
As scores of Drip Footwear employees lose their jobs as the company is liquidated, EFF leader Julius Malema has questioned the government’s silence. Malema said the business was worth saving suggesting more black owned companies could possibly go under if there’s no government intervention. He briefed the media at the party’s headquarters, Winnie Madikizela house in Johannesburg and where he also indicated he was to meet with Drip owner Lekau Sehoana to get details of the situation. “I have a meeting tomorrow ( Friday) with the owner of Drip. I just want to understand what is going on. I want a…
The Freedom Front Plus has given the new ANC led coalition of the City of Tshwane just a few months to fall apart. The party’s caucus leader in the metro Grandi Theunissen claims the country’s banks will reject the new administration and refuse to borrow money from the municipality. His comments comes in protest against the election of Action SA’s Nasiphi Moya as the executive mayor beating the DA’s Celliers Brink with a huge margin. The FF plus leader claims the new ANC led administration will be in crisis before the end of the year. “It’s going to be the…
Newly elected Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Dr Nasiphi Moya has vowed to hit the ground running in stabilising the metro’s finances and reducing service delivery backlog. Moya defeated the DA’s Celliers Brink with a huge margin of 122 to 86 votes marking an end to the DA’s 8 year reign in the capital which was marred by allegations of corruption as well as neglect of black communities. Moya who was backed by among others the ANC and the EFF as part of what is called the multiparty forum served as Brink’s deputy for just under two years…