[FILE IMAGE]: ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and then Deputy President David Mabuza arrive to address supporters of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) at an election victory rally in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 12, 2019. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness following the passing his former Deputy President, David Mabuza. This as tributes continue…
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela seen during a meeting with Wits management. Deputy Minister on Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has defended the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane from attacks by some political parties. The minister was tabling her budget vote in the National Assembly on…
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Parliamentary leader John Hlophe says they have written to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) indicating that the party would not support the recommendation of Judge Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice. Hlophe addressed this matter during a briefing at Parliament, on how the MKP is…
Former DP David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died at the age of 64. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announced this in a statement a few moments ago. It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing…
KwaDukuza deputy mayor Scelinjalbulo Cele(L) and Mayor, Ali Ngidi. (R) Residents of the KwaDukuza Municipality, north of Durban, have mixed reactions about the news that the African National Congress (ANC) has decided to remove the mayor, Ali Ngidi, and deputy mayor, Scelinjalbulo Cele, from office. The decision by the ANC’s provincial task team comes after…
Former Deputy President David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Various political parties have sent their condolences to the family of former President, David Mabuza, and paid tribute to him following his passing on Thursday afternoon. DD, as he was affectionately known, died earlier today at the age of 64 at a…
MK Party leader Dr John Hlophe uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has made some significant structural changes in the whippery as part of its skills audit campaign. Party leader Dr John Hlophe has confirmed that MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed from his position as deputy whip. Hlophe, who is head of the party in Parliament,…
Margaret Arnolds taking oath of office The City of Johannesburg council has re-elected Margaret Arnolds as the Speaker of Council. The AIC candidate was elected by 137 votes. She was nominated alongside the Democratic Alliance’s Alex Christians who received 68 votes. And the UDM’s Yongama Zingela received 5 votes. The position became vacant after ActionSA’s…
A doctor doing rounds in a hospital ActionSA has criticised the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) for supporting undocumented migrants’ right to public healthcare. This is after the SAHRC raised concerns over recent incidents where undocumented foreign nationals were denied access to healthcare facilities. The Commission says denying undocumented immigrants access to healthcare is…
FILE: Classroom. The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has demanded that the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer at the provincial Education Department be reversed within five days. DA member of the legislature, Sakhile Mngadi says if the MEC doesn’t act, they will escalate the matter to the Premier, Public Service Commission and the Public Protector….
