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….
Minister Simelane delivering her Budget Vote Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has lashed out at political parties that did not support the Budget Vote for her department. They have cited allegations of corruption and fraud as the reason for not supporting her Budget Vote. Six out of the 18 political parties represented in the National…
ANC flag The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West is expected to formally announce the expulsion of the former Mayor of the Lichtenburg based Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mazwi Moruri and nine other councillors on Thursday. The party’s provincial disciplinary committee has recommended the expulsion of the affected members. The members were hauled before…
File image: Freedom Front Plus (FF+) Leader, Dr. Corné Mulder speaks at Parliament. FF Plus leader Dr. Corné Mulder says their trip to the United States brings a message of hope. Mulder accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation of acting prematurely when they went on a state visit to the United States of America…
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane speaking at Budget Vote Breakfast with National Skills Fund (NSF) beneficiaries on Wednesday in Cape Town. Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane was tight lipped when asked about a charge of fraud laid against her by the Democratic Alliance (DA) yesterday. The DA believes that Nkabane lied to Parliament with regards to an…
