SA has always stood with oppressed countries: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and former President Thabo Mbeki 2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa has always stood with countries where there is war and insecurity, in the interest of solidarity and unity. He was delivering the valedictory speech at the end of the two day annual Cape Town Conversations, a conference…

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Some candidates disqualified from Thabazimbi by-elections

A woman casts her ballot during elections. 3 minutes The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo has disqualified some candidates from various political parties who intended to contest by-elections at dissolved Thabazimbi Local Municipality. Twenty-one political parties and five independent candidates will contest the elections next Wednesday. Provincial Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta says the disqualified…

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Public spats between EFF and MK weakening opposition: Analyst

EFF leader Julius Malema 2 minutes Some observers say the continuing public spats between the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has the potential to weaken the Progressive Caucus in the Parliament. This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s recent outburst against MK Party leader Jacob Zuma. Relations soured after several members…

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Electricity price increase must not strain households: Ramaphosa

An electricity meter 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has been working on reforms to help improve the country’s energy security and lower electricity costs. This as tensions have been rising over Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for the year 2025. Political parties and civil…

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Ramaphosa admits to delays in issuing title deeds

New homes for Deelpan community 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says government’s provision of subsidised housing to almost four million South Africans over the years, has helped to address the issue of asset poverty. He was delivering the annual address to the National Council of Provinces earlier today in Cape Town. Ramaphosa says although they…

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Ramaphosa to launch SA G20 Presidency on Monday

President Cyril Ramaphosa with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva during the handover ceremony at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 19, 2024 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday launch the South African G20 Presidency for 2025. Brazil’s President Lula da Silva handed over the presidency to Ramaphosa during the…

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