Eastern Cape urges united front against underage alcohol abuse

A TOAST The Eastern Cape provincial government and Liquor Board says the fight against underage alcohol consumption requires a collaborative approach between community members, schools and liquor traders. This was addressed during the provincial underage drinking summit hosted by the the Eastern Cape Liquor Board and the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism…

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SANDF soldiers guided by code of conduct: Sangweni

FILE | SANDF soldiers on patrol South African National Defence Force  (SANDF) Major General Siphiwe Sangweni says the behaviour of soldiers during their deployment inside South African borders to assist police is guided by the code of conduct. He was briefing the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on the conduct of SANDF members during deployment….

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ANC’s Fikile Mbalula paints a grim picture of the party’s state

Fikile Mbalula delivering the ANC National General Council Midterm Report in Bokburg. The African National Congress’s (ANC) Mid-term report, delivered by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, paints a grim picture of the party’s current state. Around 2000 delegates have gathered at the Birchwood Hotel for the party’s National General Council (NGC), which is reviewing its performance,…

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Late ANC SG Duma Nokwe’s remains to be reburied

Adv Duma Nokwe was a political activist, teacher and lawyer who served as Secretary General of the ANC from 1958 until 1969. 1 minute The reburial of former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Duma Nokwe and his wife Vuyiswa will take place this morning. The main program will begin at the Walter Sisulu Hall in…

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Dr Naledi Pandor appointed new NMU chancellor

Former cabinet minister and academic, Dr Naledi Pandor. Former cabinet minister and academic, Dr Naledi Pandor has been appointed as the new chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Gqeberha. Dr Pandor succeeds the current chancellor, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi whose term ends at the end of March. University Spokesperson Dr Luzuko Jacobs says Dr…

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MKP Limpopo Deputy Organiser resigns citing transparency, nepotism

FILE: The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Limpopo Deputy Organiser, Ponani Makhubele . 1 minute Ponani Makhubele has stepped down from her position as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Limpopo Deputy Organiser, citing concerns over the party’s lack of transparency. Makhubele, who was appointed to the provincial leadership in January this year, formally announced her resignation from…

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