Cape Town’s struggling rail commuters may have to wait even longer for improvements, as the National Department of Transport’s draft National Rail Master Plan outlines rail devolution in principle but fails to provide clear timelines.Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the shift in policy, which would allow metropolitan municipalities like Cape Town to assume control of urban rail services. However, he cautioned that the absence of firm deadlines risks prolonging the current crisis for commuters.- Advertisement – “We’ve asked for clear timelines. This can’t be another situation where we wait four or five years,” Hill-Lewis said.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Defends…
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The race to lead the City of Tshwane is shaping up to be a political showdown between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), according to DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink.Speaking at the DA’s manifesto launch in Mamelodi, Brink dismissed the idea that the contest is between himself and Nasiphi Moya, arguing instead that voters will decide between competing party-led coalitions in the upcoming 4 November local government elections.- Advertisement – Tshwane Mayoral Race: ANC Vs DA Takes Centre StageBrink said his initial rise to mayor in 2021 came under unusual circumstances.“In 2021, I wasn’t even a…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has rejected claims that she misled Parliament regarding a donation of Chinese vehicles to the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League, which allegedly ended up in the possession of her children.Tolashe confirmed that she had submitted an affidavit to Parliament’s Ethics Committee in response to complaints lodged by two political parties about the matter.- Advertisement – She is set to appear before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Wednesday, where she is also expected to address concerns over controversial appointments within her department.Tolashe Responds To Allegations Over Vehicle Donation DisclosureAddressing the issue, Tolashe maintained that her…
The Presidency has moved to contain growing controversy surrounding Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe, insisting he did not know he would encounter a businessman wanted in South Africa.The visit, which took place at the invitation of Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sparked political backlash over who attended an informal gathering at the president’s private farm.- Advertisement – Presidency Says Ramaphosa Unaware Of Controversial MeetingPresidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the trip was a routine working visit focused on strengthening ties between the two neighbouring countries.He stressed that Ramaphosa had no prior knowledge of the guest list and did not control who attended…
Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has spoken publicly for the first time about the controversial 2020 Zimbabwe trip involving ANC leaders travelling aboard a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) aircraft.Speaking during an interview on the African Renaissance Podcast hosted by former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Mapisa-Nqakula claimed President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the mission before later distancing himself from the fallout.- Advertisement – The controversy relates to an official trip to Harare in September 2020, when several ANC national executive committee (NEC) members travelled on a South African Air Force jet for a bilateral engagement with Zimbabwe’s…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the party will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to challenge the Section 89 independent impeachment panel report through judicial review.Malema described Ramaphosa’s latest legal move as opportunistic and dishonest, following the President’s announcement on Monday night that he disputes the accuracy of the report compiled in 2022 by a panel chaired by former Constitutional Court judge Sandile Ngcobo.- Advertisement – The report serves as the basis for Parliament to establish an impeachment committee to examine Ramaphosa’s conduct relating to events at his Phala Phala farm in 2020.Malema Plans Fresh Legal Battle Over…
The Presidency has pushed back against claims that South Africa is xenophobic, saying such allegations are unfairly damaging the country’s international reputation.Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the narrative around xenophobia mirrors claims of “white genocide” that have previously been directed at the country.- Advertisement – Magwenya was speaking in Cape Town on Wednesday during a media briefing on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s schedule and his recent bilateral meetings with regional leaders.South Africa And Mozambique Call For Coordinated Migration ResponseAccording to Magwenya, Ramaphosa and Daniel Chapo agreed on the need for African countries to work together to tackle mass migration across the…
Helen Zille has claimed that the Johannesburg metro is effectively bankrupt after an explosive letter allegedly sent by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was leaked to the DA.According to Zille, the letter addressed to Joburg mayor Dada Morero and dated 23 April revealed that the city owes creditors R25.2 billion while only holding R3.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents.- Advertisement – This leaves the metro with a staggering shortfall of R21.3 billion.Zille said: “This is the core reason behind the city’s inability to repair or maintain infrastructure, leading to consistent power and water outages and the failure to fix breakdowns,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 8pm on Monday following the landmark Constitutional Court ruling linked to the Section 89 impeachment proceedings over the Phala Phala scandal.The national address will take place from the Union Buildings in Pretoria.- Advertisement – Ramaphosa is expected to announce a review of the report which found that he may have breached the Constitution in connection with the Phala Phala matter.Constitutional Court Overturns Parliament’s 2022 DecisionThe President’s address comes after the Constitutional Court of South Africa overturned Parliament’s decision taken on 13 December 2022 to block the Section 89 independent panel…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it is confident the Constitutional Court of South Africa will rule in its favour in the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.The apex court is expected to deliver judgment on Friday in a case brought by the EFF and the African Transformation Movement in November 2024.- Advertisement – The parties are challenging Parliament’s decision to reject the report of the Section 89 independent panel.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Presidency Rejects Xenophobia Claims, Compares Them To ‘White Genocide’ Narrative In South AfricaSpeaking outside court ahead of the ruling, EFF national spokesperson Thembi Msane said the party…
