Author: Anjianjei Constantine
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the government’s ambitious R1 trillion infrastructure programme is designed to repair the deep-rooted spatial inequalities created by apartheid.Speaking at the opening of the National Construction Summit in Boksburg, attended by industry leaders, business and labour representatives, the president outlined the administration’s infrastructure priorities and long-term commitment.- Advertisement – “That is why the government has committed one trillion rand in infrastructure spending over the medium-term,” President Ramaphosa said. “This is the very first time our country, since the dawn of democracy, even before democracy, has committed such a large amount of money to infrastructure.”YOU MAY…
The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has confirmed that it has set up a legal team to conduct a formal inquiry into its suspended Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe.The decision follows a meeting between party leader Jacob Zuma, MKP national officials and the party’s Parliamentary caucus.- Advertisement – Des van Rooyen has been appointed acting Parliamentary leader, while Colleen Makhubele will continue serving as Chief Whip.MKP Confirms Legal Probe Into Hlophe’s SuspensionMKP spokesperson Sipho Tyira said the party will not accept any unilateral changes within the caucus that could threaten organisational unity.MKP leader former president Jacob Zuma.“The President reiterates the…
African National Congress (ANC) NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi has issued a strong warning against leaders who chase internal power while remaining disconnected from the lived realities of South Africans.Speaking during her keynote address at the opening of the 7th ANC Nelson Mandela Regional Conference at Nelson Mandela University, Kubayi stressed that the organisation must urgently realign itself with the needs of ordinary people.- Advertisement – The much-anticipated conference, repeatedly delayed due to branch disputes, finally convened with a call for unity and a return to core ANC principles.ANC Must Refocus on Community Issues, Says KubayiKubayi emphasised that the party can…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s political future is on the line as he prepares to face a vote of no confidence in the provincial legislature on Friday.The motion, brought forward by the Democratic Alliance (DA), was officially tabled three weeks ago.- Advertisement – At the centre of the DA’s push is the controversy surrounding the discontinuation—and questionable legality—of the crime prevention wardens introduced under Lesufi’s leadership.DA Challenges Legality of Crime Prevention Wardens By Panyaza LesufiLesufi launched the wardens shortly before the 2024 general elections, framing the initiative as a bold move to combat both unemployment and rising crime in Gauteng.While the…
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed a leadership shift in its Western Cape structures following the resignation of Ebrahim Rasool from his role as the party’s provincial convener.The announcement was made by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula during a briefing after the party’s National Working Committee meeting. He revealed that Jerimia Thuynsma, a pastor, activist, and former City of Cape Town councillor from Mitchells Plain, will assume the position.- Advertisement – Rasool’s departure comes less than two weeks after Mbalula announced a reconfiguration of the ANC’s Western Cape Provincial Task Team (PTT).ANC Reveals Reason Behind Ebrahim Rasool ’s ExitMbalula dismissed…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has retained his position after the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) motion of no confidence against him failed to gain support in the provincial legislature.The motion, tabled on Friday, centred on the DA’s accusations that Lesufi mishandled corruption allegations involving Tembisa Hospital tenders and acted negligently in establishing the crime prevention wardens.- Advertisement – Despite the DA’s push, the party could not persuade the majority of parties in the legislature to vote in favour of removing Lesufi.Political Parties Reject DA’s Bid to Oust Panyaza LesufiThe Gauteng legislature is made up of 11 political parties, most of which declined…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has thanked the political parties that voted against the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) motion of no confidence in him.The DA tabled the motion on Friday, citing concerns over the allegedly unconstitutional establishment of crime prevention wardens and his handling of tender corruption issues at Tembisa Hospital.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Panyaza Lesufi Defeats DA’s No-Confidence Motion In Gauteng LegislatureLesufi ultimately survived the vote in the provincial legislature, where the African National Congress (ANC) leads a coalition administration. Despite the heated political climate, nine of the eleven represented parties opted to keep him in office.Even parties…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party have made it clear they will not support the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.Members of the provincial legislature met to debate the DA-led motion, which seeks to remove Lesufi from office.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DA Pushes For No-Confidence Vote As Pressure Mounts On Gauteng Premier LesufiThe opposition party alleges he mishandled issues including the disbanding of the crime prevention wardens and matters linked to the Tembisa Hospital tender corruption scandal.EFF provincial leader Moses Koma rejected the DA’s stance, calling the…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it has engaged with most political parties in the provincial legislature to rally support for its motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi.Members of the legislature are currently debating the motion, which follows the disbandment of the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens — a unit the premier introduced without constitutional backing, according to the DA.- Advertisement – The opposition party also accuses Lesufi of withholding several forensic investigation reports and mishandling issues linked to the Tembisa Hospital tender corruption scandal.Gauteng Crime Wardens and Corruption Allegations Under ScrutinyDemocratic Alliance Gauteng chairperson Solly Msimanga.Addressing journalists…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have opened a police case against Cedric Nkabinde, chief of staff to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, accusing him of misleading Parliament’s police corruption inquiry.According to the party, Nkabinde submitted a sworn statement containing incorrect dates related to Mchunu’s engagements with North West businessman Brown Mogotsi.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Says R1 Trillion Infrastructure Drive Will Tackle Apartheid Spatial InequalityThe Ad Hoc Committee probing police corruption postponed Nkabinde’s scheduled testimony on Thursday after uncovering discrepancies in his version of events.Cedric Nkabinde.Committee members sharply criticised Nkabinde, alleging that he had intentionally misled them by…