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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will table a motion to remove Stellenbosch Municipality’s Acting Corporate Services Director, Alexander Kannemeyer, after a controversial video surfaced showing him making racially charged comments about white employees.In the clip, Kannemeyer can be heard suggesting that life should be made difficult for white workers to force their resignations. He also argues that appointments of skilled candidates often favour white men, a practice he insists must stop.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: AfriForum And SAAI Urge Global Sanctions Against Julius Malema After Hate Speech RulingStellenbosch Mayor Jeremy Fasser has called a special council…

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) have escalated their fight against the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant by urging countries across the globe to impose targeted sanctions on Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.Head of Public Relations at AfriForum, Ernst van Zyl, said the move was necessary given Malema’s repeated inflammatory remarks.- Advertisement – “There are many court cases and different campaigns and stories attached to Mr Malema but with this campaign in particular, it is a call from AfriForum and SAAI for further international repercussions for Julius Malema for among other things, inciting violence against minorities…

Former members of the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) board are pushing back after their sudden disbandment. They have filed papers in the High Court, challenging the decision by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille to dissolve the board.De Lille Defends Her Decision in ParliamentMinister Patricia de Lille stood firm on her decision when addressing Parliament. She argued that the board’s meeting on 1 August was “unlawful”, and this irregularity formed part of the basis for its dissolution.- Advertisement – Visit South Africa.The High Court case is now set to determine whether the board’s removal was legally sound.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sounded the alarm over what it calls an unsustainable crisis within the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape.A recent provincial parliament reply revealed that detectives in the province are managing an average of 111 dockets each—almost double the best-practice benchmark of 60.- Advertisement – The DA warned that this overwhelming workload severely undermines detectives’ ability to investigate cases thoroughly and deliver justice.Some Detectives Managing Over 200 Cases EachAccording to the DA’s Benedicta van Minnen, the situation is even more dire in certain areas. Fourteen police precincts in the province reportedly have detectives…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has raised alarm over the growing number of political murders in the province, warning that the violence is deliberate and deeply concerning.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lesufi revealed that he had met with Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to address the surge in killings of political figures, councillors, and government officials.- Advertisement – “In the last three months, the political party which I represent, the African National Congress (ANC), observed and noted a number of political killings in our province,” Lesufi said.“We have lost endless numbers of councillors, government officials, and many other staff members either employed…

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has pushed back against accusations that she shielded corruption when she dissolved the South African Tourism board. Speaking before Parliament’s portfolio committee, she insisted that her actions were lawful and necessary.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Patricia de Lille To Explain Tourism Board Dissolution And CEO Suspension To ParliamentDe Lille dissolved the board, citing unlawful conduct and procedural irregularities, but some MPs accused her of protecting SA Tourism CEO Nombulelo Guliwe, who faced disciplinary action after a board resolution.- Advertisement – “The chairperson said that it seems to be that I am protecting corruption. I want to…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially gazetted the 2024 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Act, signaling a major reform in police oversight.The Act, enacted with the exception of five sections, implements key aspects of the 2016 Constitutional Court McBride ruling, ensuring the IPID’s operational independence and safeguarding it from political interference.- Advertisement – Under the new law, IPID must investigate all allegations of rape and deaths involving SAPS and municipal police, whether officers are on or off duty.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cachalia And Masemola Forced Into Truce As SAPS Faces Crisis Over KZN Political KillingsLegal loopholes have been closed, aligning the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked criticism from the Democratic Alliance (DA) after commending Zimbabwe’s land reform programme during his official visit to Harare last week.Ramaphosa attended the annual Zimbabwe Agricultural Show as a guest of honour at the invitation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.- Advertisement – In his keynote address, he applauded Zimbabwe for “revitalising its agricultural sector through policy reforms, investment in irrigation, mechanisation, and support for both large- and small-scale farmers.”“On independence in 1980, the new democratic government of Zimbabwe had to dismantle colonial-era patterns of land ownership,” Ramaphosa said. He added that the reforms were crucial for “historical…

Former member of parliament Boy Mamabolo has officially quit the African National Congress (ANC) after 29 years of membership.In a letter to ANC provincial secretary Reuben Madadzhe, Mamabolo said he could no longer endure what he described as ongoing abuse within the party.- Advertisement – “This was a challenging and heartfelt decision,” Mamabolo wrote, adding that his exit from the ANC was not taken lightly.Boy Mamabolo Claims Unfair Dismissal from ParliamentMamabolo also raised grievances about what he called his “illegal ousting” from parliament. He argued that his removal was not conducted fairly and suggested it formed part of a broader…

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is set to appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism on Tuesday. She will provide clarity on the recent dissolution of the South African Tourism Board and other related developments.Last month, De Lille announced that she had dissolved the Board after it failed to follow due process during a special meeting in August.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Alrapark Primary School To Be Built For R120 Million In NigelAt that meeting, the Board decided to suspend Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nombulelo Guliwe. However, the decision was taken while the Board had no…