SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent
SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it
Politics
News24 | Betrayed and infiltrated: Malema describes recent EFF desertions as an ‘assassination attempt’
EFF leader Julius Malema likened the recent “desertion” from his party to “assassination attempts”, in a speech in which he railed against “ideological infiltration” and betrayal.
News24 | ‘Be vigilant and loyal’: Malema’s 20 commandments for EFF’s leadership election
With his leadership under unprecedented scrutiny since the foundation of the EFF 11 years ago, Julius Malema laid down the law to the party’s delegates ahead of its elective conference, or National People’s Assembly as the red berets call it, next month.
News24 | Zuma strongly rejects being rejected by the ANC
Corruption-accused former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma “strongly rejects the notion that the ANC under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa has the authority to expel him”.
News24 | ‘Talk to us first’: Unions caution govt against hurried ‘early retirement’ push for senior staffers
Labour unions have cautioned the government to consult widely before pushing ahead with a plan to offer early retirement to public servants to reduce the R724-billion public sector wage bill.
Calls for ANC Youth League Gauteng conference to be postponed over violence, parallel structures
Officials are accused of manipulating branch general meetings to ensure victory for their preferred candidates
News24 | Motsoaledi denies taxes will be hiked to fund NHI, accusing critics of trying to scare public
Within minutes of reading the provisions in the contentious National Health Insurance Act for a payroll tax and a surcharge on personal income tax to fund the NHI, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi denied that taxes would be raised to fund the universal health coverage scheme.
News24 | ANC appeals committee confirms Zuma’s expulsion
Jacob Zuma is now officially no longer a member of the ANC after the party’s national disciplinary committee of appeal upheld the disciplinary committee’s decision to expel the former leader.
ANC appeal body confirms Jacob Zuma’s expulsion
The former president was guilty of the ‘highest form of ill-discipline’ against the ANC
News24 | New NYDA CEO to be endorsed by board on Monday, then it is up to minister, Cabinet for ‘approval’
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is expected to endorse a candidate for CEO on Monday to lead the entity which has attracted R4 billion in investments.
Public servants reject 4.7% wage increase, union to return to negotiating table
The Public Servants Association says the offer falls significantly short of addressing the rising cost of living and the financial pressure faced by its members.
DA MP Ian Cameron proposes measures to combat extortion
DA MP and parliament’s police portfolio committee chair Ian Cameron has proposed a comprehensive plan to police minister Senzo Mchunu to tackle the growing crisis of extortion in South Africa.
Justice minister calls on Rome Statute signatories to enforce arrest warrant for Netanhayu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders
Interventions to alleviate municipal financial crisis are not working, says Godongwana
Finance minister says National Treasury’s municipal debt relief programme has not been successful
News24 | ‘If you speak out, you’re shot dead’: Corruption turns Limpopo stadium into a dumping site
A rural Limpopo community has demanded answers from authorities after a local sports stadium has been left dormant for nearly a decade.
SIU confident Ramaphosa will win case against ‘Rolls-Royce’ Lotto boss Alfred Nevhutanda
The Special Investigating Unit is confident President Cyril Ramaphosa will win a case against former National Lotteries Commission chair Alfred Nevhutanda, who is accused of stealing millions meant for nonprofit organisations to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Only one case in court for Lotto looting four years after investigation approved
There is only one case in court related to the alleged looting of billions of rand at the National Lotteries Commission, four years after the Special Investigating Unit started its investigation.
Rebellion is brewing in the EFF
Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party
RECORDED | SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago announces decision of MPC on interest rates
South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago is on Thursday announcing the decision of the monetary policy committee on interest rates.
Durban Nersa public hearing abandoned after huge turnout
ANC must explain decision for 40% electricity tariff hike, says DA’s Chris Pappas
News24 | Ukraine calls for delegation from South Africa’s GNU amid ANC-DA Russia tensions
With the ANC and the DA at odds over SA’s relationship with Russia, Ukraine’s special representative to the Middle East and Africa says a delegation to Ukraine comprising the largest parties in the government of national unity would be helpful.