Parliament insists Saru explains Boks deal ahead of Friday’s vote
Portfolio committee on sport, arts & culture will be briefed about the proposed sale of commercial rights.
Politics
KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks
The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink
News24 | KZN cuts MEC car hire from R17m to R70 000 limit amid cash crunch
The KwaZulu-Natal treasury is tightening the belt across all departments and has informed senior managers they will be charged for effecting unbudgeted-for payments.
News24 | I’ve signed the BELA Act. My resolve for solutions shouldn’t be abused, says ‘resolute’ Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says in the end, he has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and has given opponents of the policy three months to find solutions.
Bela Act agreement does not undermine president’s powers, says presidency
The deliberations on clauses 4 and 5 have been extended by a further three months
‘If there is no solution, what I signed into law is activated’: Ramaphosa talks tough on Bela Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa is adamant that should parties not find middle ground on the contestation of two clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act his decision to sign the act into law will commence despite grievances.
It has no influence: Ramaphosa on Gwarube’s Bela Act deal with AfriForum and Solidarity
Presidency says the Bela Act is now law and Gwarube ‘is enjoined to work towards its implementation’.
News24 | ‘Khwezi’s’ newly built home vandalised days before her father’s remains return for reburial
The home of the late Fezekile Ntsukela “Khwezi” Kuzwayo, who accused former ANC leader Jacob Zuma of rape, has been vandalised barely a week after construction was finalised, members of the provincial legislature (MPL) in KwaZulu-Natal heard on Friday.
‘No, we want it now’: Mashatile pushes back on DA demands on Bela Act
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured ANC supporters the party is pushing back against the DA’s demands to have certain clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act scrapped.
News24 | BELA Act: ‘There are some who want to remove it… we’re saying no. We want it now’ – Mashatile
“We want it now!” These were the words of Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the implementation of the polarising Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, with all sections in tact.
IN PICS | Zuma promises a ‘takeover’, adamant MKP will win vote-rigging case after obtaining evidence
‘The people in charge of counting votes took our votes and gave them to other parties. They deprived us of a two-thirds majority.’
News24 | ‘Unremorseful, arrogant killing machine’: Yengeni says Jeff Benzien should burn in hell
Former apartheid security police member Jeff Benzien, who died after a battle with cancer, was one of the “most notorious murderers and torturers ever produced by the apartheid system”, ANC heavyweight Tony Yengeni said on Saturday.
News24 | MK Party musical chairs: Zuma fires Menzi Ngubane as treasurer-general ahead of anniversary rally
Yet another MK Party (MKP) leader has been removed from his post, as party president Jacob Zuma continues to shuffle the leadership with neither an explanation to its constituency, nor an elective conference.
News24 | ‘History is repeating itself’: ANC, Sadtu, GOOD reject BELA Act ‘agreement’
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says a process instituted by Solidarity at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) should not be confused as a replacement for the consultations under way between parties within the government of national unity.
Stilfontein rescue operation delayed by safety concerns, says Mchunu
Police minister Senzo Mchunu says there are reports that some of the illegal miners are armed, which could pose a safety risk for rescuers
ANC KZN’s Mtolo calls for ‘collective accountability’ ahead of possible dissolution
The party’s secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, has summoned the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provincial structures to a meeting
Mashatile accuses Gwarube of bad faith over Bela Act delay
The education minister was accused of undermining the clearing house process on the contentious legislation despite her disclaimer that it was distinct from an agreement with Solidarity
News24 | DA’s Jeremy Fasser elected as new mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality
The Stellenbosch Municipality has elected a new mayor, the DA’s Jeremy Fasser, following the retirement of Gesie van Deventer.
News24 | UPDATE | Home affairs minister extends validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to next year
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to next year.
Tshwane writes off R684m bill for water ‘not suitable for human consumption’ for six areas
The group financial services department’s report proposing debt relief for Hammanskraal residents was tabled in the council on Thursday and endorsed by the council, including DA, ANC and EFF councillors.
DA steps up foreign policy spat with ANC
The unity government partner has angered the presidency by going public with proposals to Ramaphosa to rethink the agenda for South Africa’s G20 presidency