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From politics to beauty: Mzansi reacts to Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s new hustle
Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has resorted to selling beauty products now that her political career is behind her.
World Food Day: rise in food insecurity highlighted around the world
As World Food Day highlights global hunger and food insecurity, FoodForward SA and activists unite in a powerful call for change in South Africa’s fight against malnutrition. Discover how rising food prices and food wastage threaten the nation’s future and what urgent actions are being proposed.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces backlash for lack of isiZulu fluency
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims of being an ‘apartheid victim’ sparks debate, overshadowing the MK Party’s recent electoral successes.
City Power cuts electricity of defaulting Midrand customers owing R440m
The operation was in line with the Johannesburg metro’s drive to collect a ballooned debt in unpaid municipal services by defaulting customers this month.
MK Party’s Duduzile-Zuma Sambudla joins Pan African Parliament and emphasises ‘unity and collaboration’
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of MK Party was now a Pan-African Parliament member, aiming to foster unity with EFF and ANC colleagues.
Proposed regional parliament ‘a powerless subordinate’
The establishment of a parliamentary organ within the SADC structure is a step in the right direction as it will enhance the democratic and legitimacy credentials of the organisation.
ANC caucus welcomes elected representatives to key national and international bodies
Key ANC figures have been elected to prestigious national and international bodies.
The GNU should not dilute SA’s pan-African solidarity
There is more latitude to speak one’s mind on international affairs from the opposition benches than when one wields actual power, the writer says.
Azapo urges South Africans to vote for their change
Jabu Rakwena has urged the despondent and the disgruntled of voters to cast their mark on the ballot.
Parliament passes various bills ahead of break for elections
Both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces considered various bills and committee reports – and heard farewell speeches from MPs – before taking a break ahead of the polls.
Motsoko Pheko was a true patriot, says Thabo Mbeki
Former president Thabo Mbeki said former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko played a role in the liberation struggle.
Pheko believed in land question
APC leader Themba Godi said Motsoko Pheko believed in the resolution of the land question.
Ramaphosa pays tribute to former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko
Former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko has died and he served the party for many years.
Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill believed to be in line with unbundling of Eskom
Vavi said the creation of the market for electricity generators through the establishment of the TSO, and a central purchasing agency, are aimed at furthering the objectives of privatising energy provision in this country.
Former Public Enterprises DG led evaluation committee in SAA/Takatso deal – report
Tetyana said Tlhakudi led the committee after the Rand Merchant Bank, which was appointed as transaction advisor to help the Department of Public Enterprises in identifying equity funders for SAA, requested to be released from the contract
Signature requirements seen as a move to block new political parties
The IEC requires signatures amounting to 15%, which is about 50 000 signatures, for new political parties to be able to qualify to contest in this year’s elections. The independent candidate would need 1 000 signatures.
ATM calls for government to be strict against foreigners
Zungula addressed the National Assembly during a parliamentary response to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) delivered last week.
Busisiwe back in the ring
Former public protector, and now a MP, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has accused the National Assembly of failing to respond to her letter of demand for her pension and R10 million gratuity payment.
Parliament amends rules to ensure no more disruptions in the House
The address will take place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament while Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is expected to follow suit sometime next month with his Budget speech.
Mixed views on gender equality in Africa: Governments praised, but citizens call for more action
While governments received acknowledgment for their efforts, citizens were vocal about the need for increased action to bridge the existing gender gaps and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Is AGOA truly geared towards Africa’s upliftment?
OPINION - It is common knowledge that trade in Africa has become an important feat as the continent continues to reinforce efforts geared at growing economies across all sectors, writes Thabang Leshabane.
ATM calls on labour minister to fight exploitation of actors
ATM leader Vuyo Zungula has written to the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, to intervene to stop the ongoing “exploitation” of film and television industry workers
Ambassador Getrude Mongella urges South Africans to unite for a better nation at TIFSA conference
Mongella also encouraged South Africans to spread the Ubuntu philosophy to other African nations and develop the continent.
Africa on its way to creating the world's largest single-free trade area
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile raised issue with the continent's ‘unsatisfactory’ transport networks, saying he hoped the African Continental Free Trade Area would fix it.
Parliament ethics committee clears Majodina and Dyantyi of allegations that they solicited bribes to rule in favour of Busisiwe Mkhwebane
The investigation was prompted after Mkhwebane’s husband, David Skosana claimed that the three wanted a bribe of R200 000 each before they ruled on the matter.