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Assessing GNU Foundations: Are they strong enough for South Africa?
Exploring the costs of building a house in South Africa, this article draws parallels with the country's leadership and the urgent need for a solid foundation in governance to ensure a prosperous future
Zikalala accuses Macpherson of undermining constitution over Expropriation Act
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala has criticised Minister Dean Macpherson for refusing to implement the Expropriation Act, accusing him of undermining the Constitution.
President Cyril Ramaphosa to reply to two-day SONA Debate
The Government of National Unity (GNU) partners glorified Ramaphosa's speech and it was one of the most powerful speeches he has ever made. This also saw the Democratic Alliance (DA) which has criticised Ramaphosa since he was president, clap hands for him.
Spears out for Shivambu as MK Party faces internal war over Hlophe's 'poorly written' SONA speech
Asked about whether the caucus and leadership were happy about Shivambu, the source said, "I cannot comment on that, but eish, his future is uncertain. "
SONA Debate | Education Minister Gwarube calls for urgent reforms to address SA’s education crisis
Minister Siviwe Gwarube warned of a crisis in South Africa’s education system, urging urgent reforms, increased funding, and improved teacher training. She reaffirmed plans to eradicate pit toilets by 2025 and launched the Safe Schools app for accountability.
Grand Coalition partners ANC and DA at each other's throats in SONA debate over NHI, Bela, Expropriation
The DA and ANC traded blows in the debate on the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the first since the establishment of the Government of National Unity.
SONA Debate Day 2: MKP's Nhlamulo Ndhlela describes SONA as a 'failed state of address'
MKP MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela delivers a scathing critique of President Ramaphosa's SONA, labelling it a 'failed state of address' and calling for accountability. "
SONA Debate | 'We’ll not be pressured by those investigated for wrongdoing', says Macpherson
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said he would not be pressured by false reports, political collusion, or those being investigated for wrongdoing and promised to continue working in the department.
SONA Debate: Public Works Minister Macpherson claims he found inefficiencies and corruption in his department
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said that when his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), joined the Government of National Unity (GNU), morale in the department was low, and he found it crippled by neglect, inefficiency, and corruption.
SONA Debate: ‘When racism is combined with ignorance, they produce arrogance,' Zikalala hits back at Macpherson
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala criticises Minister Dean Macpherson for spreading misinformation about land grabs, emphasising the constitutional duty of Ministers during the SONA debate.
SONA Debate: DA asserts voters established GNU, not ANC
The Democratic Alliance reminded the African National Congress (ANC) that the Government of National Unity (GNU) was established not by the ANC but by the voters.
SONA Debate: 'US is targeting South Africa for demanding Israel be held accountable,' say opposition parties
Opposition parties, the EFF and the MK, said that there is no genocide in the country and that the government was being targeted for defending Palestine and demanding accountability on Israel.
SONA DEBATE: MK Party calls for South Africa to deepen ties with BRICS countries
The MK Party said the US's recent bullying tactics are a clarion call for South Africa to deepen its economic relationship with the BRICS countries.