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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
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.
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.
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. "
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.
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.
MKP MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela delivers a scathing critique of President Ramaphosa's SONA, labelling it a 'failed state of address' and calling for accountability. "
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.
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.
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala criticises Minister Dean Macpherson for spreading misinformation about land grabs, emphasising the constitutional duty of Ministers during the SONA debate.
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.
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.
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.