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SACP to review relationship with ANC in upcoming 5th Special National Conference

By Daanyaal Matthews  An historic alliance in the political history of South Africa has been the tripartite alliance with the partnership of the African National Congress (ANC), the Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU), and the South African Communist Party (SACP), being crucial in the nation's history.  However, this historic partnership has been damaged following the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU), as both COSATU and SACP […]

today20 November 2024

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President Ramaphosa announces grand plan to tackle growing cases of food poisoning

By Daanyaal Matthews  The health concerns around spaza shops have prompted a response from President Cyril Ramaphosa, who announced a multifaceted government plan to tackle the issue of food poisoning, a plan that would encapsulate all forms of government from national to local municipalities.  One plan of the President is to have all spaza shops registered in 21 days and have police close all stores that are non-registered after, has […]

today18 November 2024

International News

Speculation on Botswana’s future continues to mount in the wake of historic election season

By Daanyaal Matthews  Botswana has been a major topic of conversation across Africa as the monumental political success of the Umbrella Democratic Change (UDC) overtook the historically powerful Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with a sweeping victory at the polls. The victory of the UDC and the appointment of their leader, Duma Boko, as President have been tied to stagnation in the African state and a lack of trust of the […]

today18 November 2024

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NPA leaders’ commentary on rule of law leads to questions on their own efficiency

By Daanyaal Matthews  The leader of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Shamila Batohi, has remarked that recent trends in rule of law and justice have raised concerns about the nation's future.  Batohi, who spoke at the University of Stellenbosch’s Department of Journalism's annual lecture, commented on worrying trends, such as on corruption in politics and populist rhetoric in the political, and that collective prioritisation of the rule of law is […]

today13 November 2024

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Economist calls for more investment in the public sector

By Daanyaal Matthews  Governments plan to incentivize the early retirement of public sector workers, which will cost them R11 billion. This has sparked conversation in the Republic on the necessity to cut public expenditure, specifically the public sector wage bill, with some arguing that the government is not targeting the true leaks in the budget.  For Dominic Brown, Alternative Information and Development Centre's economist, governments focus on culling public expenditure […]

today13 November 2024

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Dali Mpofu joins Shivambu in the ranks of the MK Party

By Daanyaal Matthews  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have continued to bleed high profile personnel within the executive ranks. This comes as Dali Mpofu joined former EFF members Floyd Shivambu and Jimmy Manyi in the ranks of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party under the helm of former President Jacob Zuma.  This, coupled with the retirement of Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has led to deepening conversations on the future […]

today12 November 2024

International News

SADC nations remain silent while protests continue in Mozambique

By Daanyaal Matthews  Mozambique has found itself in civil turmoil following the announcement of a FRELIMO victory in the country's recent elections. This has led to widespread allegations of voter fraud and FRELIMO political opponents calling for protest action. Mozambique's response to the protests has resulted in an international public disaster, with Human Rights Watch announcing that at least 30 people have died. The surrounding states, which are members of […]

today12 November 2024

International News

The future of International Relations between the US and SA questioned

By Daanyaal Matthews The victory of Donald Trump in the American elections has caused a stir in the Republic of South Africa as more theories arise on the possible future between the two nations with a second Trump administration looming. Dr. Oscar van Heerden, a scholar of international relations who focuses on international political economy with an emphasis on Africa and SADC in particular, argued that for Trump it would […]

today8 November 2024

International News

Benjamin Netanyahu fires Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant citing a ‘damaged’ relationship

By Daanyaal Matthews  Yoav Gallant has been fired as the Defence Minister of Israel by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has cited a strained relationship as the rationale behind the retrenchment, with the Israeli Prime Minister stating that the trust between the two had become ‘damaged’. This damaged relationship has led to protest action in Tel Aviv, with demonstrators denouncing their prime ministers' actions.  The tenuous relationship between Netanyahu […]

today7 November 2024

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