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Freedom Day: Reflecting on 30 Years of Promises, Progress, and Persisting challenges

By Ragheema Mclean Three decades ago, on 27 April 1994, South Africa witnessed a historic moment as over 22 million citizens cast their inaugural democratic votes. This pivotal event symbolized the end of centuries of colonialism, segregation, and white minority rule. While the victory of the African National Congress (ANC) in the election, with 62.65% of the vote, ushered in a promising era under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, the […]

26 April 2024

Local

DA calls on government to ease the pain of high cost of living

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on government to ease the pain of the high cost of living. The DA submitted a memorandum of demands to the National Treasury in Pretoria ahead of next week’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. Part of their demands is that Treasury should introduce a section 77 money bill that will cater for the poor, who continue to suffer under the harsh economic environment. The […]

28 October 2023

Local

Mixed reactions from political parties as Eskom Board marks one year

There are mixed reactions from some of the political parties in Parliament regarding the performance of the Eskom Board as it marks a year in office. Some parties say the board has made steady progress in tackling some of the challenges facing the power utility. While others say the entity is far from reaching its target of improving the energy availability factor to 70% in 2025. The Eskom board assumed office on […]

1 October 2023

Local

DA calls for the removal of Dion Theys and co-accused in multi-million PPE scandal

The DA in the Northern Cape has called on Premier Zamani Saul to immediately fire Health Department HOD, Dion Theys and other officials implicated in the multi-million PPE scandal. Seven health officials including Dr Theys, Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Gaborone and Deputy Director of Finance, Victor Nyokong were arrested by the Hawks on Wednesday. The seven health officials and two company directors face charges of fraud, money laundering, corruption, and […]

26 August 2023

Local

McKenzie pulls out from race to become Joburg mayor but ‘PA will still support motion to remove Amad’

Gayton McKenzie says the Patriotic Alliance (PA) is still on a mission to remove Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad, despite him (McKenzie) pulling out of the race to become mayor. The PA leader and Central Karoo district mayor last week threw his hat into the ring to become the next Johannesburg mayor amid a proposed motion of no confidence against Amad. Amad is expected to be ousted through a motion brought […]

20 April 2023

News

Could the DA’s Federal Congress be another missed opportunity?

By Daanyaal Matthews Source: Democratic Alliance The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress has concluded with no significant changes as John Steenhuisen remains DA leader after beating party peer Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Steenhuisen retaining his position has come as no surprise but has revealed a problem within the official opposition. Speaking on Ramadaan AM this morning, Professor Amanda Gouws commented on his victory : ‘It’s pretty much what we could have expected, […]

3 April 2023

News

Will the ‘Budget for Hope’ be enough to better Cape Town?

by Daanyaal Matthews Source: Pixabay Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has tabled the Budget for the year 2023/2024 titled: “A Budget for Building Hope”. The budget aims to address the needs of the vulnerable whilst planning for the future of the Mother City and catering for the desires of ratepayers. The bill would see the biggest investment into the City of Cape Town since the 2010 World Cup with […]

31 March 2023

Local

Newly-elected Ekurhuleni mayor commits to serve all the people

The newly-elected Ekurhuleni mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, has committed to serve all the people of the metro. The African Independent Congress councilor was sworn in last night. Ngodwana who received 129 votes, was up against the DA’s Tania Campbell who received 75 votes. Ngondwana says he is ready to ensure that basic services are delivered. “The other reason why residents feel neglected is that they do not see their government. They would […]

31 March 2023

Local

DA to return to drawing board after Phala Phala motion defeat

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will soon return to the drawing board after its proposed motion to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the Phala Phala saga was defeated. On Wednesday, Members of Parliament voted against the DA’s motion. The saga, which relates to a burglary that happened at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Limpopo in 2020, has stimulated robust public debate. DA Chief Whip Siviwe […]

23 March 2023

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