The safety and security preparations for Thursday’s State of the Nation address (SONA 2019) are on track, according to the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints). Who will head up SONA 2019 security detail? Related: Disruptions ahead? Busisiwe Mkhwebane future could be decided before SONA Natjoints includes all government departments within[…]
The youth has cautioned President Cyril Ramaphosa that the time for long-winded talk is over, and now is the time for the government to take serious measures to address the plight that youth face in the country. Young people between the ages of 15 to 34 years old make up[…]
Leila Patel, University of Johannesburg and Lauren Graham, University of Johannesburg On the eve of South Africa’s sixth democratic elections on 8 May, thousands of young people took to Twitter to state reasons for why they had no intention to cast their votes. They used the hashtag #IWantToVoteBut. The trending topic at the time of[…]
The capturing of Portfolio Committees could come under the spotlight once Parliament is investigated for alleged failure to execute its oversight role to prevent the looting of tax payers’ money. State Capture Commission Chair, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, hinted about what he calls the ‘elements of State capture within Portfolio[…]
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has confirmed, on their twitter account, that former Minister for Women in the Presidency, Bathabile Dlamini, has resigned as an ANC Member of Parliament. Dlamini is currently the President of the ANC Women’s League. Details to follow. The Office of the CW confirms the[…]
An investigation at the highest level of government is now underway, after security officials suggested that there have been “one or two plots” to assassinate President Cyril Ramaphosa. That’s according to report from Rapport, who say that South Africa’s top brass are now looking into potential security issues within the South[…]
President moves to consolidate his power, taking NEC members to task over contrary comments and urging restraint President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC camp flexed their muscles at the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting this weekend, reading the riot act on so-called loose cannons within the party and calling for discipline.[…]
What do ministers in Cabinet get in terms of salaries and perks? This is the question on everyone’s mind. Africa Check looked at the numbers and has the answer. President Ramaphosa vowed to reduce the size of Cabinet. And he has – by eight people. We currently have 64 members in total,[…]
With the new Cabinet Ministers appointed, President Cyril Ramaphosa will now turn his focus to the State of the Nation Address (SONA 2019), where he will outline the vision and plans for the country. Related: SONA 2019 well delivered: Now it’s time for action, Mr. Ramaphosa When is the second SONA 2019[…]
A lawyer by trade, Ronald Lamola seems like a perfect fit for the Department of Justice in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. ANC Youth League and Lamola falling out of favour Early in his career Lamola was a rising star in the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League and was deputy president[…]
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