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Daily news update: Kodwa’s parliamentary comeback | Cameron responds to blackface fiasco | DA eyes 11 cabinet positions
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News today includes the African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that its corruption-accused former minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, will be sworn in as a member of parliament (MP) on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ian Cameron insists that he is not a racist and that he only took part in a blackface protest to raise awareness about poor race relations in South Africa.
Furthermore, the Democratic Alliance (DA) allegedly has its eyes set on eleven cabinet positions and their deputies.
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ANC confirms parliamentary comeback of ‘Streetwise’ Zizi Kodwa
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that its corruption-accused former minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, will be sworn in as a member of parliament (MP) on Tuesday.
Kodwa has been implicated by the State Capture Inquiry for receiving almost R1.7 million between 2014 and 2015 from former IT group EOH executive Jehan Mackay when he was the ANC’s national spokesperson.
Kodwa and Mackay appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court earlier this month on corruption charges related to alleged bribes of cash.
CONTINUE READING: ANC confirms parliamentary comeback of ‘Streetwise’ Zizi Kodwa
Boat ride to check on the baby: Eastern Cape’s maternal healthcare crisis
Pregnant women in the Eastern Cape face unimaginable challenges in accessing antenatal care and maternity services.
Many travel long distances, often in labour, to reach healthcare facilities, only to find overcrowding, understaffing, and inadequate resources.
One such victim of the province’s inadequate provision of basic natal care is the landlord of agriculturalist and maternal healthcare activist Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka, living in Nqileni Village, Bulungula.
CONTINUE READING: Boat ride to check on the baby: Eastern Cape’s maternal healthcare crisis [Video]
Cameron says blackface protest was not intended to ‘demean’ black people
Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ian Cameron insists that he is not a racist and that he only took part in a blackface protest to raise awareness about poor race relations in South Africa.
Cameron came under fire over the weekend after a video of him taking part in a blackface protest outside the offices of the Department of Higher Education and Training 12 years ago.
The protest aimed to allegedly raise concerns about discriminatory policies that placed white students at a disadvantage.
CONTINUE READING: Cameron says blackface protest was not intended to ‘demean’ black people
Riky Rick Foundation wins at Cannes Lions Awards
A year after the release of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated Riky Rick song Stronger was released, the song and campaign won a Silver Lion at the Cannes 2024 Awards
Stronger was released on Youth Day last year following the death of Riky Rick in February 2022.
The Cannes Lions Award recognises creative communications, advertising, and related fields. The awards are considered the largest gathering of the advertising and creative communications industry.
CONTINUE READING: Riky Rick Foundation wins at Cannes Lions Awards
DA eyes 11 cabinet positions in GNU Cabinet
The Democratic Alliance (DA) allegedly has its eyes set on eleven cabinet positions and their deputies.
This is according to a “leaked” letter, seen by The Citizen and shared on social media platforms.
The letter addressed to African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, was sent by DA federal executive chairperson Helen Zille on Sunday.
CONTINUE READING: DA eyes 11 cabinet positions in GNU Cabinet
In other news today:
- Fake cops arrested for allegedly extorting R23 000 from suspected adulterer
- Gauteng will have a new Cabinet before Wednesday, Lesufi says
- Springbok squad announcement delayed after cancelled flight
- Zuma won’t be at swearing in of MK party members in parliament
- Game farm worker mauled by lioness in KZN
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