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7.8.2020 06:44 pm
Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe envoy not enough
Though the envoy sent to help mediate the situation the neighbouring country has been welcomed, at least one analyst says the president himself should be intervening if he really considers it serious.
While Zimbabwean organs of civil society have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to send envoys to troubled Zimbabwe, one of the leading South African political analysts says he is not hopeful about the mission yielding any positive outcome.
Politics My appointment is not a mistake – Bobani on dramatic return to NMB mayoral committee
Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Mongameli Bobani, once voted out as mayor, is now at the helm of one of the city’s most important portfolios, with the biggest budget, but insists his appointment is “not a mistake”. The UDM councillor made a dramatic return to the mayoral committee, this time as infrastructure and engineering MMC (member […]
Politics Nelson Mandela Bay speaker blames Covid-19 as one of the reasons for not holding mayoral elections
The metro has been without a mayor since the UDM’s Mongameli Bobani was booted out via a vote of no confidence in December 2019.
Politics ‘Indecisive’ Ramaphosa cut from same cloth as Zuma, says analyst
He said in genuine democracy, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Khusela Diko, would be forced to resign immediately because of her husband’s alleged involvement on corruption.
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ANC past its sell-by date, but don’t count on support from left to save SA
Experts say those hoping that the ANC’s alliance partners would side with the people of the country in the battle against corruption shouldn’t hold their breath, while there is equally little hope of the party’s integrity committee doing anything to punish those respnsible.
Politics Dissolution of NMB council irrational and unlawful – acting mayor
The metro has always been in hot water with National Treasury, and Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has also expressed concern over the situation.
Politics Alcohol ban should not be lifted just yet – DA’s Makashule Gana at odds with party’s position
DA leadership hopeful Mbali Ntuli, who was this week’s guest on the episode, said she believed the government could be more creative with the ban.
Politics ‘Fire all corrupt ministers and MECs now!’ demands Cosatu
Cosatu says if government really wants to prove they are serious about tackling corruption, they must fire all ministers, MECs and other public officials involved in corruption and financial malfeasance, and fast track legal prosecutions.
Politics VBS-linked officials’ reinstatement causing friction in ANC
Limpopo ANC structures have endorsed the decision by the national leadership of the ANC to reinstate Florence Radzilani and Danny Msiza in their positions.
Politics ANC apologises for breaking lockdown regulations outside Mlangeni home
Police have since said they were investigating the matter, a development which the ANC welcomed.
Politics ANC NEC says it is ‘outraged’ and ‘ashamed’ by reports of Covid-19 corruption
He said the party was now drawing the line on corruption and would combine preventative and punishment measures in its fight.
Politics ANC rejects appointment of ex-NMB mayor Bobani as infrastructure MMC
ANC regional task team coordinator Luyolo Nqakula said the party would never support any decisions taken by the black caucus not borne out of engagement and consultation.
Politics Ramaphosa faces push back in bid to curb family of ANC leaders doing business with state
In the end, the NEC did not take a firm decision on the matter and it was referred to a future meeting.
Politics Lungisa out, Bobani back in as MMC in Nelson Mandela Bay
Bobani was removed from his position as mayor in December last year after relations with the ANC and other smaller parties in the coalition soured.
Politics R125m Diko tender was not going to benefit amaBhaca, say King Madzikane’s grandchildren
Diko had justified the now cancelled tender, saying he had a responsibility to support the rural community where he came from.
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