[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will launch an urgent application on Wednesday at the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to have the October municipal elections deferred. IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini made the announcement at a media briefing in Pretoria, saying the commission wanted the polls to be held no later than February 2022. “This court…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The supporters of former president Jacob Zuma behind the #FreeJacobZuma campaign will now approach the International Criminal Court (ICC) in an effort to force his release from prison. The campaign, led by the former president’s staunch ally and suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus, previously indicated the memorandum of demands would be delivered to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has tendered his resignation. This was according to reports by the Mail and Guardian on Thursday, which were subsequently confirmed. President Cyril Ramaphosa called a meeting with the African National Congress’ top brass to discuss this and other matters, including his upcoming Cabinet reshuffle announcement. ALSO READ: Mkhize can’t…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ramaphosa began his address by talking about how government was working to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild the country, especially after the recent riots in KZN and Gauteng. He said he was reshuffling Cabinet to increase the state’s capacity to run the country. Ramaphosa has become known for preferring stability over change,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The department of correctional services on Friday morning confirmed former President Jacob Zuma was admitted to a hospital outside the Estcourt Correctional Centre for medical observation. Zuma admitted to hospital The department said in a statement “everyone who is detained, including every sentenced prisoner, has the right to conditions of detention that are…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday granted former president Jacob Zuma a postponement in his arms deal corruption trial. The corruption trial, which involves Zuma and French arms company, Thales, is set to resume on 9 and 10 September. The high court was expected to hear Zuma’s special plea for the recusal of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ANC councillor Jolidee Matongo has been elected the new executive mayor of the City of Joburg. Council speaker Nonceba Molwele made the announcement during a special council meeting on Tuesday morning. There were no other mayoral candidates nominated for the position. “If only one candidate is nominated, the person preceding must declare that candidate elected.…
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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Former president Jacob Zuma had a surgical procedure on Saturday and other procedures have been scheduled for the coming days, according to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The department said in a statement on Sunday, Zuma remains in hospital outside Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. “As a result, DCS is unable to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ANC councillor Mxolisi Siyonzana has been elected as the new executive mayor of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. Siyonzana, a known ally of suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, was elected during a special council seating on Monday morning. There were 88 councillors present in council during the vote, and 87 of them voted. Siyonzana…