ORAL REPLIES IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
On Thursday, 14 May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to Questions for Oral Replies by Members of the National Assembly. Questions for Oral Reply is one of the mechanisms that Parliament uses to hold the Executive to account. The session will cover amongst other issues, the Skills Development among the Youth; benefits of various investments […]
ACT MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER BOTSWANA PRESIDENT FESTUS MOGAE
The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) joins the people of Botswana, the African continent, and the international community in mourning the passing of former President Festus Mogae, who has died at the age of 86. President Mogae will be remembered as a principled leader, an advocate of clean governance, and a committed servant of the […]
US “SECOND CIA” LEAD THE WAY IN THE USE OF SOFT POWER FOR REGIME CHANGE
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Since its establishment in 1983, the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has stayed true to its nefarious objectives, which are aimed at subverting undesirable foreign governments that are deemed to pursue malign activities that threaten the foreign policy interests of the world’s superpower. When the Ronald Reagan administration founded NED as an NGO, they […]
THE SILENT THEFT AFTER DEATH
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‘Widows and children are being deprived of their homes and dignity by families claiming property that does not belong to them’ When a man dies, the grief experienced by his wife and children should be met with compassion, protection, and support. It should be a time for mourning, remembrance, and healing. Yet, in most households, […]
SA GOVERNMENT COMMEMORATES WORLD RADIO DAY
Government joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day, a day that recognises the enduring power of radio as a trusted and accessible source of information, education, and entertainment. Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day (WRD) is celebrated every February […]
SADC DEPLOYS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TO MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support the Governments of Mozambique and South Africa, following recent floods and extreme weather conditions that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of infrastructure and disruptions of essential services. The deployment of the SADC ERT, as part of the SADC’s regional disaster response mechanisms, is aimed at supporting […]
ATM’S URGENT CALL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC NEGLIGENCE FOLLOWING MONTAGUE GARDENS ACID SPILL
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses profound concern regarding the hazardous materials incident that transpired in Montague Gardens on January 12, 2026, involving a nitric acid spill at a local industrial facility. This alarming event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures and raises critical questions about the ongoing negligence in hazardous materials management […]
“RETSA TSELA” INITIATIVE IS THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE
In the heart of Potchefstroom, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not led by politicians or celebrities, but by a 22-year-old named Peterson Sebati and a dynamic force of young South Africans who have resolved: “We will not wait for change – we will create it ourselves.” They are embodying what it means to “be the change […]
BCMU CONDEMNS SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION, CALLS FOR WORKING-CLASS ACTION
The Black Consciousness Movement United (BCMU) notes with grave concern the recent revelations by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi regarding corruption within the criminal justice system and alleged links between public officials and criminal syndicates. While many have expressed shock, BCMU is neither surprised nor astonished by these allegations, as they point to a deeper crisis […]
“ABSURD FOR ANYONE IN ANC TO EQUATE SACP’S ELECTION CONTESTATION TO THE MKP – A PARTY FOUNDED ON ETHNIC MOBILIZATION AND CHAUVINISM” – SAMBATHA
A few days ago, I read with distraught an article in one of the country’s leading newspapers titled: “Consider the implications’: ANC officials warn SACP against contesting elections”. The opening sequence of the article goes further proclaiming the following: “The ANC’s national officials have warned the SACP it could suffer the same fate as former […]
CURRENT POLITICAL BICKERING MISSES STEVE BIKO’S HISTORIC MISSION TO UNITE LIBERATION FORCES
From his arrest at a roadblock with Peter Jones, on August 18, 1977 in Grahamstown, Steve Biko was on a mission he described as forming one liberation movement. That was the last detention that Biko, the founding father of Black Consciousness, would be seen alive. He would only emerge weeks later when his mortal remains […]
UN IN SOUTH AFRICA EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES FOR EASTERN CAPE FLOODS
The United Nations in South Africa expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by the devastating floods that have swept across parts of the Eastern Cape, tragically claiming many lives, destroying schools and displacing hundreds. On behalf of the United Nations Country Team, the UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Nelson Muffuh, extends deepest […]