South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to move ahead with the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill, despite strong opposition from within and outside the government. He signed the controversial Bill into law just before his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in the May elections. The NHI aims to provide…
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Former Ex-Convict Takes Helm as South Africa’s Sports Minister.
In a surprising turn of events, South Africa has appointed a new Sports Minister who brings with him a unique background and a compelling story of redemption. Bongani “Blade” Nzimande, once a notorious gangster in the bustling streets of Johannesburg, has now ascended to a position of prominence in the country’s government. Nzimande’s journey from…
“It is time to establish a world order based on democracy.”
US threats to states that take action on Gaza must compel them to form a coalition and collectively resist US imperialism. There has been significant discussion about South Africa’s landmark case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The case accuses Israel of committing the crime of genocide against the Palestinian people. While many…
Kenyan citizen Washington Okumu helped secure South Africa’s first democratic election.
It is often overlooked that the April 26-29, 1994 election that brought the African National Congress (ANC) government to power in South Africa was on the brink of violence before the last minute. An 11th-hour agreement on 19 April brought the Zulu-majority Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) into the contest. Inkatha had been boycotting the process and challenging…
Former South Africas president Jacob Zuma barred from running in election.
Former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission, or IEC, has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. His backing of the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has been seen…
South Africa investigators raid home of the speaker of parliament speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa
An elite unit of South Africa’s police has raided the Johannesburg home of the speaker of parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, over corruption allegations. She has been accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts when she served as defence minister. “The Speaker steadfastly upholds her strong conviction of innocence,” said a statement from parliament. The…
5 important things happening in South Africa today.
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South African opposition calls for withdrawal of troops from DR Congo.
South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion. Two soldiers were killed and three were injured after a mortar bomb landed in their base on Wednesday. The attack has led to South African opposition politicians calling for the withdrawal of troops…
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