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The event, hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Moozlie, will feature some of Mzansi's top artistes, including Molda, Nadia Nakai and Kabza de Small. Africa's number one female DJ, Zinhle Ziyane, is gearing up for the much-anticipated Zee Nation Fest, which will be held on International Women's Day this August. This concert is Umrilo She is celebrating her 20th anniversary in the music industry as a hit maker. talk CitizenThe multi-award winning DJ expressed his excitement about the show, the stellar lineup and his 20-year journey in the music scene. Zinhle said fans can expect an unforgettable experience that celebrates both…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe new Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, joked about life in prison at the swearing-in ceremony. Mr McKenzie is one of 76 members of the new national executive to be sworn in in Cape Town. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will preside over the swearing-in ceremony at the Cape Town International Conference Centre. Mr Mackenzie, leader of the Patriotic Union, became part of the Government of National Unity following the May 29 election. He was sentenced to prison in 1996 for armed robbery. Zondo and McKenzie shared some fun moments. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo: “God…
Makhadzi's mother, along with her family, excitedly waited for the BET Award winner at OR Tambo International Airport. Speaking to reporters at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, she welcomed her daughter Makhazi and said her mother was proud of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award-winning artiste. “I cannot explain to these people the joy I feel. I am who I am because of my daughter. I am so proud of her. She has made me special in this country,” said Chivenda Makhadzi's mother, Josephine Munyai. Following her win at the 24th Annual BET Awards held at the Peacock…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAfrican National Congress (ANC) member Paul Mashatile has been sworn in as the country's vice president. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at a ceremony at the Cape Town International Conference Centre. Mashatile will return to his post after the May 29 national and provincial elections. He is one of 76 new members of the National Executive being sworn in today. The 32 ministers of the Government of National Unity (GNU) are drawn from various political parties. 43 deputy ministers will also be sworn in today. Newly appointed Defence Minister Angie Motsega was the…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesPolitical analyst Professor Setsurego Matebesi said he was disappointed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had failed to deliver on one of his early promises before assuming leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) – to reduce the size of Cabinet and the national executive. President Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers to his seventh democratic government, based on the Government of National Unity (GNU) agreement with 10 other political parties. This is the first time in the country's democracy that the national executive will be made up of a joint leadership of…
Senzo Mchunu (M&G) Water experts say outgoing Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has been left with a big shoes to fill. Mchunu, who was appointed police minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa's national unity cabinet on Sunday, has been replaced by ANC parliamentary secretary Pemi Majodina. WaterCan executive manager Ferial Adamu said Mchunu taught him that “you can't deal with water issues by sitting in an office in Pretoria, you have to get out there and deal with it”. “He did it, and it wasn't just some flashy speech,” she said. “He was a very approachable guy. When I met…
Reading Time: < 1 MinutesGauteng Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Solly Msimanga said the deadlock in negotiations between his party and the African National Congress (ANC) to form a provincial unity government would have a negative impact on service delivery in the province. The two parties remain at odds and have yet to agree on the composition of their executive committee. The DA said the ANC was insisting on giving it three ministerial seats in the Gauteng provincial government and retaining the remaining seven seats, including the premier position. This is said to be in breach of the proportionality clause. Msimanga…
New Environment Minister Dion George. (OJ Collotty, Gallo Images) ohA key area of focus for South Africa's new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dion George, will be the country's just energy transition towards a low-carbon economy. “My immediate focus is how South Africa participates in and achieves a just transition that is so important for the country and the world,” said the 58-year-old, who was the Democratic Alliance's finance spokesman. Mail & Guardian Tuesday, the eve of the ministers being sworn in. George succeeds Barbara Creasy, who is currently Transport Minister. His appointment was announced on Sunday night when…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAfrican National Congress (ANC) parliamentary whip Mdumiseni Ntuli has withdrawn several motions, including one to nominate MPs to the Judicial System Commission (JSC). This was the first plenary session of Parliament since the members of the seventh administration were sworn in. Also on the agenda was a motion to elect a Speaker and MPs to the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), but this was also withdrawn. Ntuli briefed parliament on the withdrawal. “I would like to withdraw the following motions. Motion number two is the Speakers' Conference, motion number four is the SADC Parliamentary…
Nota Baloyi criticizes Lorch's investment in new trucks Nota Baloyi was there for Thembinkosi Lorci who recently purchased a truck. The soccer star became a hot topic on social media as people talked about his move to buy a truck. Some were happy, some were dissatisfied. Nota, known as a vocal and outspoken critic, slammed Lorch for the acquisition. The podcast host said that investing money in buying a truck is not a good choice. “It's proof he doesn't have good advisers. Transnet is going to tighten the screws on him before he finishes paying off this truck… The kasi…