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Reading Time: 2 MinutesAfrican National Congress (ANC) parliamentary whip Mdumiseni Ntuli has withdrawn several motions, including one to nominate MPs to the Judicial System Commission (JSC).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elect a Speaker and MPs to the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), but this was also withdrawn.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…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe African National Congress (ANC) is due to brief the media on progress in Gauteng unity government negotiations on Wednesday morning. This follows an explanation by the Democratic Alliance (DA) about the impasse between the two parties. The ANC and DA won 34 percent and 27 percent of the vote respectively in May's Gauteng provincial elections. The DA said it was not willing to accede to the ANC's demands regarding the allocation of powers among various government departments in the province. In a report late on Tuesday, the DA said the ANC had offered the DA three…
Babes Wodumo sends love voice message to Mampintsha Babes Wodumo loves her husband, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, who passed away in December 2022, dearly. In a recent social media post, the Gomm singer shared a voice note she sent to the father of her child, Sponge Wodumo on WhatsApp. As she told her late husband how much she loved him, the sounds of her babies crying wildly could be heard. Speaking in her native language, isiZulu, the singer said: “I just want you to know one thing, I love you and I always will. I know you didn't want me to…
Babes Wodumo's voice memo to her late husband leaves fans emotional Babes Wodumo loves her husband, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, who passed away in December 2022, dearly. In a recent social media post, the Gomm singer shared a voice note she sent to the father of her child, Sponge Wodumo on WhatsApp. As she told her late husband how much she loved him, the sounds of her babies crying wildly could be heard. Speaking in her native language, isiZulu, the singer said: “I just want you to know one thing, I love you and I always will. I know you didn't…
Makhazi borrowed money from Mashonisa to attend the BET Awards Makaj opened up about his financial struggles during a recent interview with Mac G and Sol Fenduka. The South African star flew to Los Angeles for the BET Awards, where he won the viewer-voted award for Best New International Act. But she had no money and all the money she spent on the flight was borrowed. Makhazi revealed these personal details while praying during the interview. The “Ma Gear” hitmaker thanked God for the win as it would have been a waste for him to have been on a plane…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesDemocratic Alliance (DA) federal council speaker Helen Zille said that although progress was being made in negotiations, the DA and the African National Congress (ANC) were yet to reach an agreement on forming the government in Gauteng. The DA was briefing the media on its impasse with the ANC in Gauteng. She says governance in Gauteng must be a power-sharing arrangement and therefore the ANC cannot dictate the terms of governance. Zille says he is ready to join a Gauteng Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) on the basis of a power-sharing partnership that reflects the will of…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe National Assembly shelved various motions to elect members to various bodies. These include motions for the election of members to sit on the Justice Committee, the SADC Parliamentary Forum and the election of three parliamentary speakers. This was the first parliamentary meeting since MPs were sworn in and the agenda for the day was the filling of posts both in and outside parliament. However, that did not happen as three motions were shelved for political consultations. “Mr Speaker, the reason for this withdrawal is to further discuss matters that need to be resolved in relation to…
DA leader John Steenhausen. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G) aAgricultural economists say they are confident that newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen can boost farming prospects. Steenhuisen's appointment on Sunday came against the backdrop of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa's (Agbiz) latest confidence index falling to 38 points in the second quarter of 2024, from 40 points in the previous quarter, the lowest since 2009. Political uncertainty, as well as El Niño-related drought, problems with road infrastructure and municipal service delivery, animal diseases and continuing geopolitical tensions, contributed to low sentiment. Following national and provincial elections on May 29, there was…
Zanele Potreva Zanele Potreva continues to hold her own with a new radio show. The South African star announced his joining 5FM on his Instagram account. Zanele expressed excitement about her new job as her radio career portfolio expands. The media personality will host the 5Drive show from Monday to Friday. “BIGHEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF MY RADIO CAREER 🚨😭😭😭 ALL MY CHAMPIONS!!! WE'RE DOING DRIVETIME BABY!!!😭🔥👑😍OHHH THANK YOU JESUS❤️🙏🏾 Starting tomorrow I'm super excited to be the new host of #5Drive on @5fm alongside @nickarchibaldza @yangamjoli @hisnameisjude @shabzimadallion @masego_c 🥹🔥😍🥳🤩👑🙏🏾 aka SUPER DRIVE🥹😍👑🔥 Monday-Friday 3-6pm,” she wrote. “Years ago when I…