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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Government of National Unity cabinet late on Sunday night. (Elmond Jiyane) President Cyril Ramaphosa has included six opposition lawmakers in his new cabinet after two weeks of difficult coalition negotiations after the ANC lost its majority in May's elections. President Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet late on Sunday night. Former Opposition Leader John Steenhausen has been appointed Minister of Agriculture, one of six posts held by the Democratic Alliance. The party's Floor Leader Siviwe Gwalbe, 34, has been appointed Minister of Education and KwaZulu-Natal Speaker Dean McPherson has been appointed Minister of Public Works. Leon Schreiber…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesUmkhonto weSizwe (MK) party is charting a way forward with top leaders drafting a party constitution over the weekend. The MK party held a three-day strategic dialogue in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, which concluded on Sunday. The meeting was attended by top party leaders, including former president Jacob Zuma. Among the issues raised in Limpopo was the party's mandate. MK general secretary Arthur Zwane said some of the resolutions included highlighting the party's Pan-Africanist ideals. “We declared ourselves to be a Pan-Africanist party. Secondly, we made an ideological commitment that we felt we needed to make sure voters understood…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he and others had chosen to form a national unity government in response to South Africans' clear desire for political parties to work together for the country's future. He said the 11-party coalition was committed to working together. The president announced his cabinet in a live address to the nation on the SABC on Sunday night, following weeks of acrimonious negotiations between the parties that will make up the national unity government. The MK Party and the EFF did not join the GNU, choosing instead to sit as opposition parties in Parliament.…

Reading Time: 3 MinutesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is due to announce the members of his new Cabinet this evening. This is almost that's all 2 weeks later Ramaphosa He was sworn in for his second term following the general election on May 29 and election by members of parliament on June 14. According to the presidential office, “the new national executive will constitute the seventh democratic government as a government of national unity made up of diverse political parties.” The announcement will be broadcast live. 9 pm Central African Time. President Ramaphosa announces new national executive President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) say they are trying to block an African National Congress-Democratic Alliance (ANC-DA) coalition government because it would be disastrous for the country. EFF deputy leader Floyd Shivambu has reiterated the proposal to join an ANC-led government with other parties except the DA and the Front Freedom Plus (FF+). In a letter to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula yesterday, the party proposed to enter into a new agreement with the ANC, which would replace the current Government of National Unity (GNU) statement of intent signed by 10 parties. Shivambu says the ANC-DA coalition must…

Sophie Ndaba and her son Ocean L. Sophie Ndaba's very supportive son Ocean L penned a sweet birthday message for her today. The South African actress celebrates her 51st birthday today and took to social media to express her gratitude. Ocean L, who has been supporting his mother through some health issues, posted a lengthy message of love and praise to Instagram on her birthday. “Happy birthday to the coolest mom ❤️🌊 If you hadn't been born today, I wouldn't exist. Your courage, strength, perseverance and the power of prayer have made it possible for you to walk the path…

Moody's Rating Agency Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service has warned that rising political and social risks in Kenya could undermine the government's ability to consolidate its finances. The announcement comes after Kenyan President William Ruto announced he would withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax increases following deadly protests that saw part of Parliament House burn down earlier this week. The ratings agency said the proposed tax measures are essential to improving Kenya's fiscal position. Moody's last month downgraded Kenya's senior unsecured debt ratings, as well as long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, to B3 from B2, citing increased…

Moody's Rating Agency Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service has warned that rising political and social risks in Kenya could undermine the government's ability to consolidate its finances. The announcement comes after Kenyan President William Ruto announced he would withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax increases following deadly protests that saw part of Parliament House burn down earlier this week. The ratings agency said the proposed tax measures are essential to improving Kenya's fiscal position. Moody's last month downgraded Kenya's senior unsecured debt ratings, as well as long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, to B3 from B2, citing increased…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the African National Congress (ANC) in talks to form the seventh government, expressing their intention to work with the party. However, the EFF's proposal is conditional on the exclusion of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (FF+).This was revealed in a letter written by EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. The EFF believes there is still scope for the ANC and EFF to come together and govern jointly, based on their election manifestos. In this lengthy letter, the EFF proposes a new agreement…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe National Freedom Party (NFP) has said it may consider quitting the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal if the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) fails to annul the election in which Michael Khumalo was elected as the new mayor of Zululand district. The NFP says it was not consulted. The mayor's post became vacant following the appointment of former mayor Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the province's new Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC under the IFP-led Government of Provincial Unity (GPU). With one seat in the provincial parliament, the NFP are kingmakers and if they…