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Reading Time: 2 MinutesFifty-eight MPs from Dr John Hlophe's Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party will be sworn in as Members of Parliament this morning. They had told Parliament just over a week ago that they would not be able to be sworn in alongside other elected officials. At the time, the party said it would contest the results of the May 29 election. The MK Party did not attend the mass oath-taking ceremony held in Parliament on June 14 and 15. To serve as a member of Congress, one must take an oath or affirm allegiance to the Republic and…
Reading Time: Five MinutesThe African National Congress (ANC) has slammed some political parties in the media for making exorbitant demands for certain ministerial posts, as the party maintains that only President Cyril Ramaphosa has the power to appoint executive officials. The comments come amid growing calls for calm as many South Africans await the announcement of the cabinet of the country's seventh democratic government. ANC update on second phase of government of national unity #GNU The ANC is concerned that some political parties are making outlandish and outrageous demands through the media regarding certain cabinet posts. #Let's do more together…
Minnie Dlamini reveals why she won't take legal action against Musa Khaura Minnie Dlamini will not be taking legal action against controversial YouTuber Musa Khaura. A few days ago, Musa reported on X that Minnie had cheated on former MultiChoice executive Nkateko Mabaso, who died last week, with her ex-husband Quinton Jones. TV personalities have slammed Khawla for spreading false reports. “You said I cheated with Edwin Sodi? Now Nkateko Mabaso? Which one? Who's next? Stop it, dammit. This is an incredible disrespect to my friend's family and his memory. People are grieving and you are shameless,” she said. In…
Since Jafta's death, Mama Buyiswa, head of the family, has been tasked with facilitating unity between the Bala and Jafta families. Months after the death of Sebenzile Jafta, father-in-law of the Bala siblings, TV station Mzansi Magic has announced the return of the reality TV show. Rose family. “The first season Rose family “'Bab' Jafta' has been a huge success and has been well received by our viewers. We look forward to the second season. At the same time, we are saddened by the loss of Bab' Jafta,” said Shirley Adnisi, Director, Local Entertainment Channels, MultiChoice. Fondly known as Babu…
The orchestra is made up of young talent from different African countries and operates under the auspices of the Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra. Marking a new chapter in African orchestral music, the Mzansi Philharmonic has announced the launch of the Africa United Youth Orchestra (AUYO). “The Africa United Youth Orchestra marks an important milestone in promoting unity, collaboration and excellence among Africa's diverse cultures,” Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra chief executive officer and artistic director Bongani Thembe said in a statement. The announcement comes as South Africa celebrates Youth Month and just one month after Africa Month, which is celebrated in May. The…
The Foundation won the Social & Influencer Lions: Social Purpose category. One year after the AI-generated Ricky Rick song was released Stronger Following its release, the song and campaign won the Silver Lion at the Cannes 2024 Awards. Stronger It was released on Youth Day last year after Ricky Rick's death in February 2022. The Cannes Lions Awards are a tribute to creative communications, advertising and related fields. The awards are considered the largest gathering of the advertising and creative communications industry. AI born from Ricky's words The Riky Rick Foundation, along with production company Audio Militia/Ganja Beatz, won a…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday said ongoing disputes over power-sharing and positions must not be allowed to thwart the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU). In his weekly newsletter, President Ramaphosa called on partners in the new 10-party coalition to demonstrate their commitment to the process and to the country. “South Africans are watching, and we should not waste our energy on those who stand in the way of our country's progress or who lose momentum over solvable differences,” he wrote. The call comes amid a deadlock in talks…
Former ANC KwaZulu-Natal deputy speaker, Mike Mabuyakul. (Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images) Mike Mabuyakul, a former deputy speaker of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal, warned that the party risked implosion if it did not adapt to the new political environment. Addressing members of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Durban at the weekend, Mabuyakul said the ANC could not continue to use the same tactics it used to rally support during the liberation struggle. The ANC, which has been in power since the advent of democracy in 1994, lost its majority for the first time in last month's general…
The two-time Rugby World Cup champions are in England after winning 41-13 against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. In true South African style, the Springbok players remained in high spirits after their flight home was cancelled, singing and dancing inside Heathrow Airport in the UK. It's past midnight at Heathrow Airport and the flight is cancelled. @Springboks I'm dancing. It doesn't seem real… I'm tired, I'm dirty and I don't know when my flight will be rescheduled. But the Springboks are dancing😍🇿🇦 #Bokke 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rGl5YWyVKm— Shantini Naidoo (@ShantzN) June 23, 2024 The two-time Rugby World Cup champions are in England…
Uwen Garret surveys the destruction of his home in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on March 16, 2015. Cyclone Pam ravaged the South Pacific island with hurricane-force winds, giant waves and flash floods. (Photo: Dave Hunt Pool/Getty Images) Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have killed more than 100 people in India. In Africa, some countries are experiencing torrential rains while others are suffering from severe drought. At the recent meeting of Commonwealth Health Ministers in Geneva, Switzerland, we looked together at how climate change is increasing the incidence of vector-borne infectious diseases – not only the spread of malaria but also…