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Reading Time: 2 MinutesRise Mzansi has stated its willingness to join other parties in national dialogue on coalitions or to join the proposed Government of National Unity (GNU). In a statement, the party said it would listen and consult with multiple political parties with the intention of promoting the interests of the people. Last week, ANC speaker Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ANC's NEC had resolved to form a government of national unity. Rise Mzansi spokesperson Gugu Ndima called on all political parties to approach the coming days with maturity and seriousness. “We encourage all political parties to approach the…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe National Assembly is due to hold its first session soon, where 400 politicians will be sworn in as members of the National Assembly. Of the 18 parties in the 7th Parliament, 11 were re-elected and the remaining seven are represented in Parliament for the first time. Fadiel Adams, chairman of the National Congress of Colored People, said the party's journey has not been easy. Fadiel was previously a city councillor for the City of Cape Town. His party now has two seats in parliament. “You know, it's impossible to enter parliament as a brand new party…
This is the second serious car accident Shevesht has been involved in this year. Netizens have showered love and condolences on popular musician, Lelogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt. This follows the untimely death of his nine-year-old daughter. Shevesht loses daughter in car accident The tragic incident occurred on Saturday on the R37 road adjacent to Smelters Mine in Limpopo as the musicians were on their way to an ANC Siyanqhoba rally celebration concert. The gala concert, scheduled to be held on Sunday at Zone R Park in Lebowakgomo, featuring King Monada and Prince Benza among others, was set to…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesEighteen parties are expected to form a government within the required 14 days after the election results are announced, but Dr Oshpen Maseng, a political analyst at the University of Mpumalanga, believes the process will not be smooth sailing. The ANC has already announced its position, choosing the Government of National Unity as its preferred form of government. Masseng said the coalition governments in some of the country's local governments were emblematic of the instability that coalition governments can bring. “People from different parties have different political stances so of course there will be different opinions. So…
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe possibility of a Government of National Unity (GNU) has surprised many South Africans, leaving them wondering what the composition of Parliament would be. SABC News I spoke to several residents of Mahikeng in North Western Province and they believe a coalition government is best for the country. “For 30 years the ANC has done nothing but plunge the country into chaos, but a coalition government could revitalise South Africa's economic fabric,” one resident said. “The economy is terrible at the moment and we need it to get better. If you look at the next five years,…
Formerly owned by rhino breeder John Hume, the animals are expected to significantly increase the biodiversity of their new habitat. Photo: Michael Dexter 120 captive-bred southern white rhinos have been safely transported to a private reserve along the western border of Kruger National Park to begin a new life in the wild. African Parks announced on Friday that it has donated 120 of the 2,000 rhinos once kept by controversial rhino breeder John Hume to Greater Kruger Conservation Foundation (GKEPF) member reserves in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces as rhinos are reintroduced to the area for the first time in nearly…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Good Party says it will soon meet with other political parties to discuss the ANC's proposed government of national unity. The ANC announced that it would seek to form a unity government with the opposition parties to advance the interests of South Africans. This comes after it failed to secure a majority in the recent general elections. The Party of Good lost one of its two seats in the National Assembly. The party's leader, Patricia de Lille, said this was due to a changing political situation. “Yes, we lost a seat, but so did many other…
Lead legacy: research shows that lead, a base metal used for making car batteries, still contaminates Zambian towns years after mines are closed down. Photo: Human Rights Watch The United States leap-frogged competitors in the scramble for African minerals required to power the global energy transition when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in late 2022 for the development of a regional value chain in the electric vehicle battery sector. The MoU challenged the dominance of China, South Africa, Hong Kong, Mauritius and India as the traditional consumers of Zambian…
It was a mix of fashion sense when Gigi Kodwa and Thabo Bester both chose cashmere coats for their court appearances this month. Who would have thought that a coat would become the nexus connecting former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gigi Kodwa, and convicted murder and rape suspect, Thabo Bester? Specifically, a cashmere camel coat. As for Bester's record of courtroom fashion, he's seen everything from demure to extremely extravagant during his court appearances following his release from prison. Kodwa wore a similar coat when he appeared in court this week on bribery charges, and his coat has…
Hilton Hotel, Photo: Liz Comins eThekwini metro and the Hospitality Federation of South Africa (Fedhasa) have welcomed the news that the Hilton Durban hotel will reopen “soon” after being closed in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reintroducing a five-star hotel to the city centre. A source close to the hospitality industry, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the privately owned hotel is preparing to open within about four weeks. Getting ready at the Hilton Hotel, photo by Liz Comins Getting ready at the Hilton Hotel, photo by Liz Comins Getting ready at the Hilton Hotel, photo by Liz…