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(Vitoria Holdings LLC/Getty Images) The rand fell from R18.90 to nearly R19.00 on Thursday night, shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the DA, EFF, IFP and smaller parties would form a Government of National Unity (GNU) to jointly govern South Africa.However, the South African currency recovered some of its losses overnight, trading at 18.92 rand per dollar on Friday morning and briefly reaching 19.00 rand per dollar early Thursday morning.The GNU agreement will include measurable targets for economic growth, inclusion, service delivery and development. All parties to the GNU must be committed to “shared values of nation-building and social…
Kabza De Small releases new song “Kabza Chant” Kabza de Small's new song Kab the Chant It has received widespread support and enthusiasm from South Africans. The musician, whose real name is Kabelo Motha, has collaborated with other talented music artistes such as Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Mthunzi, Nokwazi, Anzo Mashudu, Murumba Pitch and Tman Xpress to create magical sounds. A mainstay of the amapiano genre, Kabza De Small continues to take the music industry by storm with this latest release. Social media has been buzzing with praise as fans share their enjoyment of the song through posts and memes.…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will only agree to join the African National Congress' (ANC) proposed Government of National Unity (GNU) if the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Patriotic Alliance (PA) are excluded. Yesterday, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the party was seeking to form a national unity government with a broader opposition group. The party set out strict conditions for political parties to join the pact. The DA says it wants to hear details about how a government of national unity will be run at its next meeting…
Mrs. Du encourages fans to build wealth instead of spending lavishly Lady Do, whose real name is Duduzile Ngwenya, is known for being outspoken and has used her social media platforms to mentor other artistes in the industry. The Amapiano vocalist took to Instagram to advise people to work towards building wealth instead of spending their money on luxury brands. Madame Du used her life as an inspiration to her followers. “I decided that I would first try to earn an income outside of music, to create a business that would keep my life on track with or without music…
The management of waste in the form of solar panels and wind turbines has become a major issue for proponents of these new energy sources. (Costfoto/NurPhoto) There are concerns about what will happen to earlier generations of panels, turbines and batteries that boomed over the past decade, they write, and management of “e-waste” will play an increasingly important role. Shirley Webber.”Chinese manufacturers are churning out solar panels, causing a global glut and a collapse in prices. 80% of solar panels are made in China, but they are so cheap that they are now being used to line garden fences in…
DA leader John Steenhausen at the IEC results centre in Midrand during the 2024 elections. (Alfonso Nkunjana/News24) The DA's negotiating framework puts the constitution at the centre of discussions with the ANC.The party argues that the independence of the South African Reserve Bank must be respected and that the executive placements are illegal.The parties are scheduled to meet later Friday.The DA's framework document for negotiations with the ANC states that the party will be interested in any governing arrangement that is based on key tenets of the constitution.The document, which will be used as the starting point for the first…
As a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in recent years, Fête de la Musique has been held in various locations around the city. For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fête de la Musique (FDLM) festival will be held in the same area of Johannesburg’s Victoria Yards. The free music festival last took place in the same location in 2019, with the festival's six stages dotted around the New Town district, creating an authentic festival atmosphere. Together Again The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away the intimacy and convenience of being able to walk to all…
The DA's negotiating framework puts the constitution at the centre of discussions with the ANC.The party argues that the independence of the South African Reserve Bank must be respected and that the executive placements are illegal.The parties are scheduled to meet later Friday.The DA's framework document for negotiations with the ANC states that the party will be interested in any governing arrangement that is based on key tenets of the constitution.The document, which will be used as the starting point for the first official meeting between the ANC and DA on Friday, says any governance structure must be subject to…
FlySaffair's Johannesburg-bound flight was grounded at Cape Town International Airport following a bomb threat. (Mlungisi Louw/Volksblad/Gallo Images) On Thursday, a flight to Cape Town was delayed for several hours because of a bomb threat.Passengers disembarked safely and the plane was given a thorough inspection.Operations have since resumed.A FlySafair flight to Johannesburg was grounded at Cape Town International Airport following a reported bomb threat on Thursday night.However, the plane, which was scheduled to depart at 5:25 p.m., was declared safe by 10 p.m. and normal operations resumed.Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said a police bomb squad was dispatched to the airport…
Jacob Zuma of the Mkhonto weSizwe (MK) party will not be an MP, but his daughter Duduzile Zuma Sambudla will. (Sharon Seletho/Garo Images) Former President Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges, will not represent his new MK party in Parliament, but several of his state capture aides and other close aides, including his daughter, will take their seats as MPs in the seventh parliament.In one of the ironies that characterise South African politics, the South African Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday handed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo a list of people representing political parties in Parliament, a list that includes…