MK Party Has Finally Unveiled

 MK Party Has Finally Unveiled The List Of Their Party Leaders, See Them And Their Portfolios



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The UMkhonto Wesizwe Party has unveiled its new leadership team, marking a significant moment in its political journey. The announcement came during a high-profile event held in Johannesburg, attended by party members and prominent figures from various sectorsPresident Zuma Takes the Helm

Leading the party is President Zuma, whose vision and strategic acumen are expected to steer UMkhonto Wesizwe towards a new era of growth and influence. Known for his strong leadership and commitment to social justice, Zuma's appointment has been welcomed by supporters eager for dynamic change.

Key Appointments to Drive Party Agenda

Arthur Zwane assumes the role of Secretary General, bringing extensive organizational skills and a history of grassroots activism. Zwane's expertise in mobilizing communities is seen as vital for strengthening the party's base and ensuring effective communication of its policies.

Thulani Shongwe, the new Deputy Secretary General, complements Zwane with his experience in policy development and advocacy. Shongwe's role will be crucial in formulating strategies that resonate with the electorate and address pressing national issues.

Menzi Magubane, appointed as Treasurer General, will oversee the party's finances. His background in financial management is expected to ensure transparency and efficiency in handling party funds, fostering trust among supporters and donors.

Mokotjo Sebiloane, as National Chairperson, will lead the party's national executive committee. Sebiloane's leadership skills and dedication to party principles are anticipated to unify members and guide the party's strategic direction.

Looking Ahead

The newly appointed leadership team faces the challenge of revitalizing the UMkhonto Wesizwe Party's image and expanding its influence in the national political landscape. With a mix of seasoned leaders and fresh perspectives, the party aims to address socio-economic issues and advocate for equitable development.

The coming months will be crucial as the team sets out its priorities and strategies, seeking to solidify its position and connect with a broader constituency. Under President Zuma's leadership, the UMkhonto Wesizwe Party is poised for a transformative journey towards greater relevance and impact in South African politics.

DA vs ANC Over GNU

 ANC offers the DA 6 Ministerial and 7 Deputy Minister Positions in GNU

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Simon Nare


Despite what it described as outlandish and ridiculous demands by the DA for Cabinet positions, the ANC has reached out and offered the DA six Cabinet and seven deputy minister positions as part of the deal in the multi-party coalition agreement.


In a letter responding to DA demands, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula tells DA leader John Steenhuisen that the appointment of Cabinet positions by President Cyril Ramaphosa as enjoined by the Constitution, should be in the national interest.


Mbalula points out that Steenhuisen in the DA letter of demand, had suggested that parties would be allocated positions in the National Assembly according to the seats they secured. This, Mbalula argued, would make them accountable to themselves and not the National Assembly as it should be the case.


“It I clear to us that, subsequently, a different of understanding has arisen between our two parties regarding the interpretation of clause 16, particularly regarding whether the parties to the Statement of Intent consider all parties represented in the National Assembly or only those parties to the statement, in the determination of the number of positions they should be appointed


“We hold the view that the representation of parties should be based on the electoral mandate that they received, reflected in the number of seats they hold in the entire National Assembly. We hold this view because parties participating in the GNU are accountable to the electorate as a whole, and therefore to all members of the National Assembly,” stated Mbalula.


Mbalula went on to suggest that a fair and reasonable number of Cabinet positions that would be allocated to the DA would be six Cabinet positions and seven deputies.


Mbalula does not address other demands of the DA such as the Deputy President or Minister in the Presidency positions as well as Director-Generals in the department allocated to the DA to be appointed by a panel consisting of the party.


The DA had also, bizarrely, demanded that all tenders that were awarded since the pronouncement of election date should be revisited. 



However Mbalula does not touch on that matter but goes on to reassure Steenhuisen that the ANC is still committed to the formation of GNU and that this should be based on the principle set out in the Statement of Intent particularly on clause 16 and 17.


The clauses reads:


The Government of National Unity shall be constituted in a manner that reflects genuine inclusiveness of political parties that are party to this Statement of Intent and are represented in the National Assembly broadly taking into account the number of seats parties have in the National Assembly and the need to advance the National Interest. The President shall in constituting the Executive, take into account the electoral outcomes.

 Whilst recognizing the President’s prerogative to appoint Members of the Executive, such appointments should be done in consultation with the Leaders of the respective Parties of the Members considered for appointment.

But it appears from the two letters leaked on social media that the two parties have a different understanding of the clauses they themselves formulated.

ANCYL wants Mashatile to remain deputy president

 The ANC Youth League says there is no reason why Paul Mashatile shouldn't continue as the country's deputy president.
ANCYL wants Mashatile to remain deputy president


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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce his new cabinet soon, which is set to include members of the different parties in the government of national unity. 

He was elected for a second term in Parliament with the support of the DA and IFP after the ANC failed to garner a governing majority in the recent general elections. 

The DA has been a vocal critic of Mashatile in the past. 

In February, the DA opened a case against Mashatile following media reports implicating him in corruption during his time as Human Settlements MEC in Gauteng. 

The party also urged Ramaphosa to fire him while delivering a so-called dossier containing various allegations to the Union Buildings.

However, Malatji said until this is proven in court, there is no reason for Mashatile to be removed as deputy president. 

“The policy of the ANC says that those who have been charged must step aside. The DP (deputy president) has not been charged by anyone. 

"If DA says it has enough evidence, it must allow the law institutions to take the course,” said Malatji.

He added: “We can’t be told by them that Mashatile is corrupt when institutions of the state have not charged him. On that one, we’re clear. The ANC will act once the deputy president has been charged with corruption. 

"Until then, he remains the deputy president of the ANC. We know that he will be appointed deputy president of the country because that’s how the ANC operates."

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South Africa’s new government is making heads explode

 South Africa’s new government is making heads explode

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shakes hands with the newly elected deputy speaker of Parliament, Annelie Lotriet, as John Steenhuisen, the leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance, looks on

That giant whooshing sound you may have heard coming from Africa’s southern tip was a collective sigh of relief. South Africa’s top two political parties — the ruling African National Congress and the longtime opposition Democratic Alliance — managed to put aside their differences to form a national unity government and reelect Cyril Ramaphosa as president


By Keith B. Richburg
Global Opinions contributing columnist. 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shakes hands with the newly elected deputy speaker of Parliament, Annelie Lotriet, as John Steenhuisen, the leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance, looks on. (Nic Bothma/Reuters)
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That giant whooshing sound you may have heard coming from Africa’s southern tip was a collective sigh of relief. South Africa’s top two political parties — the ruling African National Congress and the longtime opposition Democratic Alliance — managed to put aside their differences to form a national unity government and reelect Cyril Ramaphosa as president.

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And that popping noise? That would have been the sound of heads exploding among the country’s radical socialists, populists and ethno-nationalists. They can’t countenance the idea of the continent’s most storied Black liberation movement sharing power with the party known as the representative of wealthy White suburbia.

Such a governing alliance seemed unlikely before the May 29 election, which left the ANC shorn of its parliamentary majority and needing a coalition partner to stay in power. But this alliance of the sensible center should allow South Africa to tackle its myriad problems, attract foreign investment and reach its potential as the continent’s economic engine. Stocks and the local currency, the rand, were buoyed by the news.

This governing coalition also avoided what many South Africans feared would be the “nightmare scenario”: an alliance between the ANC and extremists on the fringes. They include former ANC youth leader and firebrand Julius Malema, a red beret-wearing socialist who advocates sweeping nationalization of industry and confiscation of White farmland, as well as corrupt former president Jacob Zuma, whose tenure accelerated South Africa’s downward slide.

Zuma’s new Zulu-centric party, uMkhonto weSizwe, or MK, finished third, mostly on the strength of its support from Zuma’s KwaZulu-Natal heartland. Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters party came in a distant fourth. The two have joined in an opposition alliance with other leftist parties calling themselves the Progressive Caucus. Zuma blasted what he called the “White-led unholy alliance” between the DA and the ANC.

Zuma and Malema can still make trouble in Parliament, but for now they are consigned to the fringes. It must be particularly galling to Malema, a notorious race-baiter who likes to chant “kill the Boer,” meaning kill White farmers, to now sit powerless on the opposition benches while a White woman, Annelie Lotriet of the Democratic Alliance, serves as deputy speaker of Parliament.

You know what they say about karma.

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 WATCH #PresidentialInauguration2024 | In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always—

- Promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;

- Protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;

- Discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my

knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;

- Do justice to all; and

- Devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people. 

So help me God.

Here are all the newly-elected provincial Premiers in SA

 Here are all the newly-elected provincial Premiers in SA


The South African

Let’s take a look at the nine provincial Premiers for the seventh administration.

THESE ARE THE NEWLY-ELECTED PROVINCIAL PREMIERS

Newly-inducted provincial legislature representatives voted them in between the 13th and 14th of June.


Gauteng: Panyaza Lesufi (ANC)
KwaZulu-Natal: Thami Ntuli (IFP)
Western Cape: Alan Winde (DA)
Northern Cape: Dr. Zamani Saul (ANC)
Limpopo: Dr. Phophi Ramathuba (ANC)
Eastern Cape: Oscar Mabuyane (ANC)
North West: Lazarus Mokgosi (ANC)
Mpumalanga: Mandla Ndlovu (ANC)
Free State: Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae (ANC)

The people re-elected President Ramaphosa as the President of South Africa

Additionally, ANC’s Angela Thokozile “Thoko” Didiza has assumed the role of Speaker of the National Assembly (Parliament), with Dr Annelie Lotriet from the Democratic Alliance (DA) elected as Deputy Speaker.


The office of the Presidency has gazetted the approved salary hikes for ministers, deputy ministers, members of parliament and other legislators in South Africa.


How much do you think they earn?

The salaries will kick in retroactively from 1 April 2024, and reflect a 2.5% increase—well below inflation.


According to the presidency, the total annual package includes the following elements:


A basic salary component equal to 60% of the total, which constitutes the pensionable salary.

R120,000 per annum is included in the basic salary, equating to a monthly allowance of R10,000, which is excluded from income and, therefore, does not appear on the IRP 5 certificate.

An employer’s pension benefit contribution equal to 22.5% of pensionable salary.

A flexible portion for the remaining amount of the total.

These elements apply to all the salaries listed below.


HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF THEIR SALARIES:

The full salary hikes can be seen below:



Deputy president, ministers and deputy ministers 2024/25


Position (Pay level 1, effective from 1 April) 2023/24 2024/25

Deputy President R3 087 467 R3 164 654

Minister R2 624 329 R2 689 937

Deputy Minister R2 161 190 R2 215 220

Members of the National Assembly and NCOP 2022/23


Position (Pay level 1-2, effective from 1 April) 2023/24 2024/25

Speaker: NA R3 078 467 R3 164 654

Chair: NCOP R3 078 467 R3 164 654

Deputy Speaker: NA R2 161 190 R2 215 220

Deputy Speaker: NCOP R2 161 190 R2 215 220

House Chair R2 057 045 R2 108 472

Chief Whip: Majority Party R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Chief Whip: NCOP R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Parliamentary Counsellor: President R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Parliamentary Counsellor: Deputy President R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Leader of Opposition R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Committee Chair R1 634 452 R1 675 314

Deputy Chief Whip: Majority Party R1 471 064 R1 507 841

Chief Whip: Largest Minority Party R1 471 064 R1 507 841

Leader of Minority Party R1 471 064 R1 507 841

Whip R1 365 074 R1 399 201

Member of National Assembly R1 243 450 R1 274 536

Permanent Delegate of the NCOP R1 243 450 R1 274 536

HOW MUCH DO THE PREMIERS, MEC’S AND MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURES EARN?

Premiers, MECs and Members of Provincial Legislatures


Position (Pay level 1-3, effective from 1 April) 2023/24 2024/25

Premier R2 470 010 R2 531 760

Member of Executive Council R2 161 190 R2 215 220

Speaker R2 161 190 R2 215 220

Deputy Speaker R1 748 874 R1 792 595

Chief Whip: Majority Party R1 634 452 R1 675 314

Committee Chair R1 471 067 R1 507 844

Leader of Opposition R1 471 067 R1 507 844

Deputy Committee Chair R1 384 012 R1 418 612

Deputy Chief Whip: Majority Party R1 384 012 R1 418 612

Chief Whip: Largest Minority Party R1 384 012 R1 418 612

Leader of Minority Party R1 384 012 R1 418 612

Parliamentary Counsellor to King/Queen R1 243 450 R1 274 536

Whip R1 243 450 R1 274 536

Member of Provincial Legislature R1 203 473 R1 233 560

Ramaphosa re-elected SA President

 Ramaphosa re-elected SA President

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as head of state in South Africa.

Earlier, DA leader John Steenhuisen said that the party will now co-govern South Africa in the spirit of unity and collaboration. Steenhuisen’s comments came after his announcement today, that the party would be joining the government of national unity alongside the IFP and ANC.



Part of the agreement reached by the government of national unity is that the DA will also enter provincial government in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Proceedings in the National Assembly: The election of the President of South Africa was not a walk over. The Progressive Caucus comprising parties such as the EFF, PAC, UDM, UAT, ATM and Al Jama-Ah put forward their candidate to contest the State Presidency in the newly constituted National Assembly in the form of EFF leader Julius Malema.

City Power has issued a list of suburbs that could face load reductions if their usage continues to test the network's limits

 Residents in these areas could be hit with load reduction and load shedding at the same time


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City Power has issued a list of suburbs that could face load reductions if their usage continues to test the network's limits

City Power has warned that Joburg residents could face power cuts if their usage is not curbed during winter.

Several high-density suburbs across the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) have been identified as high-users that could destabilise the grid.


Should the suburbs not curb their usage, City Power says it will be forced to implement load reduction in said areas.


Loadshedding is currently suspended but in the eventuality that it makes a return this winter, City Power confirmed the affected suburbs will face dual electricity constraints. 

“If reinstated, load reduction will continue parallel to load shedding in these areas if energy consumption is not reduced,” revealed City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena.


These peak usage levels occurred between four and 10 in the mornings and evenings. 


List of high-usage suburbs

The high-density suburbs needing to lower their usage are:


  1. Alexandra
  2. Freedom Park
  3. Hospital Hill
  4. Kliptown
  5. Klipfontein
  6. Lawley
  7. Matholesville
  8. Mayibuye
  9. Mountain View
  10. Naturena
  11. Pennyville
  12. Pimville Zone 9
  13. Precast
  14. Princess
  15. Slovo
  16. Thembelihle
  17. Tshepisong
  18. Vlakfontein

Should infrastructure fail, it would delay repairs and could have a ripple effect on healthcare services, schools and small businesses, among others.


Suburbs warned two weeks ago


The suburbs received the same warning on 23 May.


The cold snap called for the message to be repeated.


“Although City Power has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the extreme wintry weather on its network, customer cooperation is essential to maintaining a stable and uninterrupted power supply.”

Ramaphosa to announce ANC’s coalition option tonight, but allies unhappy with ANC-DA option

 Ramaphosa to announce ANC’s coalition option tonight, but allies unhappy with ANC-DA option




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In the aftermath of the 2024 elections where the ANC garnered only 40% of the vote, losing its total grip on power, the party is grappling with coalition options to form a stable government. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the coalition decision soon, amidst intense internal debates and division within the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).

A special NEC meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg is addressing coalition possibilities, with some members advocating for an ANC-DA alliance for the country's stability. However, this proposal has faced stiff resistance from within the ANC, including prominent members like Lindiwe Sisulu, and from alliance partners like the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). These groups argue that partnering with the DA betrays the legacy of the Struggle's heroes.


The ANC's NEC remains deeply divided, prolonging the decision-making process on the coalition, reflecting the high stakes and contentious nature of this political crossroads.

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Zimbabweans Must Stay in SA – They’re Vital for Our Economy: DA’s Helen Zille Urges Regularisation

 Zimbabweans Must Stay in SA – They’re Vital for Our Economy: DA’s Helen Zille Urges Regularisation

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Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has sparked a buzz on social media after a video of her voicing her opposition to the expulsion of Zimbabweans holding Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) emerged on social media.

DA Chair Zille Advocates for Regularizing Status of Zimbabweans in South Africa
In an old video footage, Helen Zille contended that Zimbabweans should have their stay in South Africa regularised due to their significant contributions to the country’s economy.

Zille’s comments come amid increasing debates on immigration policies in South Africa. She stressed that the South African government should provide illegal immigrants with the opportunity to regularise their status, highlighting the potential economic benefits of such a policy.

“Many Zimbabweans in South Africa are highly skilled and contribute immensely to our economy,” Zille stated.

Zille Opposes Revoking Zimbabwean Permits, Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

She argued that they can’t just take away the ZEP permit from them. She revealed that this is not something that they support or believe in.

Helen Zille pointed out that an inclusive approach towards immigration could attract skilled foreign workers and entrepreneurs, bolstering economic growth.


Zille cautioned against populist rhetoric, arguing that resolving the immigration issue is a complex and time-consuming process that requires a comprehensive, long-term solution. She emphasized that there is a need for proper laws, proper border patrols and the need to build state capacity without corruption.

When asked if they are going to kick out Zimbabweans, she said that they are not going to go around rounding up people like concentration centres. She emphasized that they have to fix the system first.

Helen Zille stated that addressing immigration effectively necessitates thoughtful policies rather than reactionary measures.

Helen Zille’s Stance on Zimbabwean Immigrants Divides Public Opinion
Helen Zille’s remarks have sparked a flurry of diverse reactions on social media. Her approach has been widely welcomed by Zimbabweans, who see it as a positive step towards stability and recognition of their contributions.

However, many South Africans have expressed opposition, arguing that Zille’s stance effectively supports an open border policy.


ANC will talk, but not to MKP

 ANC will talk, but not to MKP

By:independentonsaturday.co.zaJun 3, 2024

Durban — As political parties in KwaZulu-Natal gear up for horse trading, the ANC says it would be impossible to go into a coalition government with the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), which it accused of disrespecting institutions of government.



ANC spokesperson Mafika Mndebele told the Sunday Tribune at the provincial results centre in Durban on Saturday that there was no love lost between them and the MKP.


“We are not going to talk with anyone who wants to disrespect institutions of government, unfortunately. We’d rather be in an opposition bench than be part of that.


“Before we went into the elections, people of Umkhonto weSizwe were already saying that the elections were going to be rigged,” Mndebele said.


He was referring to an incident that happened in Durban where people believed to be MKP members held IEC officials who were transporting ballot papers hostage as they accused them of rigging the elections.


“They said the ANC will rig the elections, [but] we demonstrated to the country that we are willing to accept the will of the people.


“But now they are surprisingly saying ‘no it was the DA who rigged the elections’ and they are already disputing the entire results,” he said.


Mndebele said the ANC national executive committee would meet on Sunday (today) to discuss coalition talks with its counterparts.



Mndebele said it was clear that the MKP was not the party to sit down and talk with “because foremost in our minds is to respect the people, respect the institutions of government”.


“If MK wants to form a coalition with the ANC, there are things that they must do better, but for now I can tell you, they are not doing things in an expectable manner, in a standard required,” said Mndebele.


However, he said the ANC would be in discussion with any party, including the DA and IFP, who adhered to its standards.


“What we need to do now as the leadership moving forward is to ensure that we respond to the needs of the people and the demands of our people and that is what we are committing ourselves to.


“There is a high possibility for the ANC to form part of a ruling coalition because we have heard the message from the voters and that requires us now to then discuss with other political parties,” said Mndebele.


Mndebele said people did not come out in large numbers to vote for the ANC so the province would be hung.


He said voters voted in protest against the lack of service delivery.


“There is no one who has won the elections in KwaZulu-Natal but what the ANC accepts is the fact that there is a protest, there is a lot of dissatisfaction among our people,” he said.


He said the outcome of the elections “shocked us” and that the ANC accepted the outcome of the elections.


He expressed confidence that the majority of people in the province still loved the ANC, but they used their vote to express dissatisfaction.


“People are saying ‘guys, there have been allegations of corruption. We have heard your message of renewal but we have not seen tougher actions, tougher action must be done’.


“People are saying we have seen our country being transformed in the past 30 years but there has now been complacency and lack of services, for example, people in our strong base such as Umlazi did not have water and they had the right to protest,” he said.


The MKP spokesperson, Ndaba Gcwabaza, said although the MKP was yet to meet and decide on which party it would consider for the coalition, the party was looking at partnering with black parties.


“There are enough black organisations that we think we can talk to and agree with.


“We are not angry with the ANC at all, we just want to pursue what the MKP wants to do guided by the mandate that we got from the people,” said Gcwabaza.


A political analyst from the University of Western Cape, Bheki Mngomezulu, cautioned the MKP about being vindictive against the ANC.


“If it becomes vindictive then the change will get worse and if it becomes embracing and reconciliatory then the change will be for the best,” he said.



Ronaldo makes big announcement

 Ronaldo makes big announcement

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the record-breaking season with Al Nassr by recalling his personal achievements, saying his team will make a stronger comeback.


Sharing a number of feats he achieved during the season, Ronaldo said: “Play, learn, grow, repeat. Thank you all for your support this season. We will come back even stronger.


Ronaldo, 39, had a bittersweet season with Al Nassr. However, his team, for the first time in history, won the Arab Club Champions Cup.


The Portuguese footballer said that he was also able to smash some records with everyone’s help as he managed to score 50 goals in 51 games.


Not only that, the legendary player also received a Saudi Pro League’s top scorer award. “Only possible with the help of my teammates and staff,” he expressed.


Recalling that Al Nassr fell twice in penalty shootout against Al Hilal in the Saudi King’s Cup, Ronaldo vowed that his team will come back stronger in the next season.


Al Nassr faced a 5-4 defeat from Al Hilal in the King’s Cup final on Friday in Jeddah.


“Thank you all for your love and support. Now its time to focus on the Euro and give everything I have for my country,” wrote the star player.

Power Outages on the Horizon? Overloaded Transformers Raise Concerns

 Overloaded transformers – will load shedding return soon?



Eskom has urged consumers to reduce electricity usage due to transformers overloading in cold weather, especially in Gauteng and Soweto. Residents are advised to switch off geysers, unused lights, and non-essential appliances, and use alternative heating methods like blankets and hot water bottles instead of heaters.
This warning comes after Eskom dismissed rumors of load shedding resuming post-elections. Despite this reassurance, South Africans remain skeptical, particularly after Nersa approved guidelines for load shedding up to Stage 16 earlier this year. Vally Padayachee from the NRS Association emphasized that while reaching Stage 16 is unlikely, the guidelines are precautionary to prevent grid collapse.
The revised load shedding code aims to improve grid stability and customer confidence by integrating stages 1 to 16, enhancing control over load shedding decisions, and encouraging energy reduction among customers. It also includes compliance and reporting rules, and advice on using smart meters to mitigate load shedding effects.

South Africa Election Final Result 2024

 South Africa Election Final Result 2024

IEC UPDATED 1 JUNE 2024  NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES





MK willing to Negotiate

 Elections 2024: MK says it will only negotiate with parties willing to give Zuma a presidential pardon


Former president, Jacob Zuma’s MK party, which is poised to become the third largest political party in the country has vowed not to negotiate with the “ANC of Ramaphosa” and would only form a coalition with like minded movements that would be willing to change the Constitution.


Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK party spokesperson, speaking to media at the IEC’s National Results Operations Centre in Midrand said that any party wanting to negotiate with them must be prepared to change the Constitution to repeal apartheid legislation such as the Irrigation Act which currently forces government to buy water from private dam owners.

“We want to form a united front, and there's no doubt about that, right? And we will find ourselves in that position at some point, naturally. But here's the criteria (for a coalition) a are you patriotic?

“Are you progressive? Do we share the same ideologies? Are we aligned in terms of policy? Those are going to be the deciding factors in terms of how we work,” Ndhlela said.

In addition, he said that any negotiation to form a government must be pegged on giving Zuma a presidential pardon so that he can take a seat in the National Assembly and be eligible for the presidency.

Ndhlela said that he was basing this on their projections of becoming the official opposition in South Africa - despite independent projections putting the party’s national vote at around 12%.

“We will make a determination who becomes president, and whoever becomes president, he'll be told that you're going to give President Zuma a political pardon, presidential pardon, and when he gives a presidential pardon, we'll bring President Zuma back as president, so simple and we will do that even before we change the Constitution.

Despite projections that no party will win KwaZulu-Natal with an outright majority, Ndhlela said they were expecting to win the province by at least 60%.


With around 40% of the vote outstanding at 6pm on Friday, the MK party had captured 44.96% of the vote, the ANC, 18.93% and the IFP, 16.45%.

Ndhlela said brushed off speculation that if the MK party did not get over 50% of the vote, the ANC could form a coalition with the DA and IFP to run the province, saying that was hypothetical. He said MK would get 60% of the vote.

IEC UPDATED Results 31 MAY 2024

 IEC Reaches 80% mark 

South Africa National Assembly result @ 80%- 2024

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Updated IEC 2024 RESULT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Updated IEC 2024 RESULT IN SOUTH AFRICA 



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IEC UPDATE 31 MAY 2024

 IEC UPDATE 31 MAY 2024

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA WHO WITHDRAWAL BILL

 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

WHO WITHDRAWAL BILL

PREAMBLE
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censorship; ● The 47 nation African bloc at the World Health Assembly 75 rejected the
WHO’s legislative tactics that threaten national sovereignty; ● The WHO’s Constitution
does not contain a withdrawal provision, which violates national self-determination.
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pandemics and other schemes transfer wealth from the poor and working class to billionaires
and corporates, enabled by the WHO’s support for profiteering; ● The WHO, through
member state / delegates, is attempting a power grab through controversial amendments to
the International Health Regulations and a proposed new pandemic treaty or accord that will
be legally binding, and subject Africa to IMF, World Bank, and other loans.
ALSO MINDFUL that— ● People have been harmed through WHO-related programmes
in Africa; ● The WHO’s employees have been found guilty of committing sex, economics,
and other exploitation crimes against African children, women and men; ● South Africa will
not be colonised and controlled by WHO related pharmaceutical industry, through contracts
that hold its natural resources, embassies, reserve bank, military and other assets as security
for products – or through controversial mRNA hubs and related technologies and facilities.
AND SINCE— ● Health is not a one size fits all paradigm; ● Wellness is more than drugs
and vaccines; ● Vaccines can and do harm people, including children, however injured
people are hardly ever recognised nor compensated; ● Natural, indigenous and traditional
medicines have a crucial role; ● Safe, effective and affordable re-purposed medicines have
an important role; ● South Africa has ethical and competent scientists, health care workers
and traditional healers who can innovate holistic health solutions; ● South Africa has
natural and other resources to create access to real health for all its residents, especially
children.

To withdraw South Africa from the World Health Organisation (the WHO),
to defund all contributions from South Africa to the World Health Organisation,
to create mechanisms for real health and wellbeing, to collaborate therein with African
countries and other trusted allies, and to provide for matters connected therewith.

(1) The WHO, non-South African, and corporate funders to South Africa’s health
care system shall make funding agreements public, by publishing full details on their
websites, social media, and traditional media such as print and radio or television;
(2) All health department and health NGO beneficiaries of WHO, non-South African,
or corporate funding shall make agreements public, by publishing the details on their
websites, social media, and traditional media such as print, and radio or television;
(3) Actual and potential conflicts of interest, like benefits and competing interests or
loyalties, shall be declared by funders and beneficiaries by publishing details on their
websites, social media, and traditional media such as print and radio or television;
(4) Any person who hold a position in the WHO, or who advises the WHO, cannot
hold any advisory position in health, or any government department in South Africa.
(5) Through a well-publicised public participation process, all parties that do not
voluntarily make public such and related agreements, whether written or verbal, shall
be subject to a commission of enquiry established by the working committee referred
to in section 3 (3) above, and the minister of health, and the minister of justice.
(6) Assisted by the health and justice ministers, the Health Transition Committee
(HTC) shall make widely available unredacted C19 injection contracts with
pharmaceutical companies, and shall move to cancel such contracts immediately.
SECTION 5: REGULATIONS
(1) Through a well-publicised public participation process, including the Health Transition
Committee (HTC) referred to in section 3 (3) above, the Minister of Health working with the
Minister of Justice may make specific and clear regulations—
(a) With regard to the evidence of any matter for the purposes of this Act;
(b) Prescribing forms of notices, orders, and other forms for the purposes of this Act; and
(c) Providing for any matter which he or she may consider necessary or expedient with a
view to achieving the objectives of this Act,
SECTION 6: Transitional arrangements
Notwithstanding this Act, any cooperation with African or other countries, in relation to
which the Republic had a duty to cooperate, and which commenced prior to the effective
date of this Act, and the continued consideration of any matter which was already under
consideration by South Africa, must be engaged and/or concluded in consultation with both
ministers and the HTC, through public knowledge, a participation process, and agreement.
SECTION 7: Short title and commencement
This Act is the WHO Withdrawal Act. It comes into operation on a date fixed by the
President in the Gazette, or by adoption via Parliament, or on the date it is served on WHO
Director-General or the United Nations Secretary-General, before 30 November 2023.

BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:
A BILL
To direct the President or Parliament by majority vote to withdraw South Africa from
membership of the World Health Organization, and related purposes, before the date by
which International Health Regulations amendments adopted last year come into effect.
SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “WHO Withdrawal Act”.
SECTION 2: OBJECTIVES
(1) The objectives of this Act are to—
(a) Proclaim the immediate withdrawal of South Africa from the World Health Organisation,
(b) Defund contributions from South Africa’s resources to the World Health Organisation,
(c) Raise awareness about International Health Regulations and pandemic treaty power grab
(d) Advance transparency with regards to the funding of health, and C19 product purchases
(e) Proclaim the clear intention to create humane and realistic mechanisms of realisation,
collaboration and implementation for health in African countries and with other allies, and
(f) Provide for matters connected therewith.
SECTION 3: WITHDRAWAL OF SOUTH AFRICA FROM THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND PROHIBITION ON USE OF
FUNDS BELONGING TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA TO FUND W.H.O
Effective on enactment date of this Act, which shall be on or before 31 October 2023 —
(1) The President or Parliament acting on behalf of the people of South Africa shall
withdraw South Africa from the Constitution of the World Health Organization;
(2) No funds held in trust by the government for the benefit of the people of South
Africa may be used to provide for the participation of South Africa in the World
Health Organization or any successor or any organisation with similar practices;
(3) A health transition committee (HTC), appointed through a public participation
process, shall propose a strategy on mechanisms of collaboration and implementation
for health in African countries, and with our other allies should this be necessary
SECTION 4: FUNDING, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND CONTRACTS
Effective on the enactment date of this Act, which shall be on or before 31 October 2023

IEC update 31 May 2024


National Assembly - 2024
LIMPOPO Region

 IEC UPDATE 31 MAY 2024


@ 53.3% of the vote counting 
04:30 am 31 May 2024 

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