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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UPDATED 31 MAY 2024 10:00h


REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA WHO WITHDRAWAL BILL

 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

WHO WITHDRAWAL BILL

PREAMBLE
MINDFUL that— ● The health and well-being of South African residents is
of paramount importance; ● The sovereignty of South Africa is of paramount importance;
● South Africa must be protected from WHO influenced and United Nations enforced
sanctions; ● Dependant on funding, the WHO is a conduit for corporate colonisation and
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.
AND MINDFUL that— ● The WHO is riddled with conflicts of interest through donor
funding; ● The WHO failed through contradictory recommendations during Covid-19;
● Africa survived Covid-19 relatively well; ● There is evidence that actual or fraudulent
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
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 IEC UPDATE 31 MAY 2024


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