A former Plaaslike Besorgde Inwoners (PBI) Garden Route District Municipality councillor, now serving as an EFF Member of Parliament, owes…
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The Ministry of International Relations under Lamola — diplomacy of concessions or betrayal of national interests?
US double standards and Lamola’s toothless reaction In recent months, the double standards exhibited by the United States in its…
Zelensky’s South Africa Visit: A Diplomatic Gamble That Could Backfire on Ramaphosa’s Global Ambitions
In a move that has sparked both intrigue and concern, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an invitation to…
In the Shadow of Toxic Zelensky – A Risky Meeting for Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit, though…
Provincial Legislature elects George Mayor and Portfolio Councillor
George Municipality warmly congratulates Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk on his election to the Western Cape Provincial Legislature. He is…
Bringing Hope Through Shared Values: #Hope4SA and Arise SA Unite for Change
Western Cape, South Africa – May 23, 2024 – In a historic move towards unity and righteousness, two prominent political parties,…
Legal Action withdrawn against Garden Route District Municipal Manager, Mr Monde Stratu
20 March 2024 – The legal proceedings relating to property disputes in Knysna, initiated against Monde Stratu, Municipal Manager of…
Booysen condemns race-based legislation
My position is in line with the call to action currently trending on Facebook, which reads: “The ANC government wants…
Minister Mitchell visits Garden Route District
Yesterday, I visited the Garden Route District where I engaged the Mayors on issues related to my Department that are…
DA announces Mayoral candidates for the Overberg district
The DAs Federal Chairperson, Dr. Ivan Meyer and DAWC Deputy leader and Tertuis Simmers were today’s keynote speakers and both…
New COVID-19 regulations that limit access to beaches are unconstitutional
The civil rights organisation AfriForum today introduced a motion in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to have COVID-19…
Stabilizing our debt: the hippo in the room
The Covid-19 pandemic and the government’s mishandling of it has brought our growing debt problem to a head. How we…
AfriForum herbelyn sy bestuurstrukture op groeipad na 300 000 lede
AfriForum het besluit om sy bestuurstrukture funksioneel te herbelyn om aan die eise te voldoen wat dié organisasie se sterk…
ANC calls on DA to suspend Garden Route Mayor
We call on the DA to prove how committed they are to clean governance by immediately suspending Memory Booysen for…
Why elections aren’t about politicians
The air that permeates South Africa’s political atmosphere on the brink of the 2019 elections is filled with hesitance. Many…
Steve Hofmeyer konsert gaan voort na Munisipaliteit besluit heroorweeg
Die munisipaliteit het die besluit om die stadsaal aan die relevante skool vir fondsinsameling op 22 Maart 2018 uit te…
Reducing the number of provinces is an affront to the Rule of Law and democracy
The African National Congress’ suggestion that the number of provinces be reduced from nine to six comes as a shock.…
DA, ANC in talks with W Cape ‘kingmakers’
Cape Town – Focus has shifted to “hung councils” in the Western Cape where no political party has emerged as…
What the IEC seat allocation reveals about Western Cape’s future
THE next batch of councillors set to run municipalities in Western Cape provides some insight into what local government politics…
DA Set for Major Victory in Western Cape
The DA is set for a major victory in the Western Cape, and looks likely to claim 19 municipalities. Provisional…
‘We are struggling,’ Garden Route residents tell DA
As political heavyweights hit the campaign trail on the Garden Route, voters have been using the opportunity to highlight their…
NCOP visiting Eden
Parliament, Friday 15 April 2016 – Permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will next week (18 to…
ANC S Cape meets to discuss Councillor’s drunk driving charge
Stanford Mbandezi was pulled over by traffic officials for driving under the influence. The African National Congress (ANC) officials in…