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Makashule Gana Named Chair of South Africa’s First Impeachment Committee Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana has been elected as chair of South Africa’s Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee, tasked with investigating allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The committee includes prominent figures such as EFF leader Julius Malema, DA chief whip Glynnis Breytenbach, MK leader John … Read more
The Digital Shift: Why South Africa’s Grant System is Evolving The transition from legacy SASSA Gold Cards to the modern Postbank Black Card represents more than just a plastic upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how social security is managed in the digital age. As technology evolves, financial institutions worldwide are pivoting toward systems … Read more
South Africa is facing a massive surge in its higher education debt crisis, with total outstanding debt now reaching R59 billion. This financial strain has left hundreds of thousands of students unable to access their qualification certificates due to unpaid fees. During a briefing to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, the Department of Higher … Read more
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, officially approved a new cabinet line-up on Thursday, marking a significant transition in the nation’s leadership. Andris Kulbergs of the United List alliance has been confirmed as the new prime minister, following a period of political realignment. Coalition Agreement and Appointments The new government is built upon a cooperation agreement and … Read more
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined a request from African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The request, which stemmed from the ongoing Phala Phala scandal, was rejected following similar efforts by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party to invoke Section 102 of the … Read more
A Mpumalanga prosecutor has been convicted of contempt of court after failing to appear in a high-profile bail application involving accused extortionists, sparking outrage from Parliament and raising serious questions about institutional accountability in South Africa’s justice system. The incident unfolded on Monday in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court, where Prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba did not show … Read more
Tensions peaked in Parliament on Thursday as President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a session of oral questions. The proceedings were marked by a dramatic walkout by members of the EFF and the MKP. The volatility stemmed from a desire by some members to address a Constitutional Court ruling regarding the Phala Phala farm theft matter. Speaker … Read more
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a significant internal rebellion, with more than 90 Labour MPs calling for him to quit. The pressure has intensified following the resignation of four ministers who stepped down to demand his departure. Streeting Emerges as Key Challenger Health Secretary Wes Streeting is viewed as a major agitator in the … Read more
Mr Loh, a People’s Action Party (PAP) Member of Parliament who turns 40 this year, is balancing the demands of high-level governance with a strict commitment to his children, aged between five and 13. His daily routine involves waking his children at around 6am for school and ensuring the family has dinner together each evening. … Read more
Authorities are investigating two separate shootings in Eagle Park and Pelican Park that occurred within a 24-hour window, resulting in the deaths of two young men. The back-to-back killings have prompted community leaders to warn of a surge in local violence. Fatalities in Eagle Park and Pelican Park Muhammad Shakur Makda, 25, was killed on … Read more