“We demand that MM Lizo Matiwane must do his duties and not be pressured by the new ANC REC.” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matatiele Local Municipality has expressed outrage over the alleged interference by the new African National Congress (ANC) Regional Executive Committee (REC) in the hiring process for the Manager of Public Participation…
The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has been making waves with its decision to reconfigure the provincial leadership in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Despite the NEC’s statement on continuing with the reconfiguration, speculation and uncertainty still linger, particularly among the KZN community. The reconfiguration process involves direct engagements with regional structures in KZN, followed by a comprehensive…
“We don’t like the conduct of certain REC members, especially one particular individual who is the regional spokesperson.” The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has lifted the suspension of its regional secretary cde Lihle Chalo , following a directive from the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). The decision was made…
By Dr Hlumelo Mgudlwa (PhD) For the first time in over 30 years, African National Congress, has lost national elections even though it remained a major party determining and leading the coalition government. This comes after a dramatic and a steady decline in their electoral performance over the years. In 2004 under the stewardship of…
“The king’s voice will help to pave the way for a safer, healthier future for all children, especially young girls, in our province,” said the DA The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the progressive stance that has been adopted by His Majesty AmaZulu King Misizulu kaZwelithini against the practice of turning young girls into child brides. …
“Despite a cooked verification report suggesting qualification for BGMs, BBGM disqualifications raise questions; who presided over these BGMs without BECs? Have you seen BTT participating in elective conferences? The disgruntled African National Congress members staged a protest outside OR Tambo ANC offices to hand over a petition of memorandum regarding BGM packages earlier this week, …
“I encourage fellow entrepreneurs not to lose hope or give up”. Celebrations filled the air at the Shayamoya Sports Field in Kokstad during the Greater Kokstad Mayoral Imbizo, as entrepreneurs stepped forward to receive funding and working equipment from the Greater Kokstad Municipality. The initiative was designed to confront the structural barriers that continue to…
The Economic Freedom Fighters forced the Speaker of Matatiele Local Municipality to adjourn the special virtual council meeting that was scheduled for the 26 of February. The EFF councillors accused the speakers of the council Nonzwakazi Ngwanya of deliberately holding a virtual meeting to discuss burning issues of the institution which they believe is unfair….
The Matatiele Local Municipality council has dismissed a motion aimed at stopping the hiring process for key positions. According to the reports, an AMPAC Chairperson Sussan Mokhesi who is also a newly elected REC member raised a motion that sought to halt the hiring process and investigate several positions, but the motion was ultimately rejected….
“The municipality bought two trucks for about R2.3 million. Since they arrived, they have never worked. They are not branded and they are not even registered.” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Matatiele Local Municipality has raised serious concerns over the alleged purchase of two trucks worth approximately R2.3 million that have reportedly never been…
