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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly reiterates its opposition to the Expropriation Bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has now signed into law. While the DA recognises that the Constitution allows for acts of redress and restitution, including land reform, we have serious reservations about the procedure as well as important substantive aspects of the …
This after former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was not “satisfied” with the initial complaint and secretary Andiswa Menga was told to lodge it anew
Dear Editor The DA is deeply dismayed to learn about another witness in a criminal case being brutally shot dead, this time outside of Lenasia Magistrate’s Court. This is sadly not the first witness to be killed before testifying in a criminal case. In 2023, two witnesses were gunned down outside Randburg Magistrate’s Court. In …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance is appalled by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) silence, while Eskom seeks to push many below the poverty line with exorbitant tariff increases. Following a meeting of the NERSA Special Extended Electricity Sub-Committee on 21 January 2025, no announcement has been made, drawing a veil of secrecy …
Dear Editor There is enough evidence to show that PetroSA’s Gazprom deal poses more questions that answers. Leaked documents from PetroSA reveal more of the ham-handedness and sinister mis-governance that has characterised the ANC’s handling of South Africa’s oil and gas resources. A report by Amabungane investigative reporters details how internal auditors at PetroSA blew …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Pretoria High Court’s ruling clarifying key sections in the Firearms Control Act. The South African Police Service (SAPS) wrongly blocked firearm imports from dealers after misinterpreting the law. Its Central Firearms Registry (CFR) incorrectly decided that certain parts of handgun barrels were not considered part of the …
Dear Editor The DA is sickened by revelations from IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) of South African Police Service Officers (SAPS) being accused of committing rape on average every 72 hours. The DA has written to Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ian Cameron MP, to request the appearance of SAPS Senior Management, to account for this scourge …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly supports Minister Dean Macpherson’s decisive actions to uncover and address alleged corruption within the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The ongoing investigations into the R800-million oxygen plant tender, riddled with irregularities such as unqualified bidders and fraudulent documentation, underscore the Minister’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The Department’s appointment …
Dear Editor The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit’s seizure of R52 million in illegal coal mining proceeds through their cooperation with Namibia is encouraging and indicates some success in tackling illicit cross-border transactions. However, this cannot be said to “assist enormously in getting off the FAFT grey list”. One swallow does not equate to a summer, …
Dear Editor The plight of thousands of unemployed doctors and pharmacists that have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations do not seem to give Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, sleepless nights. In fact, his rather callous response about budget constraints belies the hundreds of millions the Minister has spent on his vanity project …
Dear Editor The DA categorically rejects the allegations being made against Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, primarily by political consultant JJ Thabane, who moonlights as a media personality. It is not just suspicious, but in fact entirely transparent, that these allegations come just as Macpherson is exposing, investigating and stopping serious corruption …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance can reveal, from multiple sources close to and within the SABS, that critical systems have been inoperable for six weeks, rendering the SABS unable to perform its most basic functions including product testing, issuing certificates, paying salaries or billing customers. The only functioning laboratory is the condoms laboratory while many …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance has learned with great shock and sadness of the passing away, after a short illness, of Advocate Rodney De Kock, Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions and former Director of Public Prosecutions in the Western Cape. Adv De Kock dedicated his life to serving South Africans as a “people’s lawyer” …
Dear Editor The escape of alleged illegal mining kingpin, James Neo Tshoaledi, underscores why South Africa urgently needs an Anti-Extortion Plan combined with a robust, intelligence-driven approach to crime. It is believed that the suspect was assisted in escaping last week, despite the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) ‘Vala Umgodi’ Operation. This brazen escape illustrates …
Dear Editor The Oncology Department at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital is facing devastating chemotherapy shortages because the Eastern Cape Department of Health has failed to pay its pharmaceutical suppliers. During a recent oversight inspection at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital it became apparent that patients did not have access to life-saving cancer treatments because the Department had failed …
Dear Editor Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, should be removed from Cabinet immediately, after the revelation that a Hawks investigation into her conduct as Municipal Manager of Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, involving R2,5 million in tender corruption, is ready for prosecution. She cannot serve as Minister in this portfolio (or any), while under such a …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by the City of Tshwane to go to court to keep the Rooiwal Five suspended. This case has major implications for the future of the capital city. Two weeks ago, the DA broke the news that these officials were heading back to work after obtaining a …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns Minister Parks Tau’s recent unilateral policy announcement regarding the creation of a R100 billion Transformation Fund to exclusively assist black businesses, which undermines Cabinet and the Government of National Unity (GNU). His approach is not only irresponsible but deeply problematic, as it completely bypasses the necessary Cabinet …
Dear Editor After first welcoming the draft legislation, COSATU has now joined calls in opposition to the National State Enterprises Bill. The Bill in its current form is being driven by Minister Maropene Ramokgopa because the State can no longer afford wholesale funding of state-owned enterprises. As such, privatisation of state-owned enterprises is required, which …
Dear Editor The devastating announcement from ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) of 3 500 immediate job losses, with up to 100 000 more forecast across related sectors, underscores the urgent need for South Africa to overhaul its industrial policies. Without bold and innovative changes, our economy will remain in a downward spiral, and the unemployment crisis …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has learned of the reported decision to disband the South African Police Service (SAPS) Inspectorate Division through the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron MP. We call on him to immediately summon the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, and the National Commissioner of SAPS, (Lt. Gen.) …
KZN CoGTA calls on matriculants to apply for bursaries
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has called on those who have completed matric to apply for bursaries offered by the department in the 2025 academic year.
The bursaries are aimed at students who reside within KwaZulu-Natal for studies towards a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in various fields of study.
KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, said the bursaries will be awarded to 10 deserving students, and will cover tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, and all costs associated with the study.
Successful candidates will enter a bursary contract for the number of years equivalent to the duration of their qualification.
“Students must email statements of symbols and letter of acceptance from any accredited South African university,” Buthelezi said.
Application can be submitted via email to Judith.mchunu@kzncogta.gov.za .
The deadline for applications is on Friday, 17 January 2025. – SAnews.gov.za
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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has delivered an official letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the ongoing disaster at the Buffelsfontein Mine in Stilfontein, North West. The mine has become the site of a devastating crisis, with over 78 illegal miners’ bodies recovered. The DA’s letter …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attendance at the inauguration of Mozambique’s contested President, Daniel Chapo, alongside Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni yesterday. This action disregarded the escalating political and humanitarian crisis in Mozambique and undermined South Africa’s role as a …