As Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula actively campaign for the presidency, business tycoon Patrice Motsepe is positioning himself as a potential ‘third option’ candidate to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa. Motsepe has not denied his interest in the presidency, indicating a possible shift in the political landscape. This development highlights the growing competition within the ANC as key figures vie for leadership in the upcoming political transitions.
Teklemariam BekitEditor, BBC TigrinyaAFP via Getty ImagesFor many Eritreans, the hopes of the early days of the presidency of Isaias (left in 1994) have been dashed 30 years laterOnce hailed as a reformist leader, Eritrea's president Isaias Afwerki has ruled for over 32 years without ever holding elections, consolidating power at his rural residence while hopes for democracy faded after his initial promises in the 1990s. Following the 2001 crackdown on dissent, including the arrest...
Read moreThe national Department of Public Works' attempt to evict unlawfully occupying residents from a Cape Town CBD building has faced another delay, as it requested a postponement for further consultations with the City of Cape Town and Ndifuna Ukwazi. This development highlights ongoing tensions regarding land use and housing in the area. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreResidents unlawfully occupying a building in Cape Town's CBD face potential eviction if the Western Cape High Court grants an order to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. They warn that such an action would leave them homeless, emphasizing the urgent need for alternative accommodation. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreJulius Malema, a controversial South African politician, has been denied entry to the UK due to being deemed "non-conducive to the public good," with the Home Office citing his support for Hamas and threats against white people as reasons. This marks the second rejection in two months, with no right of appeal, prompting his party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, to label the decision as "cowardice." Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreSibuyile Magingxa, co-winner of Johannesburg’s R263-million water tanker tender, and his partner Lesedi Phala were seen in a South African delegation alongside Paul Mashatile, despite their absence from official records. This situation highlights issues of access without accountability and the influence of political connections in tender processes. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAfrican countries are working towards unifying their labour migration policies through a draft Model Law on Labour Migration aimed at addressing issues like xenophobia and migrant rights. Developed by the Pan-African Parliament, this proposal seeks to harmonize existing legal frameworks and enhance protections for migrants, but its success hinges on the political will of member states to implement the law effectively. Need More Context? 🔎
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