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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala (left) watches as Nomusa Dube-Ncube (centre) is sworn in as Finance MEC on 17 November 2020. Picture: @kzngov/Twitter

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ANC KZN set to announce new premier - a woman - on Monday

By Mihlali Ntsabo

Three candidates - Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Amanda Bani and Mbali Frazer - were submitted to the ANC by the newly-elected PEC for consideration.

  • FILE: A screengrab of EFF MPs being ejected from Parliament by security officials on 10 June 2022.

    EFF rejects probe findings into claims of GBV against Parly protection services

    Several of the party's MPs were removed from the chambers during a debate on the Presidency's budget vote in June.

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    DA blames cadre deployment, lack of leadership for Amathole water crisis

    Taps in some parts within its region have run dry for several days and it seems that mismanagement in the municipality is behind this mess.

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  • FILE: Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala. Picture: @kzngov/Twitter

    3 KZN ANC leaders to be interviewed for premier's job after Zikalala resignation

    The candidates - Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Amanda Bani and Mbali Fraizer - were submitted to the ANC at national level by the newly-elected provincial executive committee in the province.

    one day ago
  • File. A screengrab of EFF MPs being ejected from Parliament by security officials on 10 June 2022.

    Investigation shows no proof of GBV when EFF MPs were removed from Parliament

    Several MPs were physically removed at the request of the Speaker by Parliament’s protection services on two successive days during the Presidency budget vote debate in June.

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  • File. Outgoing KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala said he was accused of aligning himself with Jacob Zuma's successor Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey-Makhaza/Eyewitness News.

    Zikalala insists he was not pushed out of office

    Zikalala announced his resignation on Friday afternoon. He gave a political perspective into his decision, insisting he was accused of not supporting former president Jacob Zuma. He said he was accused of aligning himself with Zuma's successor Cyril Ramaphosa.

    2 days ago
  • File. Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim addressed the unions 11th congress in Cape Town on 27 July 2022. Picture: @Numsa_Media/Twitter

    Numsa contempt application matter postponed

    Numsa National Treasurer Mphumzi Maqungo said although applicants in the contempt matter wanted the union to suspend several activities, until the contempt matter is heard, they have no intention to do so.

    2 days ago
  • File. With the governing party fast losing support amongst the electorate, Sihle Zikalala said it's important for members to keep the ANC's well-being in mind. Photo: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Zikalala says he reflected on his role before resigning

    Zikalala's time in office was coming to an end this cemented by his failed bid to be re-elected as ANC KZN chairperson.

    2 days ago
  • FILE: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    ANC accepts Sihle Zikalala's resignation as KZN premier

    In a statement, the party confirmed that Zikalala made the request on Thursday when its newly elected Provincial Executive Committee met for the first time.

    2 days ago
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    Treasury boss calls for Bain blacklisting but 'that's not good enough' - Abedian

    Bruce Whitfield interviews Treasury acting DG Ismail Momoniat and Pan-African Investment & Research Services' Dr Iraj Abedian.

    3 days ago
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    7 parties to push for Ramaphosa to be held accountable over Phala Phala burglary

    Parties have agreed that several avenues, including a Section 89 and ad hoc committees, as well as a motion of no confidence could be used to hold the president accountable.

    3 days ago
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    'No regrets': Makashule Gana the latest black leader to quit the DA

    Makashule Gana did not say which political formation he would be joining except to quip that he would be part of an emerging generation of leaders and activists committed to mobilising and organising to return power to South Africans.

    3 days ago
  • Delegates on day three of the ANC policy conference in Johannesburg on 31 July 2022. Picture: @MYANC/Twitter

    YANGA MALOTANA: ANC policy conference 2022: A festival of old ideas

    Yanga Malotana says that with the conclusion of the ANC's sixth policy conference, it has become clear that while living conditions in South Africa have worsened since the last policy conference five years, for the ANC, the topics of discussion have not changed.

    4 days ago
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    Mandy Wiener: What’s cooking in the country? Ominous signs of July unrest repeat

    There have been ominous warnings issued in South Africa over the past few weeks, like glaring red flags that are nearly impossible to ignore, writes Mandy Wiener.

    4 days ago
  • File.  ANC Youth League convener Nonceba Mhlauli warns that if ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected, he might not finish his term in office. Picture: @NoncebaMhlauli/Twitter

    Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Focus on ANC succession debate

    African National Congress (ANC) Youth League convener Nonceba Mhlauli has urged the political party to manage its succession debate better.

    4 days ago
  • A composite of screengrabs of British MP Lord Peter Hain and former Bain partner Athol Williams giving evidence at the state capture inquiry on 24 March 2021. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    'UK govt set precedent with Bain ban' but 'SA lacks the moral courage to act'

    Bruce Whitfield interviews UK MP and anti-apartheid activist Lord Peter Hain, and Bain whistleblower Athol Williams.

    4 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu members march in Cape Town in protest against the poor state of the country's public transport system on 20 February 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    WC Cosatu says their protest will go ahead on Thursday

    That is despite the utterances made by Premier Alan Winde saying that Cosatu's march is misguided.

    4 days ago
  • Protesters in Tembisa barricaded roads during a demonstration on 1 August 2022. Picture: @motso_modise/Twitter

    DA calls on Makhura to probe cause of violence during Tembisa protests

    Local authorities have been counting the cost of the damages, with estimates suggesting that the city will have to fork out millions of rands to carry out repairs.

    4 days ago
  • 2022 ANC Policy Conference. Picture Nokukhanya Mntambo/Eyewitness News.

    South Africa is trapped again: what kind of leaders can set the country free

    To tackle the myriad of issues facing South Africa, the country needs transformational leaders, says Chris Jones.

    4 days ago
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