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SETA appointments were error of judgment, says committee chair

Amid growing pressure from opposition parties, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane withdraws controversial SETA appointments.

Cape Times
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Don't overlook the 'inconvenient truths', Mr letterwriter

Daily News' letter writers air their views, once again, the Middle East conflict and Donald Trump are the prominent topics of discussion.

Daily News Opinion
Published

Authorities respond to ongoing water crisis in Knysna

Amid a worsening water crisis, Knysna Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre to coordinate emergency relief efforts, as thousands of residents face weeks without adequate water supply.

Cape Times News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Budget 3. 0: Godongwana's Crucial Task Amid Economic Pressures

In less than a week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will have a crack on the 2025-26 budget for the third time in a period of two months and find revenue to plug the about R75 billion budget shirtfall.

News Politics
FAST COMPANY|Published

Ongoing controversy surrounding SETA appointments continues to escalate

Minister Nobuhle Nkabane faces intense scrutiny after withdrawing controversial appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authorities, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's intervention and criticism from opposition parties.

Cape Argus News
Published

ANC mourns death of ANCWL deputy president, Lungile Mnganga-Gcabashe

The ANC mourns the passing of its Women's League Deputy President, Lungile Mnganga-Gcabashe

News Politics
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Controversy over SETA appointments refuses to die down

Political analysts express concerns over the ANC’s commitment to fighting corruption following the controversial withdrawal of SETA chairperson appointments by Minister Nkabane, highlighting issues of transparency and public trust.

News South Africa
Published

Godongwana faces budget challenge amid economic pressures

In less than a week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will have a crack on the 2025-26 budget for the third time in a period of two months and find revenue to plug the about R75 billion budget shirtfall.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Emergency water relief in Knysna: Authorities respond to ongoing crisis

Amid a worsening water crisis, Knysna Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre to coordinate emergency relief efforts, as thousands of residents face weeks without adequate water supply.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The ANC’s Final Reckoning: A Movement on the Brink of Obsolescence

This moment is not just perilous for the ANC; it is a turning point for South Africa’s democracy, testing whether the nation’s oldest liberation movement can reinvent itself or will fade into irrelevance.

Sunday Tribune Opinion
Nco Dube|Published

ANC urges grassroots activism and unity over leadership contests

ANC coordinator in Gauteng, Hope Papo, highlights the need for grassroots activism over personal ambition, urging members to prioritise community organisation as the party prepares for upcoming elections.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

DA hails reversal of controversial SETA board appointments as victory for accountability and meritocracy

DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau said the decision by Minister Nobuhle Nkabane marked a step in the right direction and showed that the pressure applied by her and civil society has not been in vain.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry

Facing mounting criticism over politically connected appointments, Higher Education Minister Nqabane has withdrawn the entire slate of SETA board chairpersons, a list that included senior ANC figures and family members of top officials.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

The ANC's tough stance on illegal immigration: Six key points to understand

Explore the ANC's new initiative against illegal immigration and discover how it could reshape South Africa's socio-political landscape.

News Politics
Published

No place for the corrupt: ANC challenges all parties to match its zero-tolerance stance

The ANC has implemented a step-aside rule that requires members who are formally charged with corruption or other serious crimes to voluntarily withdraw from party and government activities, failing which they may face suspension.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC celebrates by-election performance and renewed commitment to communities

The ANC expresses gratitude for its by-election success, reaffirming its commitment to the people and the renewal of its core values.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

EFF slams ‘unconstitutional’ removal of its MP Sihle Lonzi over question on Gwede Mantashe’s son

The EFF has condemned the removal of MP Sihle Lonzi from a parliamentary meeting after he questioned the appointment of Gwede Mantashe's son to a SETA board.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gwede Mantashe's son's appointment to SETA board sparks outrage and cries of nepotism

Nkabane approved the selections, but the DA and EFF criticised them, citing possible nepotism, cadre deployment, and the politicisation of important organisations in charge of skills development

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi removed from meeting over Gwede Mantashe’s son’s SETA appointment

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was forcibly removed from a parliamentary meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, igniting a political storm.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC and DA clash over informal settlements in Tshwane

ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and DA chief whip Ofentse Madzebatela engage in a heated debate over the rise of informal settlements in Tshwane, with accusations flying regarding accountability and governance failures.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Leaked list reveals ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board

A leaked list reveals controversial appointments to SETA boards, sparking political backlash as prominent ANC figures are chosen. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau condemns the appointments as political patronage and calls for accountability.

Cape Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC demands probe into MPs’ ‘shameful’ Israel trip amid Gaza genocide case

The ANC and other critics have emphasised that the trip was not authorised by Parliament or the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mchunu: Mashatile convoy shooting not linked to ANC politics or VIP security

The investigation into the shooting of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s vehicle remains ongoing, with final findings expected in due course.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mbalula: ANC must win elections outright to bypass DA resistance in GNU

Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, said that the party must secure an outright majority in the next elections to advance its transformation agenda and counter the Democratic Alliance's legal challenges.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC pours cold water on MK Party's call for AG to probe ditched Budget speech

The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike|Published