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POWER GRAB MATZIKAMA  @KASIBC_AFRICA ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA Today, the Western Cape High Court founded in favour of the Democratic Alliance’s application to set aside what was in effect an illegal coup perpetrated by the ANC, EFF, PA and GOOD in Matzikama. See attached here and here. On 29 May 2025, the councillors of these parties stayed behind after a Council was adjourned, and in a caricature of school yard politics, removed the DA/FF+ coalition from government and placed themselves in governing positions. They then immediately proceeded to gain control of the processes and finances of the Municipality - after painstaking work by the DA to reverse the near bankrupt state of the municipality over the past two years. It is no coincidence that this happened just as the finances of the Municipality started to recover and, more importantly, the Council was going to launch investigations into past staff appointments, past attempts by councillors and officials in regards to busin...

MTHATHA EASTERN CAPE FLOODS @KASIBC_AFRICA ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) once again reiterates its sadness and sends its condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have been affected by the devastating floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.  The death toll due to the floods stands at 101-people, with untold damage having occurred to homes and infrastructure as families continue to try and piece their lives together.  The untold trauma of survivors who saw their homes, their families, their children and fellow South Africans lose their lives may take decades of healing and psychological help must be provided to survivors immediately. On the 28th of June 2025 the Commander in Chief and President of the EFF Julius Malema, the EFF Secretary General Marshall Dlamini alongside his Majesty King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo visited the hardest hit areas by the floods, including the centres that are now home to destitute and homeless South Africans. ...

E-TOLL DEBT OVER R2BILLION  @KASIBC_AFRICA ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA MEC MAILE ANNOUNCES GAUTENG PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT’S SECOND PAYMENT TOWARDS E-TOLL DEBT AND OVER R2 BILLION TOWARDS SANRAL’S GAUTENG FREEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS  Background   On the 11th of April 2024, gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, popularly known as e-toll, were officially disconnected from the e-toll system across the province. Following the initial announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his 2022 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that e-tolls would be scrapped, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), the National Department of Transport, the National Treasury and the Gauteng Provincial Government finalised a Memorandum of Agreement, according to which the Gauteng Provincial Government would contribute 30 percent to settling SANRAL’s debt and interest obligations, while the national government would cover 70 percent.  This 30 ...

OFFICIAL OPENING TRADE TEST CENTRES AT SOUTH WEST GAUTENG TVET COLLEGE @KASIBC_AFRICA   ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, DR NOBUHLE NKABANE, TO OFFICIALLY OPEN TRADE TEST CENTRES AT SOUTH WEST GAUTENG TVET COLLEGE  The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, will officially open the Trade Test Centres for Mechanical Fitter and Fitter and Turner Workshops at South West Gauteng TVET College’s Molapo Campus in Soweto. This important milestone is made possible by the collaboration between the college and merSETA. It forms part of the Department’s broader commitment to expanding and strengthening the country's technical and vocational education and training.  These state-of-the-art trade test centres are designed to provide students with industry-relevant practical skills, ensuring they are better prepared to enter the labour market and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s economy.  This strateg...

NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND STABILITY IN THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY @KASIBC_AFRICA ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA The African National Congress (ANC) has noted the public statement made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding what it alleges to be violations by the President and certain members of the Executive, particularly in relation to the functioning of the Government of National Unity (GNU).  While we continue to engage constructively within the GNU framework, we are compelled to correct and rebut several misleading assertions made by the DA. Foremost among these is the DA’s dismissive stance on the recently announced National Dialogue. It is rather surprising that the DA has chosen not to support the National Dialogue, not because they oppose its principles, but because a DA deputy minister was dismissed, not only for defying the President, but for also violating established rules.  This response speaks volumes about the DA’s character, they are willing to undermine nat...