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Happy Birthday, CIC Julius Malema @KASIBCNEWS  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) extends revolutionary birthday wishes to our President and Commander-in-Chief (CIC), Julius Malema, a fearless leader whose life has been dedicated to the total emancipation of the African people.  Julius Sello Malema was born on 3 March 1981 in Seshego, Limpopo, and entered politics at the young age of nine when he joined the African National Congress (ANC) through its youth wing, the Masupatsela pioneer movement.  He eventually joined the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) of which he became the chairperson if his branch in 1995. His political activism gained momentum in the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), where he quickly rose through the ranks to become the chairperson of its Limpopo branch in 1997 and later the national president in 2001.  His leadership in COSAS was marked by militant student activism, and challenging the exclusionary and unequal nature of the South African edu...

ROYAL AM Judgment reserved R27Million Sponsorship @KASIBCNEWS The Pietermaritzburg High Court has today announced that judgment on the Democratic Alliance (DA) case against the Msunduzi Local Municipality for their R27 million sponsorship to embattled Royal AM is, reserved. The court will notify all parties of the outcome/judgment in due time. This sponsorship is illegal and irrational, we are hoping that the judgment will put the interests of residents first and stop the ANC from continuously exploiting the city for the benefit of those who are politically connected. Their argument that the sponsorship has economic benefit is purely based on opinion not on fact or any research findings. The Msunduzi Municipality's priorities are misplaced, with sponsorship of a soccer team owned by a wealthy businesswoman taking precedence over essential services. There is no political will from the ANC to stop this disgraceful sponsorship with the Acting Municipal Manager having done little to no...

SPAZA SHOPS R500MILLION FUNDING @KASIBCNEWS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  The Director General of the Department of Small Business Development, Ms Thulisile Manzini. MECs serving in the Economic Cluster from our provinces (Names of MECs attending). Senior Government officials and  Members of the Media present today and those joining us on digital platforms Fellow South Africans,   Background  Today marks exactly 107 days since President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa announced the registration of all Spaza Shops and Food handling outlets.   The announcement came after several incidents of food poisoning and deaths related to foodborne illnesses were reported in different parts of the country. The initial 21 days registration period, which would have ended in December last year, was subsequently extended by the President to 28 February as part of accommodating all eligible businesses to comply with the directive.  The final deadline for registration of the businesse...

GAUTENG SPAZA SHOPS 17 617 APPLICATIONS @KASIBCNEWS BACKGROUND  In 2024, South Africa was confronted with a crisis of biblical proportions, wherein scores of children were killed or hospitalised following the consumption of foods from local spaza shops. Following extensive forensic investigations, Terbufos, an organophosphate that is used as a pesticide, was found to be the cause of death of the children. Empirical evidence indicates that the highly toxic substance, which can cause irreversible damage and fatalities, was being used in local spaza shops and households for rodent control.  In response to the crisis, on the 15th  of November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation, where he announced decisive measures to address the recurring foodborne illnesses and deaths affecting young children in particular. These include the immediate closure of spaza shops implicated in the deaths and stricter regulations to protect communities.  The President outline...

RESHUFFLE ANC GAUTENG @KASIBCNEWS The African National Congress (ANC) remains firmly committed to the renewal and strengthening of the movement in Gauteng, ensuring that the organisation continues to be an effective vehicle for transformation and development.  The National Executive Committee (NEC) has taken a strategic decision to reconfigure the provincial structures, reinforcing leadership in a way that builds on experience while embracing new energy. Gauteng holds immense historical and political significance as the centre of the struggle against apartheid and the host province of the ANC’s National Headquarters, Luthuli House. It was in this province that key moments of resistance, including the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the mass defiance campaigns of the 1980s, shaped the course of South Africa’s liberation.  Today, Gauteng remains a vital political battleground where the ANC must consolidate its leadership to advance transformation. The NEC acknowledges the discipline an...

ANC KWA ZULU-NATAL RESHUFFLE @KASIBCNEWS   The African Natonal Congress (ANC) commends our structures and members in KwaZulu-Natal for their discipline and unwavering commitment to the movement while awai ng the resolu ons of the Natonal Executve Commi ee (NEC). This patence and politcal maturity are a testament to the enduring legacy of ANC leadership in the province, which has produced stalwarts such as John Langalibalele Dube, Chief Albert Luthuli, Isaka Pixley Ka Seme, Harry Gwala, RD Naidu, and Moses Mabhida. These icons exemplified resilience, unity, and a deep-rooted dedication to the cause of libera on and transformation.  Today, our cadres in KwaZulu-Natal continue in their footsteps, demonstrating that the centre has indeed held. The ANC remains resolute in its mission to build and strengthen the organisa on in this key province, ensuring that we are prepared for the batles ahead. Our movement has faced formidable challenges, yet through collective resolve and a...

ILAWU Gauteng State of the Province Address @KASIBCNEWS The Independent Liberation and Allied Workers Union (ILAWU) wishes to address the Gauteng State of the Province Address delivered by Premier Panyaza Lesufi on the 24th of February 2025. ILAWU is disappointed by the lack of substance in Premier Lesufi's address, which once again failed to provide concrete implementation plans and clear timelines for the promises made. This recurring trend of unfulfilled commitments erodes the trust and hopes of the people of Gauteng.  ILAWU acknowledges Premier Panyaza Lesufi's accurate identification of the challenges facing the province, including issues such as unreliable water supply, high crime rates, underfunded education, a struggling healthcare system, electricity shortages, and rising unemployment, we are dismayed by the absence of genuine, transformative solutions in his address. The 2025 State of the Province Address (SOPA) was characterized by recycled promises, superficial inte...