ANCYL RESOLVING INTERNAL CHALLENGES

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ANCYL RESOLVING INTERNAL CHALLENGES 

The African National Congress (ANC) appreciates and welcomes the successful engagement held between the Secretary General, Cde Fikile Mbalula, and the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL). 

The meeting provided an opportunity for the ANCYL to outline the challenges it had recently confronted and the steps it undertook to address them. The meeting resolved that all suspension letters issued in relation to the matter be immediately withdrawn. It is agreed that the Secretary General of the ANCYL will issue a public apology as part of restoring unity and organisational discipline.  

The ANC commends the ANCYL for demonstrating organisational discipline, maturity and unity of purpose by resolving these matters internally and responsibly. Their conduct reflects a renewed culture of accountability and collective leadership that strengthens both the ANCYL and the broader movement. The ANC expresses full confidence in the ANCYL leadership as they continue to play a decisive role in championing youth development, advancing the struggles of young people, and contributing to the renewal and reconstruction of the movement. 

We call on all members and leaders of the ANCYL to give maximum attention to ensuring the successful convening of the 27th National Congress, from 14 to 17 December 2025, at the University of Limpopo. 

We are assured that the ANCYL will continue to mobilise the energy, creativity and activism of young people in the service of social transformation. The organisation reaffirms its commitment to supporting the ANCYL.  

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Adoption of G20 Leaders Declaration

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Adoption of G20 Leaders Declaration

 

The Democratic Alliance congratulates all of the South African government on securing agreement on the Leaders' Declaration today at the G20 Leaders Summit.

This declaration represents a significant and positive outcome. It reinforces core principles essential to global stability, security and development, including respect for international law and human rights, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation.

Importantly, through the declaration, G20 members seek to ease the debt burden on developing countries, strengthen climate-resilience, and support a just transition to sustainable energy systems that have positive implications for jobs and growth.

In addition the declaration welcomes the "Ubuntu approaches" on food security and nutrition, developed under South Africa's G20 Presidency, and sustainable, climate resilient agriculture. This will expanded access to safe, healthy and nutritious food for vulnerable South Africans.

These priorities are vital for South Africa as government seeks to implement the urgent reforms required to turbocharge our economy.

It has been an honour to be a part of this meeting and the team that made this summit not only possible but valuable. As such it represents an important step toward improved, inclusive global cooperation and, closer to home, to the inestimable value of the GNU.

As a partner in the GNU, the DA will work to ensure that the G20 commitments translate into tangible progress at home.

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DECLARATION OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE AS A NATIONAL CRISIS AT THE G20 SOCIAL SUMMIT

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DECLARATION OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE AS A NATIONAL CRISIS AT THE G20 SOCIAL SUMMIT 

The ANC Women’s League has been consistent in advancing the struggle against the scourge of Gender Based Violence and Femicide, which has ravaged our country with a series of attacks on innocent women and children in unprecedented levels.  

We have since intensified the struggle to end the merciless killing of women through protest marches, mass prayers and petitions to lobby society for collaboration against this scourge. 

In November last year we organised a march to the executive seat of our government in Tshwane, and unambiguously demanded a Declaration of the National State of Disaster.

Notwithstanding a series of other campaigns which followed from our structures in various provinces, including a march to the National Assembly in Cape Town in April 2025, where we also submitted a list of demands for expeditious interventions and to firm up our call for the Declaration of the State of Disaster. 

We have since taken our campaign to relevant authorities through round-table engagements with the Office of the State President, and met with the Honourable Deputy President Comrade Paul Mashatile, and a commitment was made to expedite radical interventions to combat the scourge. 

After lengthy bureaucratic processes, delegated by the President to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, as directed by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the ANC Women’s League is proud to inform the nation that we have a breakthrough, the President has indeed Declared GBVF a National Crisis at the G20 Social Summit today at Birchwood, and this is informed by the regulatory framework of our country. 

The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will in the next few days proceed with due processes for the coordination of the different elements of activities, in order to realise the full implementation of the course of action. 

We therefore want to applaud all our structures, the progressive women’s formations, faith-based organisations, and civil society organisations who came together in a collaborative alliance of the motive forces in defence of women and children. 

This declaration is a victory for all South African women and vulnerable groups who continue to fall prey to vicious men, and we believe this shall be the beginning of the end to the most atrocious onslaught to be experienced in this country, since the dawn of freedom. 

The ANC Women’s League will closely monitor the progress as the developments unfold in the process of implementation as per the guidelines of the Disaster Management Act, and we await the decision on the categorisation thereof, by the end of November. 

We once again commend our President and the government for finally ceding to our call, for this shall never be about triumphalism on the part of the ANC Women’s League but our revolutionary duty to realise the total emancipation of women in our lifetime. 

The ANC Women’s League remains steadfast in our resolve to be the voice of the voiceless and defend women and all vulnerable groups. 

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Mangaung cash flow as Treasury threatens to withhold equitable share

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Mangaung Cash Flow as Treasury threatens to withhold equitable share

The Democratic Alliance confirmed that the National Treasury has issued a formal notice to Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality under section 216(2) of the Constitution, warning that the Metro’s December equitable-share allocation may be withheld due to severe and persistent breaches of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

This is one of the most serious financial enforcement measures available to the Treasury and signals a Metro on the brink of fiscal failure and service delivery collapse.

Despite the gravity of this threat, the Executive Mayor has failed to table the Treasury letter and its implications before Council, keeping both councillors and residents in the dark. This is not in compliance with legislation.
In terms of MFMA section 52(d), the Mayor must report to Council on “the implementation of the budget and the financial state of the municipality.”

A threatened stoppage of the equitable share is unquestionably a material financial event and must be disclosed immediately.

Furthermore, MFMA section 60(1)(c) requires the Accounting Officer to report “any impending financial problems” to the Mayor, and Council must be allowed to consider the City’s response as needed for the constitutional process under section 216(2).

Meanwhile, Mangaung’s finances are collapsing. Diesel shortages and non-payment to contractors have already led to a failure to provide basic service delivery in the City in November.

MPAC, the key oversight body mandated to deal with UIFW, is itself dysfunctional. As set out in a DA letter to the Speaker on 6 November, MPAC has not followed its approved work plan.

In a last-ditch attempt to address the Treasury and DA letters, on 18 November, a last-minute MPAC meeting was held without prior access to the documentation, contrary to the Standing Rules and MPAC Terms of Reference.

A day later, more than R7 million in UIFW expenditure was presented under the same procedural defects. This breakdown undermines lawful oversight at a time when Mangaung needs it most.

Treasury requires Mangaung to show a 75% reduction in its UIFW balances, implement consequence management, and demonstrate tangible action. The Metro is nowhere near compliance, placing its equitable share and service delivery at immediate risk.

We will therefore request an urgent Council meeting at which the Mayor must table the complete Treasury correspondence and provide a full account of Mangaung’s financial position and plans to rescue the City’s finances.

The residents of Mangaung deserve transparency, not secrecy, while their City stands on the edge of collapse.

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NATIONAL CRISES GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE

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NATIONAL CRISES GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE 

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) welcomes and fully supports the Presidential call to declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis. 

This bold and necessary pronouncement marks a significant step in strengthening South Africa’s multi-sectoral response to one of the most devastating and persistent human rights violations affecting women, children, Persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. As the custodian of strategic leadership, advocacy, and coordination to mainstream the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth, and persons with disabilities, the Department will continue to lead efforts to ensure the full implementation of the National Strategic Plan on GBVF (NSP-GBVF). 

The declaration underscores the government’s commitment towards accelerating the implementation of the Six Pillars of the National Strategic Plan on GBVF (NSP) (Accountability, Coordination & Leadership; Prevention & Rebuilding Social Cohesion, Justice, Safety & Protection, Response, Care, Support & Healing; Economic Power and Research & Information Management). Recognising GBVF as a violation of Human rights, the declaration will further elevate GBVF as a priority that demands urgent, coordinated action across all spheres of government, civil society, the private sector, and communities. 

The Department reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga reiterated that the fight against GBVF requires sustained commitment from all sectors of society through collective action. “Government alone cannot end GBVF. It demands a united front—where communities, men, and institutions actively challenge harmful norms, protect survivors, and uphold justice,” the Minister said. 

As part of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the Department will launch the campaign under the theme “LETSEMA”, calling on Men, Women, Boys, Girls and media houses to work together to End Gender Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Bringing together Filmmakers, Media Professionals, Civil Society, Academia, Researchers, Development Partners and all stakeholders, to co-create a shared agenda for GBV prevention through responsible storytelling and inclusive media representation.  

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INTEREST RATE CUT AS RELIEF FOR HOUSEHOLDS

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INTEREST RATE CUT AS RELIEF FOR HOUSEHOLDS

Government welcomes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the repo rate to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%.

The rate cut is expected to ease pressure on consumers with loans, support small businesses, and encourage investment and economic activity. Government continues to prioritise measures that help reduce the cost of living, create jobs, and improve economic stability. 

The decision aligns with the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen growth, support vulnerable communities, and build an economy that works for all. Government will continue to work with social partners to improve the economic environment and ensure that the benefits of growth reach the poor and those most affected by rising prices.

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MINISTER STEENHUISEN SALUTES SOUTH AFRICA’S SIX WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS

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MINISTER STEENHUISEN SALUTES SOUTH AFRICA’S SIX WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS 

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is today celebrating the remarkable achievement of the South African wine industry for being awarded six coveted spots on the top 100 list of the World’s 50 Best Vineyard 2025 Awards. “We have always known we have great wine, and this exceptional performance, with six of our winery estates securing places amongst the world’s best, is a resounding endorsement of our wine tourism’s consistent standards and innovation,” the minister said. Two vineyards made it to the top ten list. Klein Constantia Wine Estate, in the Western Cape, was named the Best Vinyard in Africa and also the recipient of the Highest Climber Award. 

This estate is now ranked as the sixth top vineyard globally. It has climbed 35 places from its 2024 ranking.  Creation, in the Hemel-en-Aarde area, Western Cape, is ranked number seven globally. This estate has been dominating the regional category and, until last year, was voted the Best Vineyard in Africa. Four local vineyards made it to the extended 51-100 list: • Tokara Wine and Olive Estate (Stellenbosch): No. 71;   • Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch): No. 79;   • La Motte Wine Estate (Franschhoek Valley): No. 94 (New Entry); and   • Hamilton Russell Vineyards (Hemel-en-Aarde): No. 99 (New Entry).   “We applaud the dedication of the teams at all six vineyards for elevating the South African brand to compete on the global stage. Their commitment to excellence not only produces world-renowned wines, but also enhances our reputation as a premier destination for wine tourism,” Minister Steenhuisen said. Economic value of wine tourism The minister highlighted the sector’s crucial contribution to the national economy, noting that wine tourism is a powerful job creator and driver of regional development. 

“Our wine tourism sector demonstrates robust growth, which contributed R9,3 billion to South Africa’s GDP in 2022. It has created around 11 000 jobs at the farm gate and 40 108 employment opportunities. Wine tourism now accounts for 17,3% of the total turnover for all grape-crushing cellars in South Africa.” Minister Steenhuisen added that it is no surprise that our domestic market is the biggest driver of wine tourism. “Local visitors account for 58% of all Cape Winelands room nights in 2024. 

This strong local foundation is the anchor of the sector, ensuring resilience and driving consistent demand.” South Africa produces approximately 4% of the world’s wine and in 2024, the country’s wine industry was ranked the seventh-largest wine producer globally. 

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