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Zondo to preside over swearing in of Deputy President, Ministers

Ramaphosa appointed 32 Ministers to his Cabinet, while they have 43 deputies.

03 Jul 2024, 08:00 [SAST]
Politics, Elections 2024

ANC can’t dictate terms of Gauteng’s governance: Zille

03 Jul 2024, 09:36 [SAST]
Politics, Elections 2024

ANC Chief Whip withdraws several motions, requests time to consult

03 Jul 2024, 05:49 [SAST]
Politics, Elections 2024

LATEST NEWS

[File Image] Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson, Helen Zille speaks to the media.

ANC can’t dictate terms of Gauteng’s governance: Zille

3 July 2024, 9:36 AM

MK party

Analyst suggests elective conference for MK Party

3 July 2024, 9:18 AM

Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo presides over the swearing-in of new members of the National Assembly on June 14, 2024.

Zondo to preside over swearing in of Deputy President, Ministers

3 July 2024, 8:00 AM

Inside the National Assembly

ANC Chief Whip withdraws several motions, requests time to consult

3 July 2024, 5:49 AM

SA-US to deepen bilateral ties

2 July 2024, 11:51 PM

ANC to give update on Gauteng negotiations on Wednesday

2 July 2024, 9:19 PM

Policewoman shot during ATM robbery in Free State

2 July 2024, 8:41 PM

Farmers warned to protect workers from harsh weather conditions

2 July 2024, 8:21 PM

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DA media briefing on Gauteng Province impasse

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MUST WATCH

Election campaigning is in full swing in Rwanda.

The East African nation is going to the polls later this month.

Incumbent President and Rwandan Patriotic Front leader, Paul Kagame, is running for a fourth term.

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Thousands of people are expected in the coastal city of Durban this weekend for the annual Durban July.

Africa's biggest horse-racing event which has been running every year since July 17, 1897 takes place this Saturday at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

Let's cross to Leanne Manas for more.

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The swearing-in of the new National Executive of the Government of National Unity takes place in Cape Town today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa named the ministers of the government of national unity late on Sunday, following weeks of deadlock that delayed the formation of an historic governing coalition.

For more on what's expected to take place today, we cross to our reporter, Abra Barbier.

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Things have never moved with such speed as is the case with the post 2024 election developments, meant to usher in the seventh Administration in South Africa.

It was just a few day ago that President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet, and the newly appointed executive will be sworn-in today.

But beyond the ceremonies, how will SA navigate the unchartered waters. "Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same.

And now it's here..." That a quote by Wits School of Governance Lecturer Dr Kagiso TK Pooe, who joins us virtually to discuss the forecasted scenarios from his article titled, 'Change: I am inevitable - Scenarios for new government'.

Dr KagisoTK Pooe - Wits School of Governance joins us.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Policewoman shot during ATM robbery in Free State

2 July 2024, 8:41 PM

Case of attempted murder and attempted ATM-bombing has been opened.

Farmers warned to protect workers from harsh weather conditions

2 July 2024, 8:21 PM

Last year, seven farmworkers died of heatstroke in the Kakamas area in the Northern Cape.

City of Joburg warns of R200 monthly electricity tariff charges from July

Limpopo EFF against electricity hikes in Polokwane

2 July 2024, 8:15 PM

Water, refuse and sewerage services have also been increased by nine and six percent respectively.

WEATHER

POLITICS

[File Image] Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson, Helen Zille speaks to the media.

ANC can’t dictate terms of Gauteng’s governance: Zille

3 July 2024, 9:36 AM

Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo presides over the swearing-in of new members of the National Assembly on June 14, 2024.

Zondo to preside over swearing in of Deputy President, Ministers

3 July 2024, 8:00 AM

Inside the National Assembly

ANC Chief Whip withdraws several motions, requests time to consult

3 July 2024, 5:49 AM

ANC to give update on Gauteng negotiations on Wednesday

2 July 2024, 9:19 PM

BUSINESS

More relief at the pumps for motorists

2 July 2024, 7:34 PM

South Africa likely to get off grey list in 2025

2 July 2024, 4:13 PM

Aviation in Southern Africa lagging behind

2 July 2024, 3:25 PM

SPORT

Defending champ Vondroušová out in first round at Wimbledon

2 July 2024, 6:19 PM

Women’s Sevens Rugby team rearing to represent at Olympics

2 July 2024, 6:03 PM

Erasmus pulls out the big guns for Ireland

2 July 2024, 2:00 PM

AFRICA

SA elects several new members to PAP

2 July 2024, 7:28 PM

Police use tear gas in Kenya’s capital as tax protests continue

2 July 2024, 2:14 PM

A police officer walks after using tear gas to disperse protesters during a demonstration over police killings of people protesting against Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 27, 2024.

Kenyan activists call for more protests as govt pledges austerity

2 July 2024, 7:47 AM

Kenya protests expose Ruto’s neglect of discontent at home

1 July 2024, 8:04 AM

WORLD NEWS

SA-US to deepen bilateral ties

2 July 2024, 11:51 PM

UK’s political leaders focus on every vote in final week of campaign

2 July 2024, 4:02 PM

Militants fire rockets into Israel, tanks advance in Gaza

2 July 2024, 6:26 AM

Rocket barrage seen flying from Lebanon towards Israel

1 July 2024, 9:07 PM

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