Politics Season Seven (The Coalition Threatens) is upon us again. Eager voters are swiping right and left with abandon as they choose between over 300 political parties clamouring for their attention in the run up to our General Elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Even more eager wanna-be politicians are running aorund kissing snotty babies; shaking unwashed hands that have just steadied, squeezed and shaken a short leg in the urinal; breathing in the stench of the great unwashed and … [Read more...] about Patrice Motsepe – Whiter than You Think
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Mabuyane calls for politics not to interfere in operations of state entities – Gqeberha in the News
Mabuyane calls for politics not to interfere in operations of state entities: Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, says politics should not be allowed to interfere in the operations of state entities. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Is 'localisation' a realistic economic policy for South Africa?: Can local businesses substitute 20% of their imports? Bruce Whitfield interviews Peter Attard Montalto of Intellidex. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. South Africa: Gerda Steyn Answers the Call of … [Read more...] about Mabuyane calls for politics not to interfere in operations of state entities – Gqeberha in the News
Our Island: ‘A new start for politics on the Isle of Wight’ claim those behind a new movement – Lockdown News
Our Island: ‘A new start for politics on the Isle of Wight’ claim those behind a new movement: The Our Island movement say the "old fashioned mindset" of following any particular political ideology “leads us nowhere” and that "it’s time for change on the Isle of Wight council" ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Khabib’s coach claims UFC champ could fight GSP after Gaethje bout and then RETIRE without McGregor rematch: KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV could retire after just two more fights … [Read more...] about Our Island: ‘A new start for politics on the Isle of Wight’ claim those behind a new movement – Lockdown News
Plans to build hundreds of toilets stopped by Uitenhage politics – News from GroundUp
Plans to build hundreds of toilets stopped by Uitenhage politics: Voting district committee at loggerheads with ward committee Source: GroundUp News. Lockdown in pictures - Day 122: Worship: Source: GroundUp News. SANDF cuts Happiness Village off from the world, places community leader under house arrest: Lawyers say army has no right to conduct “military exercises” in and around the informal settlement Source: GroundUp News. Zimbabweans who missed food assistance deadline are … [Read more...] about Plans to build hundreds of toilets stopped by Uitenhage politics – News from GroundUp
Some Light Political Spanking
https://youtu.be/q5e2OcpAdR8 A roundup of TWEETS that caught our eye and were uploaded today. Today some political parties come in for a LIGHT SPANKING... MyPE on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MyPE Democratic Alliance: https://twitter.com/Our_DA/status/1263127315908788226 EFF: https://twitter.com/EFFSouthAfrica/status/1263409859271294976 Good Party: https://twitter.com/ForGoodZA/status/1263452505385709568 African Transformation Movement (ATM): … [Read more...] about Some Light Political Spanking
THIS is what is so Rotten in Politics and Humanity
The tweet that you see a bit further below is just a small example of what is wrong in our world - specifically our world of politics. Simply put - Our politicians actually have the audacity to think that by pointing out each other's faults they are doing what we elected them to do. Examine any utterance from any politician from any party and you will see that most of the time they play a divisive blame game that speaks to our fears. I would hazard a guess to say that our politicians … [Read more...] about THIS is what is so Rotten in Politics and Humanity
Things have changed in Political Activism
https://youtu.be/VWN4NASIkRM The EFF and ANC organised some entertainment for their supporters whilst their leaders scuffled and fought in the kindergarten - a place that you may refer to as the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Council Chambers! The occasion? The hearing of a motion of No Confidence in the Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip which was not passed. In MY DAY there was no DJ or fancy sound system, just sweat, whistles, stomping of feet, the deep sound of angry male … [Read more...] about Things have changed in Political Activism
Bhisho news: 2018 promises to be a roller coaster for politics in the Eastern Cape
2018 promises to be a roller coaster for politics in the Eastern Cape: Calls have been made by former ANC youth league convener, Mziwonke Ndabeni for Mabuyane to take up his rightful place at the Bhisho Legislature as premier which would then mean the recall of Masualle as premier. The same situation happened in KwaZulu-Natal ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Cyril Ramaphosa Is Not the Answer: Cyril Ramaphosa during the twentieth-anniversary celebrations of the Eastern Cape House of … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: 2018 promises to be a roller coaster for politics in the Eastern Cape
Mthatha news: The dark world of judicial politics
The dark world of judicial politics: Nevertheless, Jolwana was successfully interviewed for a position at the Mthatha seat of the Eastern Cape High Court. He was asked by Nhlangulela to tell the commission about his acting stints there, which included filling in for out-of-town judges on ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Seven things to consider before turning your home into a B&B: Mila’s Guest House, situated in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has been running for about nine years. Its owner, Mr … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: The dark world of judicial politics
Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation: International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers will lead the South African delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers responsible for Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Landers to lead the SA delegation to the Joint Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, and of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
When being in politics is a deadly pursuit
The South African Police Service Major General Leon Rabie says 18 cases of politically-related murders were reported between 1 February and 5 August 2016. A further eight cases of attempted murder were reported in the same period, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal being the hotspots. The Major General said this when the police, led by Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, briefed the Parliamentary Committee that is tasked with providing oversight on policing over the handling … [Read more...] about When being in politics is a deadly pursuit
J-Bay in the news: Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment
Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment: Mick Fanning celebrates his win in the final of the JBay Open. Pic: WSL/ Kirstin After last year’s terrifying shark encounter at Jeffrey’s Bay, the Gold Coaster returned to the famed South African point break to not only conquer his demons but take out ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment
Combating politically linked killings
The Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko has expressed his serious concern at the rising number of killings, which are reportedly linked to politics. "We have noted with serious concern the incidents of killings particularly where political figures are victims or where the killings are being linked to the upcoming local government. A situation like this cannot be allowed to continue especially in the context of democracy," he said. To counter this, a multi-disciplinary task team has … [Read more...] about Combating politically linked killings
Senior NMMU staff accused of meddling in student politics
Senior NMMU staff accused of meddling in student politics: Senior NMMU staff accused of meddling in student politics. The SRC says it's obtained leaked information of senior managers trying to meddle in student politics. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students march on campus against fee hikes. Picture ... NMMU - Read more on Eyewitness News REPORT: NMMU staff blamed for interfering with student politics: The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) has so far remained … [Read more...] about Senior NMMU staff accused of meddling in student politics
