The Government of National Unity, GNU has concluded a two-day retreat in Gauteng, where leaders from 10 parties reaffirmed their commitment to the coalition. The GNU members led by President Cyril Ramaphosa held a private meeting at the Cradle Boutique Hotel in Krugersdorp. The leaders used the gathering to address internal differences and recommit to the coalition's objectives. Elvis Presslin spoke to Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder

The Government of National Unity, GNU has concluded a two-day retreat in Gauteng, where leaders from 10 parties reaffirmed their commitment to the coalition. The GNU members led by President Cyril Ramaphosa held a private meeting at the Cradle Boutique Hotel in Krugersdorp. The leaders used the gathering to address internal differences and recommit to the coalition's objectives. Elvis Presslin spoke to Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corn&eacute; Mulder

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GNU partners reaffirm commitment to the coalition

The University of Fort Hare's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. The decision follows a forensic investigation into irregularities in the appointment processes of two executive directors. According to the university, the suspension is a holding measure and does not constitute a disciplinary sanction. NEHAWU Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary, Mlungiseli Ncapayi

The University of Fort Hare's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. The decision follows a forensic investigation into irregularities in the appointment processes of two executive directors. According to the university, the suspension is a holding measure and does not constitute a disciplinary sanction. NEHAWU Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary, Mlungiseli Ncapayi

University of Fort Hare's V-C, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, placed on precautionary suspension

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA  says the government's temporary R3 fuel levy reduction falls far short of what is needed. President Mametlwe Sebei says while the move shows government recognises the crisis, it does little against a R6 petrol and R10 diesel hike. Sebei says working-class families will still bear the brunt of the increases. The union is repeating its call for a full suspension of all fuel taxes. Mametlwe Sebei, President of General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA &nbsp;says the government's temporary R3 fuel levy reduction falls far short of what is needed. President Mametlwe Sebei says while the move shows government recognises the crisis, it does little against a R6 petrol and R10 diesel hike. Sebei says working-class families will still bear the brunt of the increases. The union is repeating its call for a full suspension of all fuel taxes. Mametlwe Sebei, President of General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA

GIWUSA  says the government's temporary R3 fuel levy reduction falls far short of what is needed

The Democratic Alliance, DA says it welcomes the R3 fuel levy decrease announced by the Finance Minister, following the party's call for relief. However, the opposition party says the over R7 diesel and R2 petrol price increases will still hurt budgets. The DA is concerned about how the relief will be funded saying spending must be made more efficient. To elaborate further on their sentiments, here is Dr. Mark Burke, MP and DA Spokesperson on Finance

The Democratic Alliance, DA says it welcomes the R3 fuel levy decrease announced by the Finance Minister, following the party's call for relief. However, the opposition party says the over R7 diesel and R2 petrol price increases will still hurt budgets. The DA is concerned about how the relief will be funded saying spending must be made more efficient. To elaborate further on their sentiments, here is Dr. Mark Burke, MP and DA Spokesperson on Finance

GNU partners reaffirm commitment to the coalition

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