SADTU is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over the continued suspension of the new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue. The union says investigations found no wrongdoing in the procurement process and accuses the Minister of political interference that could undermine transformation and smaller publishers.  We spoke to  SADTU Secretary General, Xolani Fakude....

SADTU is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over the continued suspension of the new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue. The union says investigations found no wrongdoing in the procurement process and accuses the Minister of political interference that could undermine transformation and smaller publishers.&nbsp; We spoke to&nbsp; SADTU Secretary General, Xolani Fakude....

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SADTU calls on President Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC nomination deadline.

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to  Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to&nbsp; Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

Afrika Mayibuye announces Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate.

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO has denied sidelining AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini from the SADC Summit hosted in KwaZulu-Natal last month. The Ministry says an official invitation was extended to the King for the banquet and opening ceremony. This after the King said holding events in his province without acknowledging him was disrespectful. We spoke to  DIRCO spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri..

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO has denied sidelining AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini from the SADC Summit hosted in KwaZulu-Natal last month. The Ministry says an official invitation was extended to the King for the banquet and opening ceremony. This after the King said holding events in his province without acknowledging him was disrespectful. We spoke to&nbsp; DIRCO spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri..

SADTU calls on President Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube

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