Articles containing the tag ‘jacob zuma
By Robert On Monday, July 21st, 2014

The DA Criticizes SA Nuclear Plan That Could Cost Over R1 Trillion

The Democratic Alliance (DA) warned again on Monday against the potential perils of the proposed nuclear power plan suggested by president Jacob Zuma at the State of the Nation address last month. President Jac... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

Rights Group AfriForum Submits Report On Secrecy Bill To Zuma

Civil-rights organisation, AfriForum, has submitted further legal opinion on South Africa’s proposed Protection of State Information Bill to President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday. According to AfriForum CEO, Er... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, June 11th, 2014

Jacob Zuma Will Report Back About Nkandla In July

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has stated that he will provide a report on the Nkandla controversy within the next 30 days. President Zuma has recieved a provisional copy of the Special Investigating Unit... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

Zuma to Miss Youth Day Event and Lekgotla

President Jacob Zuma is going to remain at home to rest during both the Government’s Lekgotla and he will no longer deliver the main address at the annual Youth Day address, which is to be held in Kimberk... Read more »
By Robert On Saturday, June 7th, 2014

President Zuma Decides to Take Post-Election Break

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has made the decision to take a break after what the ANC dubbed, “an intense election campaign”. Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe let reporters know today that ... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

R2bn “Zumaville” Project to be Scrutinized by Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela

The two billion Rand project, the proposed building of South Africa’s first post-democracy, completely black-built town, formally known as the, “Umlalazi-Nkandla, Smart Growth Centre,” will be... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

No Surprises as Zuma is Re-elected President

There were no surprises in Cape Town when the members of the National Assembly were sworn in by the Chief Justice on Wednesday. The proceedings started with the Chief Justice Magoeng Magoeng swearing in the fou... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 18th, 2014

EFF Celebrates After Maiden Election

Despite a poor showing, it seems all is not lost for the Economic Freedom Fighters, judging by the response from the party’s supporters in Sandton on Saturday. There was ululating and shouts of praise for... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 17th, 2014

Mthembu, Ramphele Going to Parliament

As we move away from the elections, many parties are already thinking about parliament and have started putting together their parliamentary lists. Several parties on Friday released lists of those of its membe... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Nkandla Report – Govt Taking Legal Measures, “unconstitutional”, states Madonsela.

Government has issued a statement on Thursday saying that it will approach the high court to receive clarity on the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela’s report on the President’s Nkandla homestead. The Pupli... Read more »