Daily Archives: May 13, 2018

ANC N West denies plan to remove MPLs

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ANC members of the North West provincial legislature will not try to oust Premier Supra Mahumapelo as the province faces an administrative takeover by the national government.

Chairperson of the province’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Mahlakeng Mahlakeng has denied reports that he and six ANC colleagues face expulsion from the legislature for opposing Mahumapelo.

The reports say the seven are in the firing line for conniving with the EFF to support a motion of confidence against the premier. Mahlakeng says as senior ANC members, they would never vote with the opposition.

“There are a number of people who think we are talking too much because we are talking on matters of corruption. It is not something that we are not going to be intimidated to do. We are going to continue talking it is our job that is why people are paying us because you know that i get paid for talking and talking to represent the people of the North West and I will continue together with this team doing that work without fear of contradiction and it doesn’t matter but happens to us and we will do that work.”

ANC Spokesperson in the North West, Gerald Modise, denies they were planning to remove the seven MPLs from the provincial legislature. He says the issue was distorted by some members of the ANC.

“We want to dispute the rumours that are doing around in the media that the PEC has resolved to recall some of these MPLs. It must be noted that in terms of the electoral act it permits political parties to annually in May replenish their reserve list and that is what we have done so far nothing that is indicated in the media is true.”

This comes as the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepares to implement cabinet’s decision for the national government to take over the administration of North West under Section 100 of the Constitution – a first for South Africa.

The NCOP has 180 days to take detailed action in this regard.

The Constitution states that, when a province cannot fulfill its executive obligations, the national executive may intervene by taking steps to restore governance.

NCOP chairperson Thandi Modise is expected to table Ramaphosa’s letter in parliament this week.

The NCOP will conduct its own assessment and make a determination within 180 days.

The presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko confirmed the letter to the NCOP.

Source: http://www.sabc.co.za

Ramaphosa puts North West province under administration

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The National Council of Provinces chairperson, Thandi Modise said she has received a communication from the Republic of South Africa president, Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to invoke Section 100 (1) of the Constitution on the North West.

Modise said Ramaphosa notified the House of Cabinet about the decision on Friday. She said this is the quest of the president to address challenges facing the province.

“The Constitution states that, when a province cannot or does not fulfil an executive obligation in terms of the Constitution or legislation, the national executive may intervene by taking any appropriate steps to ensure fulfillment of that obligation. I will table the President’s letter through Parliament’s official publication, Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports (ATC), for the attention of Members of Parliament during this week.

“The matter will follow an ordinary course of parliamentary procedure, which includes it being referred to a committee or committees of the House for processing. As enjoined by the Constitution, the National Council of Provinces must independently conduct its own assessment that the National Executive observed all procedures and circumstances for the intervention and must make a determination within 180 days,” she said.

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Xun leader dies in a car crash

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

The community of Xun and San in Platfontein near Kimberley is mourning the death of its leader, Mario Mahongo. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said a 66 year-old man, who was driving a Nissan Almera, allegedly crashed into an electric pole and died instantly.

Kock said the atrocity took place on the entrance road of Platfontein in Kimberley on Saturday.

“We are investigating a culpable homicide and anyone with information can contact D/Sgt Modise Moshotloa on 082 302 0407. The investigation continues,” he said.

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A man killed in Kimberley

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close-up of man holding knife smeared with blood and still dripping.

close-up of man holding knife smeared with blood and still dripping.

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A man was found dead in the early hours of Saturday in Kimberley. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said a man who is aged between 28 and 30 was found dead by a passerby.

“The police in Kimberley are investigating a murder case after the body of a deceased was discovered by a passer-by in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased had a wound in his neck and he is dark in complexion.

“The deceased is approximately around 30, about 1.7 metre tall and had beard. He was dressed in a blue jeans, blue overall top and black Adidas tekkies. Anyone with information about the deceased can call D/Capt Doggie Magugu on 082 469 0578,” Kock said.

The police investigation continues.

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SA mourns the death of veteran photographer

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South Africa is mourning the death of a veteran photographer, Sam Nzima who died at Nelspruit, in Mpumalanga on Saturday. Nzima was affectionately known for taking the famous picture of dying Hector Peterson during Soweto Uprisings on June 12, 1976.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has also expressed his deepest sadness. Ramaphosa conveyed his condolences to Nzima’s family on behalf of government and the people of South Africa.

“Nzima was one of a kind and his camera captured the full brutality of apartheid oppression on the nation’s psyche and history from the Defiance Campaign through to forced removals and the Soweto student uprisings.

“We will especially remember his iconic photograph of a dying young Hector Peterson, which became a symbol of resistance against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in the black schools. We convey our heartfelt condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace,” he said.

Nzima was the recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga.

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) spokesperson, Jabu Mahlangu said: “The death of veteran photographer, Sam Nzima has robbed South Africa of a true patriot. SANCO would like to express its condolences to the Nzima family, his colleagues in the media and South Africans that appreciated his remarkable work throughout decades of dedication to expose the brutality of the apartheid regime.

“His world acclaimed photo of the shooting of Hector Peterson put apartheid in South Africa firmly on the spotlight, as well as the agenda of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions. It depicts his courage and the passion with which he used his skill to advance the course of the struggle for liberation and democracy.”

Mahlangu further said the history of resistance to oppression would be incomplete without Nzima’s incredible work. He added that Nzima was an institution and he showcased the evolution of the struggle for liberation at great risk to his personal safety,

“Nzima showcased a community activism and the ugly face of repression as part of the narrative to tell of the triumph of the human spirit and the march to Freedom and Democracy,” he said.

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Source: http://www.semphete.co.za