By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maroelamedia
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is asking Eskom to justify adding 41.4 billion rand to existing contracts. The party is seeking explanations before any 8.83% increase in electricity tariffs, according to MaroelaMedia, which cites its position.
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ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Democratic Alliance ministers from the Government of National Unity. He says the party is destabilising the coalition and calls on the Economic Freedom Fighters to adopt a more conciliatory attitude if it hopes to join it, according to IOL.
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Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to subject senior South African police officials to lifestyle audits. He also called for officers compromised by corruption to be removed, according to remarks reported by SABC after Masemola resumed his duties.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sabcnews ·
Helen Zille says South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is targeting 490,000 votes in Johannesburg to secure a municipal majority, while ruling out a coalition with the EFF or MK party. Polls put the party at 35%, against 21.8% for the ANC, according to BusinessDay.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Businessday ·
Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance’s candidate for mayor of Johannesburg, set out five priorities to restore municipal finances, reduce waste and improve essential services. At the party’s final campaign rally, she also promised to appoint competent officials and punish corrupt or ineffective employees, according to TimesLIVE.
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Rugby: Butch James believes Lions can target top of the standingsFormer Springboks fly-half Butch James believes Johannesburg’s Lions can target the top of the United Rugby Championship standings in 2026. He attributes their potential to the squad’s collective quality and says greater consistency away from home will be crucial, he told the Sunday Times.
Lesotho Parliament seeks clarity on public-sector pay risesThe Lesotho government’s plan to raise civil servants’ salaries by two grades has prompted questions in Parliament about how it will be implemented and when. Public Service Minister Moeketsi Motšoane said employees at grades A and C would be paid at grades C and E, respectively, the Sunday Express reports.The week in Africa
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