On February 20th, 2024, South Africa’s National Assembly passed several bills that aim to *transform the nation’s socioeconomic environment*. The bills include the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill, the Deeds Registries Amendment Bill, and the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill. These bills address issues related to the pension system, phytosanitary system, land tenure rights, and development charges. The passage of these bills reflects the National Assembly’s dedication to *promoting economic growth and sustainable development*.
The future of social grants in South Africa is a crucial issue as over 28 million citizens benefit from them, and the ruling ANC government spends an estimated R253 billion annually on the grants. Opposition parties have made pledges to retain and increase the grants, but their execution depends on multiple factors. The stakes are high, considering the significant impact on the livelihoods of millions of South Africans, and the issue has become a compelling story in South African politics.
ActionSA has announced its candidate for KwaZuluNatal Premier for the 2024 elections, Zwakele ‘ActionMan’ Mncwango. Mncwango’s leadership principles of integrity and honesty align with ActionSA’s dedication to delivering competent leadership to KwaZuluNatal. He has extensive experience in serving the local populace and has successfully appointed capable leaders in all District Municipalities and the Metropolitan Municipality, eThekwini. With the promise of effective leadership and public service, the road to the 2024 elections holds the potential for an exhilarating and rewarding pursuit.
South Africa’s 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024) represent a significant turning point for the nation’s democratic process, as independent candidates will be allowed to compete for seats at both national and provincial levels for the first time. The Electoral Commission of South Africa, headed by Chairperson Mosotho Moepya and Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, officially introduced the NPE2024 program on October 24, 2023. The event took place at Gallagher Estates in Midrand and was attended by a variety of stakeholders, including political parties.
In a mass political rally, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa’s thirdlargest party, accused its closest rival, the Democratic Alliance (DA), of inciting ethnic violence. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, stirred up emotions by chanting a controversial antiapartheid struggle song, “Kill the Boer, the farmer.” This song targets the Boers, who are the descendants of Dutch settlers and have a significant presence in South Africa.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) is alerting the public to an increase in job scams as the 2024 National and Provincial Elections approach. Fraudsters are using online job platforms to deceive job seekers by posing as the Commission and collecting personal information from unsuspecting individuals.