Rising Tide of contact crimes in South Africa Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Security Measures

The attempted assassination of senior advocate Coreth Naudé last week comes as the latest in a rising tide of contact crimes, including kidnappings in South Africa. Two gunmen opened fire on her as she arrived at her Umhlanga hotel, critically wounding her. According to News24, Ms Naudé survived emergency surgery.

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President Ramaphosa is expected to announce his inclusive government of national unity (GNU) Cabinet within the next 48 Hours.

According to a News24 the report, a source close to Ramaphosa, who is not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed that the president was expected to make the all-important announcement on Thursday.

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The formation of a new government in South Africa has hit a rocky start. The African National Congress (ANC) has already deviated from Clause 14 of the Statement of Intent it signed with the Democratic Alliance (DA) on June 14, 2024. This clause mandates that parties “work together in good faith and seek to build consensus on the formation of government.” However, the ANC's actions indicate a departure from this agreement.

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Update: Increased risk for demonstrations nationwide to voice dissatisfaction with the GNU agreement involving ANC, DA, IFP, and PA.

The African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have signed a framework agreement to form a government of national union (GNU).

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The Day Has Finally Arrived as The National Assembly Convenes Today

The highly anticipated day has finally arrived as the first sitting of the National Assembly takes place today, 14 June 2024 despite the absence of 58 uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party MPs, the assembly remains constitutionally sound with its 400-strong membership, as declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

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Tensions Rise as New Political Developments Unfold

As the country counts down to the National Party sitting this Friday, 14 June 2024, intriguing developments have emerged. The Government of National Unity (GNU) is gaining momentum as parties move towards collaboration aimed at fostering positive changes. However, not all parties are supportive of this coalition, as evidenced by the MK party's unsuccessful attempt to halt the sitting.

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Growing Anticipation as South Africa’s Parliament Prepares for First Sitting

As the country waits in anticipation for the first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), there are expectations of demonstrations or attempts to disrupt the sittings by disgruntled political party supporters.

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As South Africa's newly elected lawmakers prepare to meet for the first time, they face the important task of electing the country's president from their ranks. The new president will then need to form a cabinet, with most members coming from parliament and up to two from outside parliament.

The Politics of Murder

KwaZulu-Natal is on the brink of becoming a hotspot for political assassinations post-May 29 elections, as anticipated political realignment could threaten the ANC’s electoral dominance. This insight comes from a report released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Crime on Monday