Latest news with #EMBO
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
EMBO festival to celebrate Winnie Madikizela-Mandela through music, culture and debate
Soweto is about to come alive with the rhythms of resistance and the power of voice as the City of Johannesburg prepares to host the EMBO Festival, a two-day celebration honouring the legacy of one of South Africa's most iconic freedom fighters — Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Taking place on June 7 at the Soweto Theatre, this festival is more than just a cultural event: it's a bold reimagining of how history can be remembered, retold and reclaimed. This year's theme places Madikizela-Mandela's Xhosa heritage and fearless activism at the centre of a powerful programme that fuses debate, live music and historical reflection. The event will feature artists such as Medudutsane Basadi, Lungiswa Plaatjies and Mr Vee Sholo . EMBO, meaning 'origin' or 'source,' is a project with a purpose: to move the stories of African heroes from the margins into the heart of public consciousness. Through an Afrocentric lens, the festival aims to unearth histories that have been overshadowed by colonial narratives, presenting them in vibrant and meaningful ways to a new generation.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Court allows Taguig LGU to continue services in EMBO barangays
A regional trial court (RTC) granted Taguig City a writ of preliminary injunction allowing it to continue providing basic services, including healthcare, wellness, and recreation, in the disputed Enlisted Men's Barrios (EMBO) barangays. According to the seven-page ruling by the Taguig RTC-Branch 153 on May 22, Makati City will no longer have control over government facilities in the EMBO barangays such as health centers, covered courts, daycare centers, among others. "After careful evaluation of the evidence on record, this Court finds the prayer for issuance of Writ of Preliminary Prohibitory and Mandatory Injunction to be impressed with merit," the ruling read. The court noted that the plaintiff, Taguig City, anchored its prayer on the Supreme Court ruling in 2021 that Barangays Cembo, South Cembo, Comembo, East Rembo, West Rembo, Pembo (including Rizal), Pitogo, Post Proper Northside, and Post Proper Southside are within the territory of Taguig. This decision became final and executory in September 2022. "Given the foregoing, this court finds that the plaintiff had shown sufficient evidence of its clear and unmistakable right to the possession of the subject public facilities/structures," the latest ruling further read. The preliminary injunction came after the Taguig City RTC issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on May 6, prohibiting Makati and any of its personnel from preventing Taguig to take full and exclusive possession of public properties in the EMBO barangays. For her part, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano welcomed the court's decision. "Lubos po naming ikinagagalak ang desisyong ito ng korte. Sa pamamagitan ng preliminary injunction, tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbabalik ng serbisyo sa mga taga-EMBO. Mula sa check-up ng mga buntis, bakuna ng mga bata, gamot ng mga senior, hanggang sa sports at wellness activities sa mga courts at parke—bawat isa ay may karapatang makinabang," she said in a statement. (We are very happy with this court decision. With the preliminary injunction, services will continue to be restored to EMBO residents. From check-ups for pregnant women, vaccinations for children, medications for seniors, to sports and wellness activities in the courts and parks—everyone has the right to benefit.) — VDV, GMA Integrated News
