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4 days ago
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Macron's recognition of Palestine: A turning point for the Middle East
KZN ANC convener Jeff Radebe and Palestinian Liberation Organisation Secretary-General, Major General Jibril Rajoub. Image: Tumi Pakkies / Independent Newspapers The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has called on South Africa to continue supporting its fight for independence from Israel. Speaking in Durban after meeting with the ANC provincial leadership, the PLO Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub thanked the ANC and South Africa for always supporting their course and asked the party to continue the support until the people of Palestine are free. 'I know you have always been with us. Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat were always together in this course. We urge the people of South Africa to continue supporting us,' said Rajoub. In response, the ANC's international Relations head, Dr Sbu Ndebele, assured the Palestinian leader of the party's support, saying it will never abandon the people of Palestine. In a veiled swipe at uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma, the ANC's provincial convener Jeff Radebe said, unlike those who have turned their backs on the people of Western Sahara, the ANC still stands with the people of Western Sahara. Zuma recently visited Morocco, where he pledged support for Morocco in controlling Western Sahara, abandoning a position he defended while still the president of the ANC and the country. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron decided to recognise the State of Palestine, an announcement he is expected to make before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September. 'We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. We must also ensure the demilitarisation of Hamas, secure, and rebuild Gaza. And finally, we must build the State of Palestine, guarantee its viability, and ensure that by accepting its demilitarisation and fully recognising Israel, it contributes to the security of all in the region,' Macron said. University of Zululand-based political analyst, Professor Sipho Seepe, said the State of Israel's acts against the people have called into question the whole idea of Western civilisation. The brutality has been rightly labelled genocidal, making it a crime against humanity. 'France does not want to be included as being complicit through its own silence or lack of opposition to acts of violence meted against Palestinians. This is what motivates President Macron,' Seepe said. KZN ANC provincial coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu, KZN ANC Provincial convener Jeff Radebe, Palestinian Liberation Organisation secretary-general Major General Jibril Rajoub, advisor to Palestinian President Salman Elherfi, and Deputy Convener Weziwe Thusi. Image: Tumi Pakkies / Independent Newspapers Speaking on the sidelines, Rajoub said they hope Macron will keep on and will implement his commitment, the recognition of a Palestinian state, which is a small part of compensation, giving the Palestinians hope to look forward to. 'If the international community is not going to exert any pressure on the Israelis, by recognising the very existence of the Palestinian people, believe me, it means that we will keep on this vicious cycle,' Rajoub said. He said he hopes and wants to be optimistic that Macron will do it. He also hopes the rest of the European Union countries will do the same. 'This will be a good message to the Israelis to stop,' Rajoub said. ANC provincial convener Jeff Radebe said recently that there was good news: people demonstrating in the major capitals of the world, calling for the UN to implement the resolution of a two-state solution. 'Both Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and now recently France have once again raised this issue, which we fully support,' Radebe said. 'We're looking forward to the next session of the general assembly of the UN in September, where once again we're going to be endorsing this resolution.' Additionally, African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomed President Macron's announcement and viewed it as a significant step toward a just, lasting, and comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, grounded in international law and relevant UN resolutions.
Eyewitness News
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
ANC's Radebe doesn't foresee repeat of 2021 unrest in KZN if anything happens to Mkhwanazi
JOHANNESBURG - African National Congress (ANC) KwaZulu-Natal convener, Jeff Radebe, said that there was no need to worry about any unrest in the country despite threats that some may protest if anything happened to KZN Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi's fate, much like those he named in an earth-shattering media briefing last week, will be made public by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday evening. The decorated police officer accused some of his colleagues and the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of undermining the rule of law, with Mchunu even accused of sabotaging some investigations. South Africans who favour Mkhwanazi's brazen approach to crime fighting in his province have threatened to take it to the streets if he's suspended or fired for breaking ranks last week. But Radebe said he did not believe that scenes that rocked KZN in 2021 would be repeated. "From where I sit, I don't foresee any upheaval at the moment. This is just a normal press conference, even though it was dramatic."
News24
25-06-2025
- Business
- News24
‘Ithala Bank will not be liquidated': ANC takes credit for Godongwana's intervention
Mbali Dlungwana/Daily Sun The SA Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority has applied for the liquidation of the troubled state-owned entity, Ithala Bank. However, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has agreed to intervene in an effort to save Ithala. ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe said the minister agreed to step in after party representatives met with him. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been roped in to prevent the liquidation of state-owned Ithala Bank. ANC provincial task team (PTT) convener in KwaZulu-Natal, Jeff Radebe, announced this at a media briefing on Wednesday where he said the decision was made after the party 'engaged in decisive and strategic interventions', including meeting with the minister. 'Our intervention was firmly aligned with the ANC's developmental agenda and our responsibility to protect institutions that uplift the people,' Radebe said. Earlier this year, the SA Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority (PA) lodged an application in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg for Ithala Bank's liquidation on the basis that it considered the entity technically and legally insolvent. READ | Godongwana's R2bn plan to repay Ithala clients ropes in Kganyago, alienates KZN finance MEC But Radebe said on Wednesday: 'We are pleased to report that, following these engagements, a breakthrough was reached: Ithala Bank will not be liquidated.' He credited the party for the result: 'This outcome is a result of the ANC's leadership, proactive governance, and deep commitment to safeguarding the institutions that serve the economic needs of our people.' What now? 'While this is a significant and welcome development, we recognise that much work lies ahead. To ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of Ithala, the ANC proposes practical and actionable steps,' Radebe said. According to him, these are: Strengthening governance and internal controls within Ithala; Enhancing compliance with national banking and regulatory frameworks; Exploring strategic partnerships that preserve its developmental mandate; Launching a turnaround strategy focused on transparency, accountability, and performance; and Ensuring continuous engagement between the provincial and national government structures to reposition Ithala as a development finance institution. Radebe added that the party was committed to 'preserving' institutions aligned with its vision of social justice, equity, and inclusive development. News24 reached out to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli for comment. His spokesperson, Lindelani Mbatha, said the premier would address the media at a briefing on Thursday.
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
ANC KZN leaders criticise councillors over municipal failures
KwaZulu Natal ANC task team convener Jeff Radebe speaking at the ANC KZN Alliance Local Government and Service Delivery Summit held in Coastlands Hotel on Durban's South Beach on Sunday. Image: Doctor Ngcobo / Independent Newspapers The ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has read the riot act to councillors regarding the state of municipalities in the province, warning that elected officials must take their oversight responsibilities seriously. Going forward, they will be held accountable for governance failures in councils, the leadership warned. ANC convener Jeff Radebe called on councillors to be well-informed about council matters. He stated that active participation is vital for transparency, efficient service delivery, and curbing corruption and mismanagement at the local level. Radebe made these remarks while delivering his address at the Alliance Local Government and Service Delivery Summit this weekend. 'The ANC must take stock of the state of governance in our municipal councils. The 2026 municipal elections are upon us. We have so little time and so much work to do,' Radebe said. 'We gather at a time when our municipalities are at a crossroads. Progress is evident, yes, but so too are the challenges that will test our collective resolve. As leadership, we share the responsibility of turning this situation around,' he continued. He detailed some of the challenges, noting that capital expenditure stood at R4.8 billion (31.9%) lower than the 50% target. Conditional grants to municipalities totalled R8.2 billion, with only R3.6 billion (36.7%) spent. The critical Municipal Infrastructure Grant of R3.6 billion had only been spent by 39.7%, while the Water Services Infrastructure Grant of R1.1 billion had only been spent by 44.1%. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'These inordinate delays have robbed our people of essential services. This province is crying out for much-needed municipal infrastructure and water provision. These statistics are shocking. This is a sorry tale,' he continued. 'Urgent intervention is required in debt management, budget accuracy, and compliance with financial reporting requirements. Let us raise the critical oversight and monitoring responsibilities of Exco members and councils. Exco councillors are part of the political executive and are responsible for policy implementation and oversight of specific portfolios, similar to Ministers and MECs. 'Each Exco councillor oversees a specific department and is individually responsible for monitoring departmental performance and ensuring alignment with the Integrated Development Plan and Budget,' said Radebe. He emphasised that councillors are responsible for monitoring service delivery, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively in line with municipal policies. Mayors and councils must report regularly on departmental performance and intervene when targets are not met, he said. Councillors must take immediate action on remedial measures once they identify problems in service delivery or maladministration, Radebe stated emphasising that they represented the broader public and act as a bridge between communities and the municipality. 'Every ANC cadre who serves as a councillor must engage with residents to report service delivery issues. You must facilitate community meetings, report back, and channel community concerns into council processes through your ANC Caucus. You must ensure that these concerns are addressed by the municipality in which you serve,' he added.
Russia Today
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Prosecutors to present final arguments in first African Nobel Peace Prize winner's murder case
South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) advocates have been given four months to give Judge Nompumelelo Radebe a convincing argument that Inkosi Albert Luthuli was killed by apartheid operatives, not a goods train as was officially found soon after he died in 1967. Advocates Ncedile Dunywa, Annah Chuene, Siyabonga Ngcobo, and Xolani Msimango concluded, leading several people with evidence on June 11. Since the beginning of the inquest at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on April 14, the advocates have led an array of witnesses with evidence. Those who testified included South African Police (SAPS) members, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) officials, scene reconstruction and simulation experts, forensic analysts, medical evidence, family members of Chief Luthuli, anti-apartheid activists, and friends of Luthuli. Former justice minister Jeff Radebe also testified. The matter was postponed from June 11 to October 13, where the advocates would be given until October 16 to give closing arguments. The same court also postponed on June 17 the inquest on the death of another struggle stalwart, Griffiths Mxenge, who was killed by stabbing in Umlazi on November 19, 1981, to October 9. The Mxenge matter was first postponed on 14 April to give those who felt they might be implicated in his death, who were apartheid police officers at the time, a chance to apply for the government to provide them with legal representatives, as they were employed by the state when Mxenge was killed. The court first postponed Mxenge's matter to June 17, which was the holding date to establish if the officers had succeeded in finding lawyers. On their return on June 17, the court heard that their applications to have the state-provided lawyers were still pending. Since the beginning of Luthuli's inquiry, scores of Luthuli's family members, ANC leaders and supporters have been frequenting the court to hear what caused the death of the president-general of Africa's biggest liberation movement and the Nobel Peace Prize winner. Luthuli died at the age of 69 at the Stanger Hospital on July 21, 1967, hours after he was found with multiple head and upper-body injuries at the railway line Mvoti River bridge. The inquest heard that even his death at the hospital was questionable because he was not afforded proper medical attention that could have saved his life. The NPA instituted an inquiry as there were beliefs that the initial inquest conducted in September 1969 misled the public about the cause of his death. Magistrate C.I. Boswell, who presided over the inquest at the Stanger Magistrate's Court, had concluded that Luthuli had been hit by the goods steam train that was traveling to Durban as he was crossing the bridge to his sugarcane farm. The report indicated that Luthuli might not have heard the train hooting or seen it coming, despite that it was approaching him from the front. Another theory was that Luthuli deliberately ignored the train to kill himself. However, experts who testified before Judge Radebe indicated that Luthuli was likely attacked. The experts were backed by the National Archives Advisory Council chairperson, Sibongile Mnyandu-Nzimande, who testified that her family member witnessed white men assaulting Luthuli with a shovel near the bridge where the train was stationed. Mnyandu-Nzimande told the judge that her relative, who was a messenger transporting documents between Luthuli and her grandfather, was few days later taken away by police to state what he witnessed, but was never found again. At the beginning of the inquest, Dunywa said the outcome of the inquest, held the same year Luthuli died, was not based on fact and evidence, 'but rather on the suppression of justice aimed at ensuring that the perpetrators remained hidden and protected'. He said Boswell wrote correspondence on August 4, 1967, preempting the outcome even before the evidence was presented before him. Dunywa stated that Boswell communicated his written opinion to the Secretary of Justice that 'I had to report that an inquest in connection with the death of Albert John Luthuli will be held at Stanger by me on 19 September 1967 at 10 am. 'From the report available at present, I do not expect the finding to be anything other than accidental. The cause of death furnished by the district sergeant might be questioned by the relatives, but I can not anticipate on what grounds the dispute is raised.'First published by IOL
