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3 days ago
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National Dialogue steering committee aims for broader representation in two weeks
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing delegates at the national convention, marking the opening of the National Dialogue. The constitution of the steering committee has been delayed by another two weeks. Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Media The establishment of the broad-based steering committee to oversee and guide the National Dialogue is expected to be finalised in the next two weeks. The National Dialogue's first national convention at the University of SA's main campus in Pretoria on Saturday could not finalise constituting the steering committee. Mandisa Khanyile, a member of the convention organising committee, said some formations or sectors are not yet ready to make a decision regarding who they are going to have as their steering committee nominees 'What we have decided to do is that we are going to allow a period of two weeks post this convening for those sectors to make that decision,' she said. 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 ✕ Ad Loading Khanyile added that sectors should provide two or three nominees for the steering committee or one of its subcommittees. She said organisations and sectors will meet over the next two weeks and include not just people present during the national convention. 'There was a complaint that there were people who are not in this room, that we haven't had access to, this is the time to bring them into the conversation,' Khanyile explained. She said the organising committee wanted the process to be made public. 'If you are going to, for example, have a meeting, that meeting must be available for people online who want to join so that they can see the transparency within the process,' Khanyile added. She clarified that this is a 100% voluntary engagement. 'No one is going to get remunerated for their time. You will not be paid to do this work. 'It is going to be up to you and your organisation and your personal pocket how you fund your participation in this process,' said Khanyile, adding that involvement will be based on ability to participate without necessarily needing compensation. The Rastafari Nation Council representing 26 organisations of Rastafarians and seven orders of the Church of His Majesty or the churches of Rastafari opposed capping the number of steering committee members at 50. A representative of the council from Limpopo said half of the social or civil society movements present at the national convention are already speaking on behalf of the process and there is overrepresentation on their side. 'We have a National Assembly of 400 people, so it shouldn't be a problem having a steering committee as widely representative as possible than to be limiting it to a particular number,' the Rastafari council representative stated. He explained that as long as there is broad representation and inclusivity, they will be happy with that. The Rastafaris claim to be a significant minority of about three million in South Africa. 'We would like to humbly request that we be defined as Rastafari, not grouped with faith-based communities, not grouped with any other groupings because faith plays a smaller role within that. We are also one of the communities which are very much historically marginalised,' the representative added.
TimesLIVE
11-07-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Zuma pops up in court to support Khanyile on incitement charge
In a week marking the fourth anniversary of the July 2021 riots, former president and MK Party founder Jacob Zuma turned up at court in Durban for the trial of one of the alleged instigators of the unrest, Bonginkosi Khanyile. Khanyile was appearing on the fifth day of the trial at the Durban high court on Friday. He is facing charges of incitement of violence and contraventions of the Disaster Management Act related to the civil unrest which claimed more than 350 lives and caused an estimated R20bn in damages. He is alleged to have been among the main instigators of the riots which erupted in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after Zuma's arrest for contempt of court. In a video that is part of the state's evidence and was played in court, Khanyile allegedly called for Zuma's release and could be heard telling a group of people: 'Those who are burning the country must continue. Those who are closing roads must continue until Msholozi is released.' The defence claims those remarks were a political statement, not a call to action. During a brief appearance on Friday, defence lawyer Sizwe Cele cross cross-examined the fifth state witness, Brig Msizi Nyuswa from the Hawks. Nyuswa confirmed he came to the conclusion that Khanyile's remarks constituted incitement and asked for the case to be registered and sent to Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Asked if he knew when the video taken as it did not show any dates, Nyuswa said he couldn't answer that, as such information did not fall under his scope. He added the relevant people would be able to provide an answer. Cele had no further questions when it emerged Nyuswa couldn't answer questions on two documents presented by the state — a summary of instability incidents and a statistics database of cases that were opened related to the unrest — which fell under the detective services, which was not his unit. The state has thus far led the evidence of five witnesses. The case was postponed to September 29 for further state evidence. After the adjournment Zuma said he would continue supporting Khanyile but refused to comment about the anniversary of his arrest and subsequent unrest. Neither he nor Khanyile would be drawn on statements by provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi whose explosive allegations about police minister Senzo Mchunu and other senior cops has landed him in hot water. On Thursday, MK Party MP David Skosana opened a criminal case against Mchunu and deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya for obstruction of justice, abuse of power and conspiracy to undermine investigations related to Mkhwanazi's allegations. Outside court MK Party head of presidency Magasela Mzobe called on party members to join the public march to support Mkhwanazi in Durban on Tuesday. Mzobe commended Mkhwanazi's courage. 'Mkhwanazi works like us. He has a way of dealing with criminals in a language they understand. You will just hear reports that there was a shoot-out with the police. His men are well trained,' he said. 'He was instrumental in KZN having elections without violence last year. We should support him because he is our friend but we know that when we're in the wrong he will arrest us. We must not kill each other because he deals with everyone. It's just that the criminals are all on that one side (party) so that's why it looks like he is targeting them for now.' Zuma did not address MK Party supporters gathered outside court, citing another engagement — the party's annual youth golf development event at the Royal Durban Golf Club.
The South African
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The South African
From courtroom to clubhouse: Busy day for Jacob Zuma
Former President Jacob Zuma showed his support for Bonginkosi Khanyile at the Durban Regional Court on Friday, 11 July. Khanyile stands accused of inciting violence during the July 2021 unrest, which erupted after Zuma was sentenced for contempt of court for failing to appear before the State Capture Commission. In addition to this charge, Khanyile faces charges of contravention of the Riotous Assemblies Act, for which he was arrested last year. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party member is also alleged to have made a public statement during the 2024 national elections. He allegedly encouraged citizens to protest and potentially engage in violence if the political party of his choice was not included on the ballot. JULY UNREST CASE POSTPONED According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, the state has already presented evidence from five witnesses. The case has now been postponed to two new sets of dates: 29 September to 3 October 2025, and again from 13 to 17 October 2025. This is to allow for the continuation of the state's case. Following his court appearance, Zuma is expected to attend the MK Party's Annual Youth Golf Development event. According to a statement released by the party, he is scheduled to tee off at the Royal Durban Golf Club. The golf day turned heads for its hefty price tag, reportedly costing R250 000 for the Durban fundraiser. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
IOL News
11-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Defence claims Khanyile's remarks were political statements, not incitement
Former president Jacob Zuma and July unrest alleged instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile at the Durban Magistrate's Court on Friday. Image: Nomonde Zondi The defence in the July unrest trial of alleged instigator, Bonginkosi Khanyile, said that when Khanyile told people in 2021 to continue burning the country until former president Jacob Zuma is released from prison, he was making a political statement. This proposition was put to State witness, Brigadier Campbell Msizi Nyuswa, by Khanyile's attorney, Sizwe Cele. Brigadier Nyuswa stated that Khanyile incited violence with those words. Khanyile is alleged to be the instigator of the July unrest, which resulted in the burning of a mall in Pietermaritzburg, the burning of cars, looting, and approximately 354 deaths. The economy suffered a loss of more than R50 billion. 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 ✕ Ad loading Additionally, in the video played in court, Khanyile was calling for the release of Zuma, who had started serving his sentence for contempt of court for failing to appear before the State Capture Commission. During cross-examination, Brigadier Nyuswa told the court that the investigating officer in the matter, Warrant Officer Nzuza, showed him a video of Khanyile. He concluded that Khanyile incited violence after viewing the video and assessing the situation in the country. He said trucks in Mooi River and a mall in Pietermaritzburg had been burnt. 'I asked Nzuza to register the case and for it to be taken to the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions),' he added. Brigadier Nyuswa added that if there was no prima facie case against Khanyile, the prosecution would not have opened a case. After explaining that Nzuza had shown him the video, Nyuswa stated he was unable to reply when Cele asked him if he knew when it was taken. He added that the relevant individuals would respond to that. 'I put to you that the accused will come and testify that the video was not taken on July 14 (2021),' Cele said. Nyuswa said he never spoke about a date, so he cannot comment. Cele asked him if he knew when Zuma was released from prison, Nyuswa said he did not know it was not in his scope. 'Do you agree with me that the demand for the release of the former head of State went beyond July 17?' Cele asked. Nyuswa agreed. Cele also put it to Nyuswa that the South African Human Rights Commission found that the July unrest was not related to Zuma's incarceration. Nyuswa said he cannot comment on that, as it is beyond his scope. As Cele kept on pressing him about this, he said he was not invited to the commission, so he could not comment. The matter was postponed to September 29. As the court adjourned, Khanyile stood up and told Magistrate Sharon Marks that she should clap for him because he came to court early.
TimesLIVE
15-06-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Khanyile tears into MKP adversaries after July 2021 unrest court hearing
Former MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile tore into his adversaries in the party on Friday, accusing them of wanting him to be sent to prison. He addressed supporters outside the Durban magistrate's court where he appeared earlier. Khanyile is charged with incitement of public violence and contravention of the Disaster Management Act in connection with the July 2021 unrest. The unrest followed a Constitutional Court ruling sentencing former president Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt of court. Among those who turned up at court on Friday was Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. Without mentioning names, Khanyile referred to factions in the party which had resulted in a number of members being removed from senior positions. 'Those people who want Zuma to be arrested are the ones who hate that there are no charges against me. They are hiding themselves and don't want to entertain supporting me. There was no money and positions which is now prevalent in our organisation. 'I am sure most of you are not here because Bonginkosi wants to be hand-picked for a position. We are supporting what we stood for in July 2021 when we said it was wrong for the arrest of Zuma,' he said.
