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eNCA
09-08-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
MK Party blames Shivambu for R28m debt
JOHANNESBURG - The MK Party blames its former secretary general, Floyd Shivambu, for the R28-million debt it's incurred. The party announced it has officially fired Shivambu, who's forming his own political party. The MKP declined to divulge details of the debt, but said its books have passed an audit. After Shivambu had stepped away from the MKP, he claimed some members were stealing R7-million monthly from the organisation. The uMkhonto Wesizwe Party has been in existence for less than two years, yet it has experienced a revolving door of leadership, with countless leaders having come and gone, some unceremoniously. By: Moloko Moloto
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Letters to the Editor, May 9, 2025
Don't let 'Wolves' in through back door As we approach the 2026 local government election, the people of Msunduzi stand at a critical crossroads. Years of failed service delivery, corruption, mismanagement, and neglect have eroded trust in those tasked with running our municipality. The frustration is real, and it is justified. But now, more than ever, we need to channel that frustration into wise, strategic action – not emotional or protest-driven votes that end up further weakening governance. There is one opposition party in Msunduzi that has consistently stood firm in the face of chaos – the DA. We have been the voice of reason, the ethical alternative, and the true representatives of the people on the opposition benches. While others have played politics or vanished in times of crisis, the DA has rolled up its sleeves and done the hard work of holding the ANC to account. We have taken the brunt of community anger – not because we are to blame, but because we are the ones still here, still listening, still advocating for change. From budget oversight to service delivery demands, our councillors have provided credible, data-driven alternatives and challenged the rot at every turn. We are not new to governance. In municipalities across the country where the DA governs – Cape Town, Midvaal, Kouga, uMngeni – we've proven that clean, competent, and corruption-free local government is possible. This is not theory; it's a proven track record. We bring that same commitment and experience to Msunduzi. But a dangerous trend is emerging. In protest against the status quo, voters are increasingly turning to smaller parties and independents, many with unclear policies or personal agendas. While the intention may be to 'punish' the ANC, the effect is often to split the opposition vote – handing power back to the very people voters are trying to reject. We saw this play out in the recent Ward 110 by-election in Durban, where the vote was so fractured that the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK )won by just 22 votes. The 'wolves' walked in through the back door – not by strength, but by division among those who should have stood cannot afford this mistake. We need to consolidate behind a united, capable, and ethical opposition – and that opposition is the DA. We have a clear, sustainable plan for Msunduzi's future. We have the leadership, the track record, and the resolve. But we cannot do it alone. We need voters to think not just with their hearts, but with their heads. This election is not just about protest. It's about power. Who has the power to fix what's broken? Who has the experience to govern? Who will ensure that the suffering ends, not continues under a new disguise?Let's not open the back door to the wolves again. Let's choose change that works. Let's vote DA. | Councillor Ross Strachan DA Msunduzi Caucus Leader Honouring mothers and motherhood As we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday and the International Day of Families on May 15, it is opportune to reflect on the important role of mothers and motherhood in a family, and their role in betterment of our a family both parents share in the overall responsibility of educating their children. However, the mother is given recognition as the first educator of the child. The Bahá'í writings state: 'mothers are the first educators, the first mentors; and truly it is the mothers who determine the happiness, the future greatness, the courteous ways and learning and judgement, the understanding and the faith of their little ones'. It is within the family that the child's character is developed, moral and spiritual attitudes are formed, and where children learn to serve the common good. It is within the family where they learn the values of tolerance, peace, and social responsibility. A mother is the trainer of children from their infancy. As the first educator of children, she must be carefully prepared for this task. A child needs a nurturing environment and wise guidance, particularly in the first years of life, to develop a sound character and a well-trained mind. According to the Bahá'í International Community, 'Women and girls must be educated – spiritually and intellectually – because a mother cannot pass on what she does not have. A child needs a nurturing environment and wise guidance in the first years of life in order to develop sound character. Moreover, if the mother is unable, because of her own deficiencies, to provide the child with experiences which will equip her for later, formal schooling, she will find herself at a serious, often crippling, disadvantage'.Education and empowerment of women and girls is of course vital, not only because they are first educators, but also for the well-being and advancement of society. Mother can be the primary agent for empowering individuals to transform our communities. The well-being of humanity depends on the development of the potential virtues and abilities of every individual.'The advancement of civilization', in the Bahá'í view, 'now requires the full participation of everyone, including women. Women must, therefore, be educated, not only for the service they render to humanity as the first educators of children, but ultimately, for the special contributions women must make to the creation of a just world order, an order characterized by such compassion, vigour and scope has never been seen in history' The family forms the basis of both the individual's material and spiritual development and happiness, as well as of society's cohesion and advancement. It is the ideal environment in which education for peace and a unified world view can begin. As the first educators of our children, mothers, in particular, can play an important role in the upbringing of the future generation to become agents of change for building better and more peaceful communities. | Flora Teckie Bahá'í South AfricaSee Page 6
IOL News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
EFF leaders slam Floyd Shivambu's Bushiri visit, links to ‘evil' Israel
The deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Godrich Gardee, has added his voice to the growing voices of condemnation against his former ally Floyd Shivambu and the self-proclaimed fugitive pastor Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, branding the so-called Man of God as evil and a Man of Satan. Shivambu drew the ire of many South Africans, including his own party, the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, when he rubbed shoulders with Bushiri, who escaped and fled to Malawi in 2020 after securing bail in a rape, fraud and money laundering case. 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 ✕ Gardee succeeded Shivambu as deputy president of the EFF after he dumped the red berets for former President Jacob Zuma's MK Party. In the latest towards Shivambu and Bushiri, an Israeli flag was seen behind Bushiri and with the context of South Africa's stance on the settler state's war and alleged genocide on Palestine, some have accused Shivambu of supporting the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. "The badge behind you tells how evil you are. Not only the money of innocent South Africans was enough for you. I remember meeting you down in the cells looking pathetic whilst getting one of your own bail. You ran away from the law, man of Satan pretending to be Man of God," said Gardee on X. The badge behind you tells how evil you are. Not only the money of innocent South Africans was enough for you. I remember meeting you down in the cells looking pathetic whilst getting one of your own bail. You ran away from the law. Man of Satan pretending to be Man of God !! — Godrich Gardee (@GardeeGodrich) April 20, 2025 However, Shivambu has historically condemned Israel's attack on Hamas and Palestinians. "Condemning Hamas is an act of cowardice and certainly when we take over political power in South Africa, we will openly associate with and protect its right to defend Palestinians. #HandsOffHamas," he posted in October of 2023 on the Elon Musk owned platform. On the trip, Shivambu posted: "Thank you my brother, Prophet Bushiri for hosting us and for the kind words. The government scale amount of work you do to economically, educationally, socially and spiritually uplift our people is unparalleled now and in history. "I know that the leadership and people of Malawi appreciate and cherish the so many massive programmes you do for the people on the ground. Continue doing the good work." EFF MP Carl Niehaus made his disdain for the politician known.
