Author: Ernest Mabuza
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the cabinet for the seventh administration, showcasing a government of national unity on Sunday with representatives from 11 different parties. While the majority of cabinet positions were filled by ANC MPs, members of other parties such as the DA, Patriotic Alliance, GOOD, IFP, and FF Plus were also appointed to various ministries. Additionally, deputy minister positions were allocated to members of the coalition parties. The full list: The deputy president is Paul Mashatile. Minister of agriculture is John Steenhuisen. Deputy minister of agriculture is Rosemary Nokuzola Capa. Minister of land reform and rural development is Mzwanele…
The Independent Communications Authority found that the SABC’s refusal to air the DA’s burning flag political advertisement had no legal basis. Icasa recommended a fine of R500,000 for breaching regulations and directed the SABC to air the advert. The DA submitted the advert digitally depicting the South African flag burning and then unfurling with background narration for the DA. The SABC requested the DA to alter the advert by removing the burning flag, and when the DA refused, the SABC declined to broadcast it. The DA brought an urgent complaint which questioned the SABC’s right to refuse airing a lawful…
South Africa missed an opportunity to prevent loss of life in the conflict between Israel and Hamas by focusing on legal challenges rather than engaging with Hamas, according to the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD). The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in South Africa’s favor against Israel, ordering a halt to the military offensive in Rafah. SAJBD director Wendy Kahn suggests that South Africa could have used its history of conflict resolution to engage with Hamas after their attack on Israel, which led to a military offensive and thousands of lives lost. The ongoing legal battle at…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, Gaza, to prevent worsening conditions of life for Palestinians. This order came in response to an application brought by South Africa, seeking to address alleged violations by Israel under the Genocide Convention. The ICJ emphasized the need for Israel to conform to its obligations and ensure the provision of humanitarian aid and access for investigative bodies into Gaza. The court reaffirmed previous provisional measures and required Israel to submit a report on its compliance. Court president judge Nawaf Salam expressed concern over the captive…