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ActionSA sê die regering van nasionale eenheid waarsku landsburgers gedurig om hul sente om te draai, maar die uitvoerende gesag en president weier om 'n voorbeeld te stel. Dit volg nadat die Nasionale Vergadering 'n salarisverhoging van 3,8-persent vir president Cyril Ramaphosa goedgekeur het. Athol Trollip van ActionSA sê terwyl dit skynheilig is dat parlementslede die salarisvoorstel verwerp terwyl hulle dieselfde ontvang, het hulle gehoop Ramaphosa sal dit self van die hand wys:

ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip will conduct an oversight visit to Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape to assess a recurring foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak. The region is experiencing its second outbreak within a year. Trollip's visit will focus on how the government's delayed response is affecting large dairy farmers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Trollip, who is also a sixth‑generation farmer and member of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg covers the intersection of high-stakes global politics and critical local challenges: Trump's Nobel Moment: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump at the White House, calling him the “heir to Washington”. US-Taiwan Trade Deal: The US and Taiwan agree to a trade deal that lowers tariffs to 15% and secures a $250bn investment in the American AI and energy sectors. Jamie Dimon on the Fed: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon dismisses speculation, saying there is “no chance” he will replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. SA's Agriculture Crisis: Minister John Steenhuisen is under pressure as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads like a “veld fire,” with ActionSA's Athol Trollip criticising the lack of compensation for farmers. Market Rally: The JSE sees gains with Purple Group (+3%) and local car retailers up, while global tech giants ASML and TSMC surge on the back of the AI boom. Investment Insight: A look at why the “flow of funds” is currently outweighing company fundamentals in driving share prices.

From dairy farms to feedlots, South Africa's agricultural economy is under siege. Athol Trollip outlines how foot-and-mouth disease has crushed production, frozen incomes and exposed deep failures inside the Department of Agriculture. A conversation every business leader and taxpayer should hear.

The appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions has been met with cautious optimism by ActionSA. The party says the move highlights the need for reform in how the heads of the prosecuting authority are appointed. ActionSA is concerned that Mothibi's appointment, made unilaterally by President Cyril Ramaphosa, may not bring the change needed to address the NPA's deep-seated problems. Mothibi will serve as NDPP for just two years before retiring, raising questions about his ability to make a meaningful impact. For more clarity Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip

ActionSA has objected to the shortlisting of Advocate Menzi Simelane as National Director of Public Prosecutions, citing adverse findings against him. The party says Simelane's inclusion in the NDPP shortlisting undermines the process and calls for a candidate with unquestionable integrity to head the NPA. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a disinformation campaign affecting South Africa's relations with the US. Addressing the nation last night, Ramaphosa said the US administration's stance has been influenced by false information spread by groups and individuals in South Africa and abroad. He warns this is harming the country's interests, costing jobs and damaging ties with a key partner. ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip...

Rampahosa faces mounting pressure to reduce cabinet size- Athol Trollip by Radio Islam

President Cyril Ramaphosa het die rol van adjunkministers verdedig, ten spyte van kritiek oor die hoë koste vir belastingbetalers. Ramaphosa het in die parlement gesê adjunkministers voeg steeds waarde by die regering se bedrywighede. Athol Trollip van ActionSA voer aan dat 42 adjunkministers verkwistende uitgawes is en op begunstiging neerkom. Ramaphosa het erken dat hy 'n kleiner uitvoerende gesag verkies, maar sê om die regering van nasionale eenheid te akkommodeer, word 'n breër kabinet vereis:

Athol Trollip, Member of the National Assembly and ActionSA leader, joins the conversation amid growing concern that the upcoming National Dialogue is unravelling before it begins. The Democratic Alliance has dismissed the event as a costly “talk shop” and called for its cancellation. Prominent civil society organisations, including the Steve Biko Foundation and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, have withdrawn, citing a lack of credibility and meaningful engagement. Trollip reveals that ActionSA is also reconsidering its involvement, arguing that South Africans are desperate for tangible action on the economy and jobs—not more political theatre. With growing scepticism from both political and civil society actors, we explore whether the National Dialogue still serves the public interest or has become a stage-managed exercise in optics. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has come out swinging—accusing KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of criminality and calling ActionSA's Athol Trollip a liar. In an explosive 18-page dossier and this follow-up interview with Alec Hogg, O'Sullivan lays out his case: a police service captured at the highest level, a slush fund ballooning to R600 million, luxury gifts from shady suppliers, extrajudicial killings, and a nation dangerously fooled by a uniform. He joins the dots—and what emerges is nothing short of a bombshell.

In today's BizNews Briefing: Bain & Co exits South Africa after Zondo fallout; Athol Trollip lays charges against Paul O'Sullivan amid a feud over whistleblower General Mkwanazi. Magnus Heystek and Piet Viljoen go head-to-head in a R1 million investment duel. Sarah Burger clears her name. And Donald Trump strikes a surprise EU tariff deal, before turning his sights on Vladimir Putin.

ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has laid criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan after a barrage of threats and accusations. Trollip says he was simply calling for urgent investigation into police corruption, but won't be intimidated from doing his job as an MP. Trollip spoke to BizNews' Alec Hogg.

ActionSA Parliamentary Leader, Athol Trollip MP, is today laying criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan at the Cape Town Central Police Station. ActionSA says this follows a series of intimidation tactics and direct threats issued by O'Sullivan towards Trollip. ActionSA views these actions as a direct attack on an elected official and believes that such conduct must be dealt with in accordance with the law. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC parliamentary reporter, Bulelani Philip

ActionSA has introduced a constitutional amendment bill aimed at overhauling the executive branch of government. The proposed bill seeks to abolish the positions of 43 deputy ministers, citing redundancy and financial waste. The party's parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, argues that this move will save South Africa billions of rands and promote accountability in government. Elvis Presslin spoke to Athol Trollip to elaborate on his sentiments

Lester Kiewit speaks to Athol Trollip the parliamentary leader for Action SA about their proposed Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill. It aims to reduce the size and cost of government by doing away with deputy minister posts and calls for the vetting of cabinet ministers by parliament. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ActionSA will lead a protest outside the Office of the Minister of Justice in Pretoria today to demand the removal of National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. The party cites the NPA's deep dysfunction and alleged failures under Batohi's leadership as reasons for her removal. For more on this we're joined by ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip...

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Athol Trollip, ActionSA’s Parliamentary leader about the scathing review the party gave the Government of National Unity’s performance in its first year in office. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Athol Trollip, Action SA’s Parliamentary Leader about the party’s proposed amendments to the constitution in order to deal with illegal immigration. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ActionSA is calling for urgent action in the third National Budget to address unemployment and corruption, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table his budget speech today. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Atholl Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's decision to suspend the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. They discuss Action SA's stance and implications of this move. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the proposed VAT hike, confirming that the rate will remain at 15% beyond 1 May. In other developments, President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky today in Pretoria. Meanwhile, former President Jacob Zuma has failed in his bid to appeal the court’s decision to keep Advocate Billy Downer as the lead prosecutor in the long-running arms deal trial. Elsewhere, four police officers accused of stealing R20 million worth of jewellery from a Nigerian businessman’s Llandudno home appeared in court again today. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Athol Trollip, Action SA caucus leader, about the decision announced overnight to reverse the 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT, following lengthy discussions between political parties and consideration of the recommendations of the parliamentary committees. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, hosted by Bronwyn Nielsen, Trump's Liberation Day ignites a fierce global trade war, sending shock waves through markets across the globe. Alec Hogg sits down with Breitbart's Joel Pollak to unpack the latest developments straight from Washington. Closer to home, South Africa's political theater takes center stage: DA's Mark Burke dramatically rips up his speech, Action SA's Athol Trollip unleashes a scathing attack on the DA, while economists sound the alarm over a faltering GNU and a vulnerable Rand. Meanwhile, ANC heavyweight Fikile Mbalula reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine.

ActionSA caucus leader, Athol Trollip, says the party will not support the African National Congress if their input continues not to yield fruit. Speaking to members of the media, earlier today, Trollip emphasised that the party is resolute in its resistance of a VAT increase or tax bracket creep in the 2025 budget. This after the National Assembly's adoption of the Fiscal Framework yesterday. The was adopted with recommendations - made by ActionSA - that Treasury must be given 30 days to come up with alternatives to tax hikes. Trollip says ANC can not make unilateral decisions, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to EFF Spokesperson, Sinawo Tambo and Analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis, Carika Middelberg.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Sinawo Tambo, EFF Member of Parliament; Athol Trollip, ActionSA Parliamentary Leader and Dr Mark Burke, the DA's spokesman on Finance to discuss the fiscal committee report on the budget that was rejected by both EFF and DA,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ActionSA sê hy het Suid-Afrikaners beskerm teen buitensporige belasting en toenemende ekonomiese druk. Dit volg nadat die party 'n voorstel in die fiskale raamwerkverslag gedoen het wat verseker het dat die verhoging van 0,5-persent in BTW vir die 2025/2026-boekjaar geskrap word. Athol Trollip van ActionSA sê hulle het verseker 'n plaasvervangende inkomstevoorstel en ooreenstemmende uitgawebesparings word oorweeg, sodat daar vergoed word vir die tekort van 28-miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand as gevolg van die skrapping van belastingverhogings.

ActionSA last night put a spanner into South Africa's Government of National Unity works by breaking the impasse over the ANC proposed National Budget. The party's Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip spoke to BizNews this morning ahead of an early morning flight from Johannesburg.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we look at two sides of the collapsing Government of National Unity - ActionSA's Athol Trollip on why his party threw the ANC Budget a lifeline and economist Dawie Roodt explains why the DA must hold firm against the proposed VAT increase. We speak to the ‘historic' switch to the DA by the ANC Leader in Cape Town; Insights from the Fort Hare lawyers/investigators yesterday targeted for more State-applied abuse; Trump Tariff Day in the US; and Marine le Pen's shock ejection from the French Presidential where she was a shoo-in.

Clement Manyathela speaks to ActionSA Parliamentary Leader, Athol Trollip to discuss the party’s position on the proposed budget and working relationship with the ANC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Action SA parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip about the party’s decision to not support the Budget vote in its current form. This raise concerns that it may not be approved by the April 2 deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ActionSA has announced that it will not support the national budget as the April deadline for approval looms. This decision comes after a meeting between ActionSA and the ANC on Friday, where the ANC expressed confidence that a solution would be found. However, ActionSA, along with other parties like the EFF and DA, have made it clear that they won't vote for the budget due to its proposed increase in VAT. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip

ActionSA's parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, has criticized South Africa's foreign policy in a recent National Assembly speech. Meanwhile, at the BNC#7 in Hermanus, Helen Zille addressed the shifting global order, with her speech soon available on BizNewsTv. The event also featured Neil De Beer discussing DA leader John Steenhuisen's relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Clarence Ford speaks to ActionSA caucus leader Athol Trollip about the party's bold plans to introduce legislation that aims to eliminate deputy ministers, ensure parliamentary approval for Cabinet appointments, and slash excessive ministerial perks to save taxpayer money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to ActionSA caucus leader Athol Trollip about the party's bold plans to introduce legislation that aims to eliminate deputy ministers, ensure parliamentary approval for Cabinet appointments, and slash excessive ministerial perks to save taxpayer money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this BizNews Briefing: Aaron Banks discusses Nigel Farage's rising influence in UK politics, Donald Trump claims he'll bring peace to Ukraine “within weeks,” and Athol Trollip slams Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA as “delusional.” Rob Hersov weighs in on big business backing ANC policies, and Elon Musk teases the launch of Grok 3, his “scary smart” AI. Join host Alec Hogg for insights into the biggest stories of the moment.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Action SA parliamentary head Athol Trollip and Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), calling for the withdrawal of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers from the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first BizNews Briefing of 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip go toe to toe on luxury blue light vehicles; GG Alcock unpacks the destructive reaction to the ‘Spaza poisoned food' fracas; David Bacher looks at the 2025 investment outlook; and our partners at Bloomberg look at the oil price increase and AI's impact on the world. Join BizNews editor Alec Hogg as he unpacks the biggest stories of the day.

A sensationalistic press release from Action SA referencing Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen's vehicles was countered by the DA Leader this week. But in this interview, ActionSA parliamentary head Athol Trollip - himself an erstwhile DA Leader - argues that Steenhuisen's allegations were off-beam and that he avoided the real issue. Trollip also explains why those writing off ActionSA are on the wrong path. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

ActionSA het die Openbare Beskermer, Kholeka Gcaleka, versoek om adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile te ondersoek oor 'n geskenkte diamant van die bedrogbeskuldigde, Louis Liebenberg. Liebenberg staan tereg op meer as 40 aanklagte en het die diamant onder verdagte omstandighede geskenk. ActionSA-woordvoerder Athol Trollip sê die party bevraagteken Mashatile se etiese nakoming en verbintenisse met Liebenberg en eis deursigtigheid om korrupsie te bekamp.

ActionSA sê hy veg ver bo sy gewigsgrens in die parlement, waar hy slegs ses lede het. Athol Trollip van die party sê van die begin van die sewende Parlement af het hulle dieselfde aantal vrae ingedien as die amptelike opposisie, wat meer as 50 lede het. Trollip sê ActionSA bereik steeds die breedste mooontlike blootstelling aan elke kritieke bespreking en besluit wat Suid-Afrikaners raak deur versigtig elkeen van sy parlementslede se tyd in te deel oor 'n minimum van drie komitees.

ActionSA het sy beroep herhaal vir 'n lenige, doeltreffende kabinet van hoogstens 20 ministers, met alle adjunkministerposisies wat geskrap word. Die party het onthul dat die land se opgeblase kabinetsuitbreiding belastingbetalers jaarliks sal belas met 'n bykomende 239 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand, en gesamentlik meer as 'n miljard-rand vir die huidige termyn. Die totstandkoming van die regering van nasionale eenheid het die kabinet van 30 tot 32 ministers laat groei en van 36 tot 43 adjunkte. Athol Trollip van ActionSA sê dit is 'n skokkende finansiële las op belastingbetalers.

ActionSA het president Cyril Ramaphosa versoek om 'n noodtoestand af te kondig ná die toenemende voedselvergiftigingsvoorvalle. Athol Trollip van ActionSA het die Parlement toegespreek en bevestig twaalf gesinne het hul kinders begrawe en honderde is in die hospitaal opgeneem. Die kinders wat ter sprake is, het na bewering produkte by spaza-winkels gekoop. Hy beklemtoon arm gemeenskappe word die meeste geraak en vra vinnige optrede om hierdie toenemende krisis te voorkom:

ActionSA het die stigting verwelkom van 'n oorsigkomitee oor die Presidensie, wat volgens die party in onlangse jare uitgebrei het tot 'n superpresidensie. Athol Trollip van ActionSA sê die ongebreidelde uitbreiding van die mag binne die Presidensie ondermyn die werklike mandaat van die parlement. Dit is omdat dit die president toelaat om 'n byna afsonderlike tak van die regering te bestuur wat grootliks buite parlementêre oorsig werk.

South Africa's Justice Minister Thembi Simelane is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional development on Friday to be questioned over an alleged link to the VBS Bank scandal. In this interview with BizNews, ActionSA's Parliamentary caucus leader Athol Trollip lists all the “red flags” in her case - and says: “She needs to be held to account in a court of law. That's the only place that's going to have any credibility.” He also gives an update on in-depth discussions over the coalition future of Tshwane.  He gives the assurance that although “the people of Tshwane have found it very difficult working with the DA”, ActionSA is “not going to be pushed into a motion of No Confidence (in DA Mayor Cillier Brink) because the ANC wants to do it today so that they can get their hands on Tshwane”. Trollip also renews his call for lifestyle audits to fight corruption - and gives examples of cases that make it imperative for “a couple of tall trees to be blown over”. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.

ActionSA is diep besorg na die verslag van Statistieke SA dat werkloosheid in Suid-Afrika gestyg het tot 33,5-persent, met die uitgebreide koers wat op 42,6-persent staan. Volgens woordvoerder, Athol Trollip, sien die party ‘n dramatiese toename in die aantal werkloses met die werkloosheid onder die jeug wat tot 60,8-persent gestyg het. Hy kritiseer die regering vir sy versuim om iets daadwerkliks aan die krisis te doen en versoek die dringende implementering van doeltreffende ekonomiese beleid:

ActionSA in die Oos-Kaap sê hy is bekommerd oor die provinsie se finansiële toestand. ʼn Verslag van die Oos-Kaapse sosio-ekonomiese adviesraad toon die provinsie het in die eerste kwartaal vanjaar ʼn resessie binnegegaan. Meer as 77-duisend werkers het in die eerste kwartaal hulle werk verloor wat tot ʼn provinsiale werkloosheidsyfer van 42,4-persent gelei het. Athol Trollip van ActionSA sê dringende optrede is nodig om die situasie om te keer.

John Maytham speaks to Athol Trollip about his thoughts on why the Eastern Cape has retained an ANC majority despite ongoing service delivery issues in many metros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few weeks we've highlighted how South Africa is poised for a massive upgrade in the talent occupying its Parliamentary benches. As political competition intensifies with the imminent loss of the ANC's majority, new faces and new parties are being drawn in. Among them are ActionSA's Athol Trollip and Pieter Scribante who share insights with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.