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In his latest interview with BizNews, US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on US President Donald Trump's pick of his former “big opponent” Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa. “…around in 2016, he called him (Trump) the greatest charlatan of them all, a huckster and shameless self-promoter.” However, “he's probably the right guy to be honest for this position… someone who's not quite as antagonistic regarding issues related to South Africa.” As for why Joel Pollak missed out on the posting, Wyatt says: “…maybe he knocked himself out with his reporting on South Africa.” Wyatt also gives his take on some of the possible candidates for SA Ambassador to the US, including Tony Leon, Lindiwe Sisulu, Bantu Holomisa, and Velenkosini Tlabisa. Meanwhile, he warns of a huge exodus from South Africa. “…I can tell you at least 120,000 people we've got information on have submitted a request to the American government to find out if they can participate in this programme. If you take that for an average family of four, we're talking half a million people - and there are a lot more people who expressed interest in it…if they're allowed to come here, it will be devastating to South Africa's economy.”

Die MK-Party in Kwazulu-Natal staan bankvas agter die voormalige president, Jacob Zuma, se dogter wat vandag in die landdroshof in Durban verskyn. Die Johannesburg Metro sê hy het 'n plan om vroue en kinders wat in die middestad bedel, te help. Die voormalige Minister van Verdediging en Internasionale Betrekkinge, Lindiwe Sisulu, veroordeel die onlangse aanvalle op Suid-Afrikaanse vredesmagsoldate in die DRK. 'n Ekonoom praat oor Suid-Afrikaanse huishoudings se finansiële veerkragtighheid.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the reconfiguration of his new cabinet. Last night Ramaphosa appointed Paul Mashatile as his deputy president and Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa as Minister of electricity in the Presidency among other appointments. Ministers Nathi Mthethwa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, and Lindiwe Sisulu have been booted out. For reaction to the President's new executive, Elvis Presslin spoke to John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance, DA and Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a political analyst at Nelson Mandela University

Guest: Rebecca Davis joins John to flesh out the news broken by her Daily Maverick article this morning that revealed that the South African government, through its marketing agency SA Tourism, is preparing to ink a deal worth R910,997,814.75 to sponsor one of the English Premier League's best-known teams, Tottenham Hotspur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has rubbished the Daily Maverick article on an alleged imminent R1-Billion sponsorship deal between SA Tourism and English Club, Tottenham Hotspur, as being riddled with inaccuracies and untruths aimed at tarnishing her image. The publication writes that the acting CEO for the tourism agency, Themba Khumalo presented this proposal to the Tourism SA Board. Sakina Kamwendo spoke t journalist at the Daily Maverick's, Rebecca Davies and began by asking her if she was indeed in possession of the presentation allegedly make on the deal.

Die hoof van die ANC se Vroueliga-taakspan, Baleka Mbete, sê vroue in die ANC is meer as bekwaam om die organisasie te lei. Toerisme-minister Lindiwe Sisulu was die grootste verloorder van die ANC se rumoerige benoemingstryd by hul kieskonferensie. Sy het haar benoeming van die vloer af vir tesourier-generaal aanvaar, maar sy het nie genoeg stemme gekry om te kwalifiseer nie. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma wat teen President Ramaphosa in die parlement gestem het, het ‘n benoeming van die vloer af van die hand gewys. Nomvula Mkonyane is vir die pos as eerste adjunk-sekretaris-generaal benoem is en Tina Joemat-Peterson as tweede adjunk-sekretaris-generaal. Mbete sê vroue het oor die jare hul. bekwaamheid bewys.

Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu and the EFF's Godrich Gardee purportedly shared notes regarding the ANC's plans ahead of parliament's debate on the section 89 vote on Phala Phala. In a leaked audio, a man, supposedly Gardee, can be heard asking a woman, seemingly Sisulu, about her whereabouts and whether she had arrived in Cape Town for the debate. He also asks whether she will "stand up or chicken out". Sisulu responds, saying they have just left an ANC caucus meeting  

African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) member Lindiwe Sisulu said the party cannot have leaders who threathen to take members' jobs away for not towing the party line. This after Members of Parliament (MPs) debated over whether to adopt the Section 89 panel report that found President Cyril Ramaphosa may have breached the Constitution and broken anti-corruption laws. If the report was adopted by Parliament, Ramaphosa would have faced an impeachment process. The motion to adopt the report was defeated 214 votes to 148, with two abstentions, on Tuesday. Sisulu claimed ANC MPs were dictated to by the party's national chairperson Gwede Mantashe to vote against adopting the report at an NEC meeting prior to the vote. She said on the day of the vote she had received a text message, which said she and former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who were both reportedly poised to vote in favour of adopting the report, had been targeted, and she walk out to read it. Sisulu claimed that when she tried to re-enter to the chamber for the vote, the doors were closed. "After being hounded in caucus, I went to the chamber and sat down. Then I get a message, which said, 'you and Zweli Mkhize are being targeted, we suggest you do not vote'. So, I go out to check what this message is about. By the time I come back, the doors had been closed," Sisulu said. She said dictating how people should vote is reckless behaviour as “no one is owing the ANC and nobody has a right to take decisions like that”. She said ANC members were not allowed to discuss the matter, and that they were deliberately blocked by Mantashe. She said the ANC need a stronger integrity committee that operates on a daily basis. “This [meeting] starts off with us discussing the matter of Phala Phala and the Section 89 report and we discuss it in the NEC and in the NEC both Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Zweli Mkhize and myself were aggrieved about the way the ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe was dealing with the matter. It became quite clear to us that his purpose was to protect president Cyril at all costs,” she said. Sisulu said they wanted an opportunity to engage with the document to ensure a free vote for everyone. She claimed that there was an attempt to try to cushion the impact that the report would have. She said the outcome of this week's vote was the result of threats imposed on ANC members. "Parliament was held by the scruff of the neck to vote the way that it voted. And it is wrong, that is dictatorship of the worst kind... even If I did not vote, I do not regret it," Sisulu said. WORST SCANDAL Sisulu described the Phala Phala matter as the worst scandal to affect the country. She claimed the country was being held to ransom by people who looked to protect their access to Ramaphosa's "patronage". “I must say this about Comrade Cyril, his first instinct was to run away, but it is the people around him who are dependent on his patronage that said, 'Mr President what about us?'” she stated. She said what played out is an example of how one can erode the very essence of integrity of any economy. She said the party should have allowed Ramaphosa to resign, and should have investigated the matter to ensure it does not happen again. Instead, she said the party covered up and created an untenable situation. Meanwhile, Sisulu questioned why the country's law enforcement processes were slow in dealing with the Phala Phala saga.

Deputy Public Enterprises Minister Phumulo Masualle has hinted that he will vote in favour of Parliament's adoption of the Phala Phala report, adding to the voices wanting President Cyril Ramaphosa impeached. Ahead of the crucial vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Masualle told News24: "Accountability cannot be swept under the carpet and, as far as Parliament is concerned, it must ensure that. Where the president has issues that he has pointed to, which he considers false in the report, he is free to explore avenues to get the necessary remedies. Once that is done, we should be able to proceed with accountability." Asked which way he intends to vote, Masualle said: "I will be voting for a crafted resolution that speaks along the lines of ensuring accountability is not swept under the carpet, and that there are remedies for those who seek it." Several sources within the African National Congress caucus have told News24 that the meeting was heated from the start, as several MPs questioned why they had to toe the party line, and vote against the report. News24 understands that ministers Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Lindiwe Sisulu disagreed with this party line. If the report is adopted, Ramaphosa will face an impeachment inquiry. The ministers told the caucus that the threat to discipline them, should they vote in support of the adoption of the report, was unconstitutional. Sisulu was seen leaving in a hurry after the meeting came to an end. Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said, whatever happens in Parliament on Tuesday, it won't be the last time Ramaphosa hears of Phala Phala. "We are hoping that all MPs will vote with their conscience. This is not the last time the president will hear of Phala Phala. Whatever happens here today," he said ahead of the parliamentary sitting," he said. Inkatha Freedom Party MP Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi said the report had to be adopted. "If it is not, it shows exactly what the ANC is," he said. Buthelezi added that Parliament had requested this investigation and, with the information on hand, should adopt the report. All 400 MPs are expected to be at the Cape Town City Hall to vote on whether to adopt the Section 89 panel's report on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala dealings. National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appointed the Section 89 inquiry panel, under leadership of former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, following a motion by African Transformation Movement leader Vuyolwethu Zungula for Ramaphosa's removal on the grounds of "a serious violation of the Constitution or the law and serious misconduct". Ramaphosa has come under immense pressure following the release of the panel's report, which made damning findings against him in relation to the theft of $580 000 (about R10-million) from his game farm, Phala Phala, in Limpopo.

Die minister van finansies in die buurland, Enoch Godongwana, sê hy verwag dat president Cyril Ramaphosa in sy pos sal aanbly. Dit volg ná die bevindinge van 'n Artikel 89-paneel dat die president vrae moet beantwoord oor die Phala Phala-skandaal. Die minister sê die president bly die dryfveer in Suid-Afrika se poging om die elektrisiteit-sektor uit te brei. Hy sê ook hy hoop Ramaphosa sal 'n tweede termyn as president van die ANC sowel as president van die land kry. Intussen is die spesiale vergadering van die ANC se nasionale uitvoerende komitee in Nasrec in Johannesburg, uitgestel om die nasionale werkskomitee kans te gee om die verslag oor die Phala Phala-saak te hersien. Sommige NUK-lede, waaronder ministers Nkosozana Dlamini-Zuma en Lindiwe Sisulu, het 'n beroep op Ramaphosa gedoen om opsy te staan

Senior Political Journalist at Eyewitness News Tshidi Madia discusses the ANC's top six nominations, Cyril Ramaphosa's potential return to the party's leadership, but questions about Phala Phala if he is found guilty, and Lindiwe Sisulu's belief that her failed ANC presidential bid was staged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Fri. Nov. 25, 2022 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The episode features our PANW report with dispatches on the victory by Senegal (3-1) against host Qatar at the World Cup; African National Congress (ANC) official Lindiwe Sisulu has questioned the process for the upcoming national elective conference in South Africa; the Ugandan government has ordered schools closed two weeks early amid the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak inside the East African state; and there was a reported attempted coup in Sao Tome and Principe. In the second hour we look at the energy crisis in Europe in light of the greater reliance on Africa as a source for petroleum and liquified natural gas amid the recently held COP27 United Nations Climate Summit in Egypt. Later we examine in detail the issues involving the ruling party of South Africa, ANC, on the eve of its leadership election process. Finally, we review an historic Nov. 1963 Detroit speech by Malcolm X on its 59th anniversary.

Tshidi Madia standing in: Chief Livhuwani Matsila, According to ANC electoral committee secretary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Daily Friend Show with Tiego Thotse, Nicholas Lorimer, and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the arrest of an alleged saboteur at Eskom, the career of Lindiwe Sisulu and successes in the retail sector. Check out our sponsor Bitvice: https://api.bitvice.io/t/24 Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Tiego Thotse, Nicholas Lorimer, and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the arrest of an alleged saboteur at Eskom, the career of Lindiwe Sisulu and successes in the retail sector. Check out our sponsor Bitvice: https://api.bitvice.io/t/24 Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Clement speaks to ANC presidential candidate and Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu discussing the importance of women's involvement in leadership roles ahead of the party's elective conference and the need to Africanise the constitution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer, and Marius Roodt. They discuss an interview Lindiwe Sisulu gave to the SABC about the ANC, Elon Musk's plans for Twitter, refunding E-Tolls, Israel's elections and a "struggle session" at a Cape Town school. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer, and Marius Roodt. They discuss an interview Lindiwe Sisulu gave to the SABC about the ANC, Elon Musk's plans for Twitter, refunding E-Tolls, Israel's elections and a "struggle session" at a Cape Town school. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

South Africa's tourism minister says President Cyril Ramaphosa should step aside in line with the ruling party's rule about members linked to corruption scandals. President Ramaphosa is embroiled in a corruption scandal dubbed farmgate. It is about an alleged cover-up of a robbery that took place at his private farm, Phala Phala, back in February 2020. Lindiwe Sisulu says she intended to put the scandal on the agenda of the ANC's top-organ meeting. She says there needed to be a discussion on President Ramaphosa's fate and the application of the step-aside rule.

Die polisie in Mpumalanga sê niemand is in hegtenis geneem in verband met die moord op 'n Duitse toeris naby die Krugerwildtuin nie. Dit ten spyte daarvan dat die minister van toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, gisteraand tydens 'n nuuskonferensie bevestig het drie verdagtes is in verband met die misdaad in hegtenis geneem. Die polisiewoordvoerder, Selvy Mohlala, sê soos die minister van polisie, Bheki Cele, gesê het, is drie persone van belang vir ondervraging ingeneem, maar nie gearresteer nie:

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says there haven't been cancellations by German tourists who had booked trips to South Africa following the murder of a German visitor on Monday. Sisulu briefed the media on Wednesday about her department's response to the incident, which claimed the life of a 67-year-old German tourist. He was shot dead in Numbi, Mpumalanga. The man and three other tourists, including his wife, were ambushed by three armed men near the Kruger National Park. "There hasn't been anybody who has pulled out of their trips. We wanted to have a press conference to show everyone that we are on top of the situation and that we are looking into our hotels to increase the safety of our tourists," Sisulu said. The minister and tourism stakeholders met the three other tourists, who asked not to be identified, at OR Tambo International Airport. Sisulu tried hard to allay concerns about the safety of tourists and assured them that South Africa was safe for travellers. She said the incident was isolated, claiming that the German man was the third tourist death in the country in 27 years. "The only murder we have had – the Dewani case (Anni Hindocha's murder) – was a planned hit on the woman, and the other one was an accident in Cape Town," Sisulu said. Although Sisulu did not say how many tourists were robbed during the same period, she said the government had successfully addressed their robbery complaints in the past. "A few years ago, tourists would complain that they were followed from Johannesburg airport and robbed along the way to their hotel. The former minister looked into this matter, and we ensured that everyone who comes into the airport is followed through and warned about the possibility of being followed," she said. German Ambassador Andreas Peschke commended the government's swift response and acknowledgment of its responsibility to ensure tourist safety. He said Germany was one of South Africa's biggest tourism markets, and efforts to attract more visitors from that country would continue. "[Germany] is the third largest tourism market for South Africa... We still plan to bring a direct flight from Germany to Mbombela (in Mpumalanga) to increase the possibilities of exploring this beautiful country... We have the impression that the government is fully aware of the situation and is taking the necessary steps. We are ready to cooperate," he said. The three German tourists who survived Monday's incident flew back home on Wednesday after arriving in the country on 20 September. According to the tourism department, they spent their first five nights in Cape Town, and the next four nights in Durban. They then travelled to the Drakensberg, where they stayed for two nights. They were driving to their accommodation in the Kruger National Park when they encountered the armed men on Monday. Sisulu said the tourist's body would be repatriated to Germany on Thursday. His wife had asked to travel with it on Wednesday, but this was not possible. "We hired a plane from Mpumalanga because we intended that the wife should take the body back home. She had wanted to take the body home because she wanted to arrive with her husband so that her children were assured that he was finally back home, but this could not happen because of the German immigration requirements. We will be here at the airport tomorrow (Thursday) to ensure there is a good send-off of the body back home." While police indicated in a statement on Wednesday evening that three people had been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder, Police Minister Bheki Cele said the suspects had been arrested.

Die minister van polisie in die buurland, Bheki Cele, sê drie persone van belang is identifiseer in verband met die moord op ‘n Duitse toeris naby die Kruger-wildtuin in Mpumalanga. Hy het op die misdaadtoneel gesê die verdagtes is nog nie aangekeer nie. Cele het ook bevestig die minister van toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, het die familie van die slagoffer, Jörg Schnarr, op die OR Tambo-lughawe ontmoet. Cele het bevestig verskeie gevalle van roof op toeriste is onlangs naby die Numbi-hek aangemeld.

Die DA doen 'n beroep op die ministers van polisie, Bheki Cele, en toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, om aan te kondig hoe hul beplan om toeristegebiede in die land te beskerm. Dit volg nadat 'n Duitse toeris op die Numbi-pad naby Witrivier noord van Mbombela in Mpumalanga doodgeskiet is. Manny de Freitas van die DA sê die polisie moet die veiligheid en sekerheid van toeriste voorop stel, aangesien 'n enkele misdadige voorval verwoestende gevolge vir internasionale toerisme kan hê.

The African National Congress's (ANC's) December leadership contest is hotting up as branches name their preferred candidates and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is among the first to be nominated as party leader. Dlamini-Zuma was nominated at an event her eThekwini Ward 32 branch hosted in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday night. The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister said last week that she was willing to contest for the ANC presidency for a second time if she was nominated. ANC branch general meetings (BGMs), which started over the weekend, continue this week. National executive members Lindiwe Sisulu and Zweli Mkhize were also eager for backing. Sisulu was in the Amathole region in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, where an ANC branch promised her a nomination in Tamara, Ngqushwa. The branch said it was time for a woman to lead the party after men had failed to do so for 28 years, branch chairperson Phumlani Mdolomba said, according to a Daily Dispatch report. Mkhize launched his presidential bid last week with a speech criticising ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa and his supporters. He said they were using state resources to attack opponents. News24 reported last week that Dlamini-Zuma's nomination had the backing of former president Jacob Zuma, who also told those aligned to the party's radical economic transformation faction to support her. Paul Mashatile, Ronald Lamola and Mmamoloko Kubayi are vying for the deputy presidency and are expected to be nominated. After a few months of uncertainty about who will meet the threshold for nominations, the picture will become clearer in coming weeks as branches - not the party's leaders - have their say.

Former president Jacob Zuma summoned African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) members supportive of him to his Nkandla homestead on Saturday, and instructed them to get behind a campaign to have Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma elected as the next ANC president. News24 has been reliably informed that Zuma told the delegation led by suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule that Dlamini-Zuma was his preferred candidate and that he believed there was no need to be "defocused". "He brought the proposal of those who are known to be supporting him to support NDZ, and he motivated that they needed to be consistent, and there was no need to change the candidate [contesting Ramaphosa]. He said they couldn't be defocused and consider other candidates to challenge Ramaphosa," a well-placed source told News24. The meeting was said to have been attended by NEC members openly loyal to Zuma and included Dakota Legoete, Supra Mahumapelo and Tony Yengeni. Dlamini-Zuma lost against Ramaphosa five years ago at the ANC's 2017 elective conference. Two well-placed sources said Zuma had expressed that he believed there was a strong chance for Ramaphosa to be removed as ANC president given the allegations he faces around business dealings related to his Phala Phala farm. The meeting is said to have been a precursor to a bigger one in Nkandla planned for Thursday among Zuma's allies in the ANC. A final strategy to unseat Ramaphosa is expected to be finalised at this meeting. The push by Zuma for his supporters to campaign for Dlamini-Zuma comes after she confirmed that she would accept nomination for the presidency of the ANC. A source with intimate knowledge of the meeting said the NEC leaders at the meeting gave Zuma feedback about efforts to oppose Ramaphosa, and that party structures were considering three candidates to go up against him - Zweli Mkhize, Dlamini-Zuma and Lindiwe Sisulu. "He expressed his wish (that Dlamini-Zuma be supported) and gave guidance on how the campaign must go, but they said to him that they have to see what branches and regions are saying and report back to him," the source said. News24 understands that Zuma was told that his wish would be communicated to party structures, but "on the assumption that ANC branches and regions will decide who should be the candidate". Dlamini-Zuma's bid to contest Ramaphosa was seen as a blow to Mkhize, who had worked in earnest to secure the nomination from the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal for the position. "By the end of the week, we have to decide on one name (to go up against Ramaphosa). We cannot have all three contesting and tearing the support base apart. None of them will stand a chance if that happens," the second high-level source said. Ramaphosa's bid for a second term is being supported by the ANC in Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga. ANC branches are expected to begin nominating leaders for the December conference this week.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse minister van toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, sê die grootste herstel in Suid-Afrika se toerisme-getalle in die 2021/2022-verslag-periode is in die Afrika-mark gesien. Sisuslu het vroeër vandag die jongste plaaslike en internasionale toerisme-prestasie-statistieke bekend gemaak. Sy sê daar was 'n aansienlike herstel in besoekers-getalle sedert die opheffing van die oorblywende Covid-inperkingsmaatreëls. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus se korrespondent in Kaapstad, Fritz Platt, het meer.

Guest: Themba Khumalo | Acting CEO at South African TourismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die maatskaplike geregtigheid-aktivis, Phelisa Nkomo, sê oproepe vir die chemiese kastrasie van verkragters is onprakties. Die ANC se maatskaplike transformasie-subkomitee, gelei deur Lindiwe Sisulu, het die beroep onlangs gedoen. Nkomo het gesê Sisulu se voorstel oor chemiese kastrasie los nie die bron van geslagsgeweld op nie.

Guest: Professor Rachel Jewkes ANC NEC member Lindiwe Sisulu has stated that the ANC Women's League may bring back its proposal for chemically castrating male rapists. John is joined by Professor Rachel Jewkes. She is an Executive scientist at the SAMRC and has led research in South Africa and globally on the intersection of gender inequity, gender-based violence and health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I am not going to stop, I am going to continue,” says minister of tourism Lindiwe Sisulu on her sustained offensive against the country's constitution and judiciary. Sisulu was addressing a virtual Youth Month event organised by the Unisa Law School on Tuesday. In her speech she resuscitated her controversial letter that launched an unprovoked attack on the country's constitutional order. Her letter was an expression of observations made over time about what she holds as problematic aspects of the country's constitution and judiciary. Sisulu said she is still puzzled by the backlash that followed the open letter but remained firm that her views were correct.

In today's episode, South Africa's Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu discusses in detail the restart activities of tourism in South Africa. Speaking to me on the sidelines of the just-ended UNWTO 116thExecutive Council meeting in Jeddah, the veteran politician tells me the pandemic has assisted the industry to rethink how to make tourism a real force for good. Minister Sisulu says South Africa is ready to welcome the world.

In the latest move that signals his willingness to serve in the African National Congress's (ANC's) top six, Ronald Lamola said the party's top six structure should reflect the country's demographics. And he marked himself as a man on a mission to point out the ANC's need to elect a younger generation of leaders. "I know that we still need some of them, and they can impart some experience, but they cannot be a majority. That is the open discussion we must have with them. It must be open [and] cordial... but we must not be apologetic. I am saying this to the region because I know it is very important that the ANC reflects our country's demographic," Lamola told an audience of ANC members at the Walter Sisulu memorial lecture in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga over the weekend. He publicly stated his willingness to serve in the top six. But it's unclear whether his push to be nominated becomes a reality when the party heads to its elective conference in December. This comes as the push from older ANC leaders, including treasurer Paul Mashatile, to rise in the ranks of the top six gains momentum. Mashatile was showered with praises and chants for his endorsement to serve as ANC deputy president at the Limpopo conference. Other older ANC leaders, including Lindiwe Sisulu, Jeff Radebe, and Zweli Mkhize have shown a keen interest in leading the party. Lamola used former ANC leader Walter Sisulu as an example of a young leader who was elected when he was 37 years old to serve as ANC secretary-general. "We are told to wait until we are pensioners. Then we will be ready to be in the top six of the ANC. The ANC, in all its life, has embraced generational mix. We need a careful transition toward a new generation of leaders and thinking. A failure to transition will delay the necessary shift we have to make to realise our mission," he added. "The reality is that the ANC became highly effective when young people like Walter Sisulu, Lilian Ngoyi and Oliver Tambo took the responsibility of leading the organisation after it had become moribund," Lamola said. He added that those who were implicated in state capture were not prepared to go down without a fight. The implementation of the recommendations of the State Capture Report was part of the ANC 2017 national conference resolution, he pointed out. "Our organisation is infested with wedge-drivers. Day by day, we bear witness to their mechanism in action, and they spare no one. They even dare to maliciously attack even the president of the ANC. The commission of inquiry was a Nasrec resolution on state capture. When implementing the inquiry's recommendations into state capture, we are implementing the Nasrec resolution," he added.

I chat to Robert Duigan (Marhobane), a political commentator, researcher and writer. We discuss his latest thoughts on what rule of law means, Transformationism, constitutionalism, Professor Koos Malan's writing on these subjects, the Lindiwe Sisulu saga, the question of rule of law in South Africa through the lenses of "is", "can" and "ought", judicial independence, and more.

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we'll be looking at the ANC's succession race, which is under way in all but name. Apart from the obvious names, such as President Cyril Ramaphosa and tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, another name that has come up is that of justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola. This week we consider the “youth factor” in ANC leadership and whether the party should have more young people in its leadership ranks. Is Lamola really jumping the succession queue by wanting to form part of the ANC's top leadership? Where did the idea of queuing originate, and is Lamola really to young to be considered for top leadership, or has the ANC let its youth members down?

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we'll be looking at the ANC's succession race, which is under way in all but name. Apart from the obvious names, such as President Cyril Ramaphosa and tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, another name that has come up is that of justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola. This week we consider the “youth factor” in ANC leadership and whether the party should have more young people in its leadership ranks. Is Lamola really jumping the succession queue by wanting to form part of the ANC's top leadership? Where did the idea of queuing originate, and is Lamola really to young to be considered for top leadership, or has the ANC let its youth members down?

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we'll be looking at the ANC's succession race, which is under way in all but name. Apart from the obvious names, such as President Cyril Ramaphosa and tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, another name that has come up is that of justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola. This week we consider the “youth factor” in ANC leadership and whether the party should have more young people in its leadership ranks. Is Lamola really jumping the succession queue by wanting to form part of the ANC's top leadership? Where did the idea of queuing originate, and is Lamola really to young to be considered for top leadership, or has the ANC let its youth members down?

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he explores the claim by some critics of Neil Young that the rockstar has abandoned his commitment to free speech. Young's music was taken off Spotify after he had given them an ultimatum to either kick podcaster Joe Rogan off their platform for disseminating false information about vaccines or to remove his music if they were not prepared to censure the popular podcast host. They sided with their biggest money-making podcaster. Interestingly, many have argued that Young's ultimatum to Spotify constitutes intolerance towards those who happen to hold a different view to him. McKaiser links the Neil Young case study to an aspect of the debate about minister Lindiwe Sisulu's column in which she had attacked the judiciary, the constitution and the rule of law. Some of her defenders had also claimed that her critics have abandoned any respect for freedom of speech. In this episode, McKaiser argues that it is both unhelpful and inaccurate to claim that speech rights are at issue in these debates. He explains how the real issue is about whether the content of Rogan's podcast and of Sisulu's columns are reckless or harmful. While we can disagree on the latter issue, argues McKaiser, it is not correct to frame such criticism of Rogan or of Sisulu as a slide towards authoritarianism.

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he explores the claim by some critics of Neil Young that the rockstar has abandoned his commitment to free speech. Young's music was taken off Spotify after he had given them an ultimatum to either kick podcaster Joe Rogan off their platform for disseminating false information about vaccines or to remove his music if they were not prepared to censure the popular podcast host. They sided with their biggest money-making podcaster. Interestingly, many have argued that Young's ultimatum to Spotify constitutes intolerance towards those who happen to hold a different view to him. McKaiser links the Neil Young case study to an aspect of the debate about minister Lindiwe Sisulu's column in which she had attacked the judiciary, the constitution and the rule of law. Some of her defenders had also claimed that her critics have abandoned any respect for freedom of speech. In this episode, McKaiser argues that it is both unhelpful and inaccurate to claim that speech rights are at issue in these debates. He explains how the real issue is about whether the content of Rogan's podcast and of Sisulu's columns are reckless or harmful. While we can disagree on the latter issue, argues McKaiser, it is not correct to frame such criticism of Rogan or of Sisulu as a slide towards authoritarianism.

Die stof het nog nie gaan lê nie oor die minister van toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, se aanval op die grondwet en regters. Ons bespreek die nalatenskap van die ontslape polisieman, Frank Dutton. Die Blou Bulle se president doen 'n beroep op SA Rugby om sportstadions weer tot volle kapasiteit oop te stel vir toeskouers.

I caught up with uGogo Aubrey Matshiqi and Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane. We discussed the constitutional debate that has followed Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's article on South Africa's legal system. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

The ANC and its alliance partners have once again strongly stated their support for the country's Constitution and the judiciary. This follows tit-for-tat statements between the Minister of Toursim, Lindiwe Sisulu and the Presidency over an opinion piece she penned earlier this month entitled 'Hi Mzansi have we seen justice?'. COSATU has warned that ANC NEC resolutions may become another talk show that is merely held for the sake of tradition without any concrete measurable outcomes. COSATU national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla

As the ANC leadership contest intensifies, long-time political allies President Cyril Ramaphosa and NEC Member Lindiwe Sisulu have now turned erstwhile political enemies. Sisulu has openly defied President Cyril Ramaphosa by refusing to withdraw the negative comments in her opinion piece on the Judiciary and suggesting that the president lied in his statement. She also accused the Presidential media team of mischievously and deliberately misrepresenting the contents of her meeting with the president.

Die Minister van Toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, ontken dat sy om verskoning gevra het vir haar kritiek van die regbank. Bloedige warm weer word in dele van die Kaap verwag, wat die gevaar van veldbrande soveel groter maak. Suksesvolle matrikulante beplan hulle toekoms nadat die uitslae om middernag bekendgemaak is.

SA's constitution has recently been the subject of much public debate following a critical opinion piece penned by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we invite one of the leaders who participated in the drafting and adoption of the constitution, struggle veteran, activist and former constitutional development minister, Mohammed Valli Moosa, to share his thoughts. What were the tenets upon which SA's constitution was based; how much of the document was a compromise to satisfy the old apartheid regime; are the criticisms levelled at it fair; and is the constitution to blame for the pervasive inequality that still exists in South African society?

SA's constitution has recently been the subject of much public debate following a critical opinion piece penned by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we invite one of the leaders who participated in the drafting and adoption of the constitution, struggle veteran, activist and former constitutional development minister, Mohammed Valli Moosa, to share his thoughts. What were the tenets upon which SA's constitution was based; how much of the document was a compromise to satisfy the old apartheid regime; are the criticisms levelled at it fair; and is the constitution to blame for the pervasive inequality that still exists in South African society?

SA's constitution has recently been the subject of much public debate following a critical opinion piece penned by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we invite one of the leaders who participated in the drafting and adoption of the constitution, struggle veteran, activist and former constitutional development minister, Mohammed Valli Moosa, to share his thoughts. What were the tenets upon which SA's constitution was based; how much of the document was a compromise to satisfy the old apartheid regime; are the criticisms levelled at it fair; and is the constitution to blame for the pervasive inequality that still exists in South African society?

It may still be early in the year, but the temperature is already rising in the build-up towards the ANC's elective conference that is taking place in December 2022. It appears that Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has thrown her hat in the ring with her public attack on the judiciary and theconstitution. The Eurasia Group's African Director, Shri Pillay told Linda van Tilburg that President Cyril Ramaphosa's position as president of the ruling party is relatively safe. But Pillay says the run-up to the conference could be marred by violence and he predicts challenges by younger ANC members for positions in the party. He also discusses Ramaphosa's reacton to the Zondo commission and whether this elective conference could be a swansong for the ruling party.

Die stof wil nie gaan lê oor die uitlatings van Lindiwe Sisulu nie. Ons praat met 'n politieke ontleder. Pieter van den Berg bespreek die naweek se sport.

The squad returns to discuss Djokovic's recent deportation, Lindiwe Sisulu's attack on the judiciary, Boris Johnson's partying during the lockdown and much more.

Lindiwe Sisulu wrote a piece which was interesting in some regards, but the overwhelmingly organised response from the corporate media indicates something deeper. Website: https://morningshot.co.za/ Merch: https://morningshot.co.za/store/ Coffee: https://morningshot.co.za/store/250g-Morning-Shot-Espresso-p390028965 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningShotZA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningShot1 Sources: https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/opinion/lindiwe-sisulu-hi-mzansi-have-we-seen-justice-d9b151e5-e5db-4293-aa21-dcccd52a36d3 https://www.news24.com/news24/analysis/fact-check-sisulu-copied-from-uk-officials-speech-reports-and-other-sources-without-references-20220114 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-01-13-the-ambitious-and-ethically-flexible-lindiwe-sisulu-should-resign-from-cabinet/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-01-12-judge-zondo-hauls-lindiwe-sisulu-over-the-coals-for-unwarranted-attack-on-african-judiciary/

Ons praat met 'n kenner oor die skerp toename in ontvoerings in die land. Famililede van die slagoffers van 'n gru-ongeluk in Limpopo moet DNS-monsters verskaf om hulle geliefdes uit te ken. 'n Omgewingsbewaarder waarsku teen sogenaamde uilvriendelike rottegif. Burgerregte organisasies reageer op die Minister van Toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, se opiniestuk waarin sy die regbank en die grondwet aanval.

Two returning champs launch The Burning Platform for 2022! Dumo Denga - a Libertarian and host of the ManPatria podcast, and Dr Jonathan Witt - a doctor with strong opinions. They discuss Zandile Mafe being a possible scapegoat, Lindiwe Sisulu, the State Capture report, and whether the end of the pandemic is in sight. The Burning Platform

Hewige kritiek teen minister Lindiwe Sisulu, ná haar aanval op die regbank. Die DA sê die ANC se kader-ontplooiing lei tot staatskaping.

Retired judge, Edwin Cameron on the apex court's umbrage with tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Former DA leader, Mmusi Maimane joins SiSebenza as a partner and shareholder. On personal finance, financial Advisor and Executive Director at Galileo Capital Warren Ingram discusses reasons to stop investing according to other people's rules or strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In die eerste episode van 2022 kyk die span na Lindiwe Sisulu se onlangse opmerkings oor die Suid-Afrikaanse grondwet asook die stryd tussen Australiese owerhede en Novak Djokovic.ONDERSTEUN #ONTNONSENS​​​​​​​​. ☕ Koop vir Podlitiek 'n koppie koffie ► www.buymeacoffee.com/podlitiek​​​✉️ Ondersteun ons op Patreon ► www.patreon.com/podlitiekVir meer Podlitiek inhoud teken in op hierdie kanaal sodat jy nie 'n episode misloop nie!Podlitiek op iTunes ► https://tinyurl.com/yybtvhcsPodlitiek op Spotify ► https://tinyurl.com/podlitiekspotify​​​​​​​​Podlitiek op YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/Podlitiek​​Podlitiek op Telegram ► https://t.me/podlitiek

Two returning champs launch The Burning Platform for 2022! Dumo Denga - a Libertarian and host of the ManPatria podcast, and Dr Jonathan Witt - a doctor with strong opinions. They discuss Zandile Mafe being a possible scapegoat, Lindiwe Sisulu, the State Capture report, and whether the end of the pandemic is in sight.

Political analysts say South Africans will begin to ask whether some politicians plan to leave a legacy of strengthening or weakening democracy in their process of campaigning. This was after Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu wrote an article in which she questioned the moral standing of judges. She referred to unnamed black judges as mentally colonized Africans who had settled for the mindset of those who had dispossessed their ancestors. Political analyst, Sandile Swana takes a look at what this means for the political landscape...  

Acting Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo has slammed Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu for her controversial article in which she attacked the country's Constitution and judiciary. Addressing a media briefing Zondo said the article is an insult to all black judges. In the article published in IOL Sisulu questioned the moral standing of the country's judges and compared unnamed judges with "house Negroes. Zondo says while they accept criticism, it should be fair and based on facts. Retired judge, Johann Kriegler delves into this...

Die Gautengse Hooggeregshof beslis dat die nasionale AARTO wet en wysigingswet ongrondwetlik is. Die minister van toerisme, Lindiwe Sisulu, word wyd gekritiseer ná 'n ope brief wat beskou word as aanval op die geloofwaardigheid van die land se howe en regters. Daar is egter diegene wat meen sy het die brief nie self geskryf nie. 'n Toegewyde taakmag is deur die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag op die been gebring om vermeende staatskapers strafregtelik te ondersoek en te vervolg. Klimaatsverandering word as die hoofgevaar uitgewys in die Wêreld Ekonomiese Forum se jaarlikse risikoverslag.

Veteran African National Congress  leader and member of Cabinet Lindiwe Sisulu has written a column ( https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/opinion/lindiwe-sisulu-hi-mzansi-have-we-seen-justice-d9b151e5-e5db-4293-aa21-dcccd52a36d3 ) that has everyone talking. It essentially critiques the rule of law, the judiciary and the constitution but it is hard to know precisely what the main thesis and argument is. If you have the gift of interpretation, you might be able to tell the rest of us.  Nevertheless, one of the responses (https://www.news24.com/news24/columnists/guestcolumn/opinion-chrispin-phiri-lindiwe-sisulus-attack-on-constitution-a-distortion-of-anc-policy-20220110)  is from Chrispin Phiri, the minister of justice's spokesperson, who wrote a scathing response to and critique of Sisulu's article. He insists he did so "in his personal capacity." (Pass me the salt please?)I invited him to explain why he was so touched by her position, and I then pressure tested his analysis by attempting - not an easy task - to reconstruct Sisulu's view that the constitution has not delivered justice. It's all a hot ANC mess but ... intriguing. I invited her - the minister that is - on but her spokesman tells me they're not interested.  (It must be hard to try and defend weird reasoning.)Listen to this spirited exchange I had, in the meantime, with Chrispin Phiri.

Today's Daily Friend Show hosted by Nicholas Lorimer with Terence Corrigan and Sara Gon discusses the Presidential ambitions of Lindiwe Sisulu, the charge by the SAHC commission that the PAC had used hate speech, the Digital Vibes scandal and South Africa asking for money to fight climate change. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Subscribe on Google Podcasts

* South Africa is finalising legislative changes that aim at narrowing the earnings gap between company executives and the lowest-paid workers, according to Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. * Heineken, the world’s second-largest brewer, is in talks about a takeover of South African wine and spirits maker Distell Group Holdings Ltd. * Labour union Solidarity has announced it will serve court papers on the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, over the use of Cuban engineers to help fix the country’s water crisis. * Namibia has banned all imports of poultry and poultry products from South Africa after further outbreaks of avian influenza were detected in the neighbouring country, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. * South Africans should expect loadshedding all through winter, says Eskom.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has until Friday to suspend her department's Cuban engineer programme, or she may have to defend its rollout in court. The programme has aroused controversy, with trade union Solidarity, threatening to go to court TOMORROW (Friday) to obtain an interdict, forcing its suspension. There's also been a backlash from South Africa's Engineering Sector. Sisulu brought in 24 Cuban engineers to help repair the country's ailing water infrastructure at a cost of 65-million rand.

* South African prosecutors said they are seeking the extradition of a British national who’s been implicated in a fraudulent deal with Eskom. * Steinhoff's Pepco says it will list its shares in Warsaw rather than London, in what could become Poland’s biggest IPO this year. * In other Steinhoff news, an ex-Deloitte LLP partner is facing disciplinary action in the Netherlands for an improper audit of Steinhoff International prior to the South African retailer’s near-collapse more than three years ago. * Bitcoin headed for its worst week in more than a year as a proposed capital-gains tax increase for wealthy Americans intensified the volatility whiplashing the world’s largest cryptocurrency. * Labour union Solidarity has sent a list of more than 120 “competent and willing” engineers to Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation who can easily replace the 24 Cuban engineers who will cost millions, says MyBroadband.co.za

* South African prosecutors said they are seeking the extradition of a British national who’s been implicated in a fraudulent deal with Eskom. * Steinhoff's Pepco says it will list its shares in Warsaw rather than London, in what could become Poland’s biggest IPO this year. * In other Steinhoff news, an ex-Deloitte LLP partner is facing disciplinary action in the Netherlands for an improper audit of Steinhoff International prior to the South African retailer’s near-collapse more than three years ago. * Bitcoin headed for its worst week in more than a year as a proposed capital-gains tax increase for wealthy Americans intensified the volatility whiplashing the world’s largest cryptocurrency. * Labour union Solidarity has sent a list of more than 120 “competent and willing” engineers to Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation who can easily replace the 24 Cuban engineers who will cost millions, says MyBroadband.co.za

Kosmos 94.1 — Die Suid Afrikaanse Minister van Water en Sanitasie, Lindiwe Sisulu, het onlangs bekendgemaak dat watertoewysing gesentraliseer sal word by ‘n Johannesburgse beheersentrum tydens die Covid-19 inperking. Drickus Botha, die ondervoorsitter van die TLU SA se Waterkomitee is ons gas:

Kosmos 94.1 — TLU SA het in ‘n amptelike brief aan die Suid Afrikaanse Minister van Waterwese en Sanitasie, Lindiwe Sisulu, kapsie gemaak teen ‘n kennisgewing oor die verpligte installering van watermeters vir besproeiingsboere. Bennie van Zyl die Hoofbestuurder van TLU SA is ons gas:

Here's the full Cyril Ramaphosa cabinet announced on 29 May 2019: The Deputy President is David Mabuza. The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is Thoko Didiza. The Deputy Ministers are Sdumo Dlamini and Mcebisi Skwatsha. The Minister of Basic Education is Angie Motshekga. The Deputy Minister is Dr Regina Mhaule. The Minister of Communications is Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. The Deputy Minister is Pinky Kekana. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The Deputy Ministers are Parks Tau and Obed Bapela. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans is Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The Deputy Minister is Thabang Makwetla. The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheriesis Barbara Creecy. The Deputy Minister is Maggie Sotyu. The Minister of Employment and Labour is Thulas Nxesi. The Deputy Minister is Boitumelo Moloi. The Minister of Finance is Tito Mboweni. The Deputy Minister is Dr David Masondo. The Minister of Health is Dr Zwelini Mkhize. The Deputy Minister is Dr Joe Phaahla. The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology is Dr Blade Nzimande. The Deputy Minister is Buti Manamela. The Minister of Home Affairs is Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The Deputy Minister is Njabulo Nzuza. The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation is Lindiwe Sisulu. The Deputy Ministers are Pam Tshwete and David Mahlobo. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is Dr Naledi Pandor. The Deputy Ministers are Alvin Botes and Candith Mashego-Dlamini. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services is Ronald Lamola. The Deputy Ministers are John Jeffery and Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa. The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is Gwede Mantashe. The Deputy Minister is Bavelile Hlongwa. The Minister of Police is General Bheki Cele. The Deputy Minister is Cassel Mathale. The Minister in the Presidency is Jackson Mthembu. The Deputy Minister in the Presidency is Thembi Siweya. The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. The Deputy Minister is Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize. The Minister of Public Enterprises is Pravin Gordhan. The Deputy Minister is Phumulo Masualle. The Minister of Public Service and Administration is Senzo Mchunu. The Deputy Minister is Sindy Chikunga. The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is Patricia De Lille. The Deputy Minister is Noxolo Kiviet. The Minister of Small Business Development is Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The Deputy Minister is Rosemary Capa. The Minister of Social Development is Lindiwe Zulu. The Deputy Minister is Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu. The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture is Nathi Mthethwa. The Deputy Minister is Nocawe Mafu. The Minister of State Security is Ayanda Dlodlo. The Deputy Minister is Zizi Kodwa. The Minister of Tourism is Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane. The Deputy Minister is Fish Mahlalela. The Minister of Trade and Industry is Ebrahim Patel. The Deputy Ministers are Fikile Majola and Nomalungelo Gina. The Minister of Transport is Fikile Mbalula. The Deputy Minister is Dikeledi Magadzi.

PRETORIA — Foreign Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the election has proven that South Africa is a stable democracy and adds the Government is opening its arms and inviting investors to come and invest in the country. Sisulu however ducked a question on whether there are internal forces in the ANC that are threatening President Cyril Ramaphosa's agenda. - Linda van Tilburg

The International Relations ministry maintains that relations between South Africa and Rwanda are solid despite the recall of the country's high commissioner in Kigali. This follows derogatory tweets by Rwandwa's Deputy Foreign Minister towards International Relations Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu. Sisulu who had met with former Rwanda army commander General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwana who lives in South Africa. Sisulu was trying to normalise relations with Rwanda after a diplomatic spat following attacks on Nyamwasa's home in Johannesburg and the killing of Rwanda's former intelligence chief in Sandton.

Listen to the Sat. May 19, 2018 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on further the consolidation of sovereignty by the People's Republic of China over the South Sea Islands; there have been new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent weeks; the South African foreign minister Lindiwe Sisulu has warned of a renewed threat of nuclear war; and the Republic of Namibia has signed an agreement for the exploitation of uranium in this Southern African state. In the second and third hours we continue our monthlong tribute to African Liberation Day where this year marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor of the African Union (AU). In this episode we focus on the contributions of Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz) to the struggle for African unity across the world.

According to the final nominations, deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa is leading with 1469 branch nominations in 6 branches while his main rival Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has support of 1094 branches inslo in six provinces. Both candidates have accepted nominations. Other members who made a cut include Lindiwe Sisulu and David Mabuza for the deputy president Gwede Mantashe and Nathi Mthethwa, senzo Mchunu and Ace Makgashule for the secretary general position, Jessie Duarte and Zingiswa Loso for the deputy secretary general while Maite Nkoana Mashabane and Paul Mashatile are vying for the treasurer general position. Last minute withdrawals from the top six officials included that of Naledi pandor, Zweli Mkhize and Nomvula Mokonyane.

This weekend the ANC is having its elective conference. The front runners are NDZ and CR. I was personally a fan of Lindiwe Sisulu for a long time. Which faction will be victorious?

The ANC in Gauteng has nominated Cyril Ramaphosa as its preferred candidate to lead the ruling party. Ramaphosa garnered 374 votes. The position of Deputy President went to Lindiwe Sisulu with 182 votes. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma garnered 64 of the votes for the position of president. Over 400 delegates from six regions in Gauteng convened at the Provincial General Council in Irene, Pretoria, to nominate their presidential candidates and to discuss policy ahead of the party's National Elective Conference later this month. Maluti Obuseng reports

The ANC veterans and stalwarts group have held their National Consultative Conference at the Johannesburg Constitutional Hill today. Speakers at the conference included former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, ANC NEC member Derek Hanekom and ANC presidential hopeful Lindiwe Sisulu. The group raised key concerns which they say needed to be addressed in the party, including the loss of three key metro municipalities during the August 3 local government elections, the Constitutional Court ruling on Nkandla and the release of the State of Capture report by the Public Protector. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC presidential hopeful and Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu

In this episode, Janine and Tshego talk about Zandi Tisani, Drs Viwe Mtwesi and Mpho Tshivhase, Miss Peru, consent classes in Kenya and #NaNoWriMo. They also react to Lindiwe Sisulu and Kevin Spacey. Oh, and an announcement: there'll be a Frank Live Show! (The jingle you hear at the start and end is 'Rise & Shine' by Audiobinger, from Free Music Archive.)

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu under fire for Khwezi comments and Miss South Africa unveils Miss universe dress.

Trending today: Presidential candidate Lindiwe Sisulu at Talk Radio 702's town-hall discussion with veteran journalist Karima Brown, Trevor Noah is trending after Gayle King wrote a piece about him for Variety magazine and Zakes Bantwini releases bang- bang video.

Bongani Bingwa spoke to Human Settlements Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, about her presidential aspirations and her defense of President Jacob Zuma. Subscribe to the Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani Bingwa here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-of-afternoon-drive-with-redi-tlhabi/id1198132221?mt=2

ANC Presidential candidate Lindiwe Sisulu, is reported to have challenged President Jacob Zuma to face a disciplinary process for corruption allegations levelled against him. This came out during Sisulu's official launch of her campaign for the ANC presidency held in Kliptown, Soweto, this past weekend. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to her on what prompted the launch...

Human Settlements Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, says all provincial Human Settlement Departments will make five percent of their budget available for housing in the Knysna and Plettenberg Bay areas. This is after devastating fires destroyed over eight hundred properties and caused hundreds of millions of rands worth of damage. Sisulu met local government officials in Knysna on Thursday. Tanya Krause reports...