The ConCourt has dismissed a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act brought by BOSA, Rivonia Circle.
The IEC introduces principles and guidelines for using digital and social media in African elections. Sixteen (16) African Electoral Management Bodies (EMB) hosting elections this year will attend the launch and socialisation of the principles and guidelines for using digital and social media in African elections.
The Department of Water and Sanitation calls on public members to send their written submissions and to make their voices heard on the amended National Water Act (NWA) and Water Services Act (WSA) by the 1st of March 2024.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 174(3) of the Constitution, embarked on a process of consultation with the leaders of political parties represented in Parliament and the Judicial Service Commission to convey his nomination of Judge Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.

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The African National Congress (ANC) is preparing for its manifesto launch in KwaZulu-Natal. Analysis of the 1300-page cadre deployment documents handed to the DA by the ANC. The Electoral Commission of South Africa has warned unregistered members of the public who are eligible to vote that they have until this evening. The Joburg Zoo celebrates its 120th anniversary this March. Sport Wrap with Tholakele. Spreading Good News with Brent Lindeque!

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Gauteng acting provincial commissioner Major General Tommy Mthombeni and senior management of SAPS are leading crime stamping OPERATION SHANELA in Sandton. The operation also aims to assist the local police stations in reducing crime. The African National Congress (ANC) briefed the media regarding the state of readiness for their manifesto at the Mayihlome Rally. Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and retired Gauteng High Court judge Nkola Motata have become the first judges to be impeached in South Africa since the dawn of democracy. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the keynote address at the Budget breakfast hosted by Rand Merchant Bank. The biggest surprise of the 2024/25 budget is the absence of any support for Transnet, which has hobbled the economy, with some analysts projecting that it has cost SA as much as 5% in lost GDP growth. In response to Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech on 21 February 2024, SECTION27 states that South Africa will spend R800 less per learner. The correct amount is R320 per learner. The Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, the Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Mr R Allen and the Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen (Adv) TE Patekile, will outline the 2023/02024 3rd quarter crime statistics.

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The DA's Challenge to ANC's Cadre Deployment Policy Thwarted: Gauteng High Court Dismisses Bid. 

The alleged illegal miners accused of robbing motorists on the M1 have not been arrested.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a handing over ceremony for the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono, who died after a mortar bomb landed in the RSA base in Sake, DRC, on February 14 2024. 

Analyst outlines what we can expect from today's Budget Speech.

Ahead of the Budget Speech, IEJ states that the government still needs to mobilise the maximum available resources.

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Riverlea residents remain concerned about informal settlement and alleged links to illegal mining. A last-ditch attempt to avoid impeachment? Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is expected to head to the Western Cape High Court today to stop Wednesday’s impeachment vote from taking place. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the fourth quarter of 2023. The household-based sample survey measures the labour market activities of individuals aged 15 -64. The SIU has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct by Department of Home Affairs and Prasa officials. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) is receiving an update from the Presidency on the investigation reports submitted by the Special Investigating Unit. The SIU has in the past accused the presidency of doing nothing to check that the recommendations they make are carried out. DGs also just ignore. 

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ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Funzi Ngobeni provided the party’s own version of the state of the province ahead of Panyaza Lesufi’s address. The DA Shadow Minister of Finance, Dr Dion George MP, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen MP and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi MP, will brief the media on the DA’s alternative budget. The National Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Lieutenant General (DR/Adv) Godfrey Lebeya (SOEG) and his management hold a media briefing to outline progress made and take stock of milestones achieved since the previous quarter and thereafter, the Minister of Police, General BH Cele, will hand over the new fleet to DPCI. Parliament has filed its papers in response to former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s application to stop Wednesday’s impeachment vote. Bishop Zondo's rape trial resumes tomorrow in the PTA high court. His trial was postponed in July due to the presiding judge taking a long leave. The leader of the Rivers of Living Waters Church is facing charges including rape, assault and defeating the ends of justice for crimes committed between 1980 and 2018. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane to visit Primrose Primary School in Germiston on Monday, following an incident where a Grade 6  boy learner allegedly shot the school principal. Sports Wrap with Mawande.

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The Management of the SAPS in Diepsloot appeared before the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety to provide an update on the ongoing efforts to combat violence and crime in the area.

The Peter Beale murder trial continues.

Judges Matter expresses its deep concern at the Judicial Service Commission’s announcement today (15 February 2024) that it will not recommend that Judge Selby Mbenenge, the Judge President of the Eastern Cape High Court, be suspended pending a sexual harassment investigation against him.

The DA will brief the media on our readiness for our historic Manifesto Launch on Saturday, 17 February, in Pretoria.

SAWS warns South Africans of severe thunderstorms, flooding, damaging waves, and fire danger.

Sports Wrap with Tholakele.

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GUESTS:

Pikkie Greeff - National Secretary - SANDU.
Gloria Motsoere, EWN Reporter.
Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter.
Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter researcher.
Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter.
Elizabeth Viljoen, SAWs forecaster.
Brent Lindeque is the founder of the good things guy.

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Analysis: Should the South African troops working with the SADC have been deployed to the conflict-ridden DRC? The DA held its “True State of the Province Address”, delivered by the opposition party leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga. The SCA in Bloemfontein will rule on AfriForum’s application for the recusal of one of the five judges hearing the “Kill the Boer” case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). EFF leader Julius Malema will brief the media tomorrow following the party's election manifesto in KZN. EFF leader Julius Malema will brief the media tomorrow following the party's election manifesto in KZN. Mandy’s book of the week: Catch Me a Killer: A Profiler's True Story.

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