Though AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo appeared side-by-side with ANC provincial and regional leaders wearing ANC colours on Friday, he has not dumped the EFF.
From facing R1.2bn Eskom debt to the slow progress of national government intervention, 2023 has been a roller-coaster ride for the cash-strapped Enoch Mgijima municipality. The Komani-based local authority tried every trick in the book to cut costs in an attempt to service its debt with the power utility, including moves to sidestep a salary hike for its employees.
While talk of a possible food crisis in South Africa continues to divide opinions, Eastern Cape rural development and agrarian reform MEC Nonkqubela Pieters has moved to allay fears of any food shortages in the province.
"People who treat education as a cattle auction or brothel and think everything in life is for sale have a right to build their own universities where they can do as they please".