Category Archives: State

Through The Grapevine

All, Government, National, Politics, State

Through The Grapevine As the African National Congress prepares to start its policy discussions this weekend, one of which is a discussion under economic transformation regarding land reform and its intention to return land to the people and provide them with the necessary support, this week’s Special Assignment exposes the alleged corruption inherent in the existing Land Recapitilisation and Development Programme. The story takes place on Nirwanda, a table grape farm in the picturesque Hex River Valley of the Western Cape. Behind closed doors, where…

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SA condemns military take-over in Lesotho

Foreign Conflict, Foreign Policy, Government, Military, Politics, Security, State

Pretoria – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has warned the military in Lesotho that South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) will not tolerate the unconstitutional take-over of the neighbouring mountain kingdom. On Saturday, the Lesotho Defence Force took over the radio and TV stations, resulting in a total black out in broadcast. The army had also taken over several police stations, including the police headquarters. The incidents have also forced Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane…

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