Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
NFP KZN wants implementation of Moerane Commission findings on political killings
1st September 2023 The National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has called for the full implementation of the Moerane Commission of Enquiry findings into the killing... →
Joburg plight a consequence of incapable govt, says Steenhuisen after fire
1st September 2023 The Democratic Alliance has levelled criticism at the fragmented leadership in the City of Johannesburg and has attributed yesterday’s apartment... →
ActionSA withdraws no confidence motion, DA calls for fresh elections to stablise Joburg
28th August 2023 ActionSA has temporarily withdrawn its motion of no confidence against City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The party said it was dismayed... →
Daily Podcast – August 22, 2023
22nd August 2023 Making headlines: Six accused plead guilty to murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran; Shortlisted Public Protector candidates cleared ahead of... →
Eight nominees shortlisted for position of new PP cleared ahead of interviews
22nd August 2023 The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, which will nominate a new Public Protector, met on Tuesday to reveal the results of the suitability screening... →
Daily Podcast – August 18, 2023
18th August 2023 Making headlines: Cele says 3.1% decline in murder rate no cause for celebration; John Steenhuisen still wary of PA joining multiparty pact; And,... →
Mbalula champions multilateralism, celebrates 25 years of China-SA relations
18th August 2023 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called for the advancement of multilateralism at the China-SA Relations Seminar,... →
ActionSA lobbies for insourcing of security personnel at eThekwini Council meeting
14th August 2023 ActionSA has urged all political parties in the eThekwini Council to support its motion for the insourcing of security personnel at the next... →
Isanco joins multi-party coalition ahead of talks
14th August 2023 The Independent South African National Civic Organisation will participate in the upcoming Multi-Party National Convention, set to take place on... →
ANC welcomes Zuma’s prison release on remission
11th August 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) has thrown its support behind the release of former President Jacob Zuma from prison, on remission. Zuma was... →
Resolution of taxi strike met with strong collective approval
11th August 2023 The South African National Taxi Council has put an end to its industrial action with immediate effect, following a meeting with the City of Cape... →
Parly presiding officers condemn taxi strike violence, call for urgent, peaceful resolution
8th August 2023 The Presiding Officers of Parliament have expressed grave concerns at the violence, road closures and vandalism of vehicles attributed with the... →
Police Committee urges heightened police vigilence in Cape Town, Joburg
8th August 2023 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police acting chairperson Nocks Seabi is appealing to the South African Police Services to increase visibility... →
EFF urges Brics Heads of State to boycott Summit in solidarity with Putin
4th August 2023 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has formally written to the Heads of State of the Brics nations, imploring them to consider boycotting this... →
EFF to skip two-day National Coalition Dialogue
4th August 2023 The Economic Freedom Fighters will not attend the National Dialogue on Coalition Governments currently underway. The dialogue, led by Deputy... →
DA appeals for full public release of Lady R report
4th August 2023 In an effort to ensure that accountability prevails, the Democratic Alliance has called for the complete Lady R report to be made public. The... →
Daily Podcast – July 31, 2023
31st July 2023 Making headlines: DA files complaint with Parliament’s ethics committee against Malema, no televised recordings allowed in Gumede trial and, hikes... →
Joburg mayor prioritises CBD explosion, drops Russia-Africa Summit
28th July 2023 City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has cancelled a scheduled trip to the Russia-Africa Summit currently taking place in Saint Petersburg,... →
Newly launched Chapter Zero Southern Africa aims to tackle looming climate emergency
28th July 2023 Business leaders have joined forces to launch Chapter Zero Southern Africa, a community of eminent board chairpersons and senior directors to lead... →
DA slams Nxesi’s comments on new EE targets
28th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned the Employment Equity Amendment Bill, which it says will set racial quotas to resurrect job reservation... →
EEA Draft Regulations will have adverse impact on women, says DA
24th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has expressed its disquiet over the proposed Employment Equity Draft Regulations and its potential... →
HJI wants govt to disclose records of Covid-19 procurement contracts
24th July 2023 Public health and law initiative, the Health Justice Initiative, will approach the Gauteng High Court on Tuesday to get the Department of Health to... →
Cogta to host Brics Urbanisation Forum in Durban
21st July 2023 Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Thembi Nkadimeng will host the Brics Urbanisation Forum in Durban, next week,... →
NCOP chair appeals for stronger interventions across Africa to tackle climate change
21st July 2023 National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo has urged for stronger and more sustainable interventions across all spheres of government... →
DA welcomes Transnet/ICTSI partnership, urges transparency
18th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance has expressed its satisfaction with Transnet’s 25-year joint venture with Philippines headquartered International Container... →
Ramaphosa endorses sign language as country’s twelfth official language
18th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will ratify the South African Sign Language Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings on Wednesday, enacting sign... →
DA calls for Zuma to be jailed following ConCourt ruling
14th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance has saluted a decision made by the Constitutional Court on Thursday to dismiss an application by former President Jacob... →
Cope is still a registered political party, IEC confirms
12th July 2023 The Electoral Commission has verified the registration of the Congress of the People as a political party. This comes after news reports alleged... →
Tshwane aims to enhance service delivery by ‘doing more with less’
12th July 2023 The City of Tshwane’s Department of Corporate and Shared Services has claimed that it will run a clean and efficient office by focusing on doing... →
Parly committee chair cautions on frustrating economic activity following torching of trucks
12th July 2023 Parliamentary Chairperson of the Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, and Public Works and Infrastructure, Kenneth... →
Daily Podcast – July 07, 2023
7th July 2023 Making headlines: Ramaphosa champions continent’s economic potential at DRC-SA Africa Business Forum; Time is running out to nominate the next... →
Ramaphosa champions continent’s economic potential at DRC-SA Africa Business Forum
7th July 2023 In a speech given to the DRC-SA Africa Business Forum in Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advocated that Africa needs to realise... →
IEC partners with global social media giants to curb disinformation ahead of elections
4th July 2023 In the lead up to the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, the Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has partnered with prominent online... →
Information Regulator issues DoJ with R5m fine for Popia contravention
4th July 2023 Following a failure by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to comply with an Enforcement Notice to submit proof of the renewal... →
Sello Hatang seeks to restore credibility after NMF exit
4th July 2023 Former Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO Sello Hatang has reflected on his 15-year tenure at the organisation, suggesting that his commitment to... →
DA introduces Coalition Bill in Parliament
30th June 2023 In its quest to ensure stable coalition governance, the Democratic Alliance introduced the Constitutional Nineteenth Amendment Bill in Parliament... →
Motsoaledi to appeal Zimbabwean Exemption Permit court rulings
30th June 2023 Following a careful evaluation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit judgments handed down by the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday, Home Affairs... →
ATM condemns ConCourt over delays in Mkhwebane suspension ruling
30th June 2023 The African Transformation Movement has criticised the Constitutional Court for what it considers an undue delay in delivering a judgment on the... →
DA calls for transparency around decline in loadshedding
27th June 2023 In light of the recent decline in loadshedding stages, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has alluded to its suspicion that Eskom halted maintenance for... →
IFP calls for relocation of KZN legislature to Ulundi to save R6.8bn
27th June 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party has echoed the calls by several parties and affirmed its long-held position that the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature should... →
Home Affairs temporarily extends operating times
27th June 2023 The Department of Home Affairs has sanctioned a temporary extension of operating times by two hours at their front offices from 08:00 to 17:30 from... →
