International relations minister Naledi Pandor met ambassadors and high commissioners from Africa on Monday to ease tensions after a diplomatic fallout triggered by attacks on foreign nationals that have rocked the country. Pandor told the diplomats, among other explanations, that the legacy of apartheid which caused economic inequalities in the country was to blame for..
Continue reading…
‘Legacy of apartheid’ to blame for anti mass immigration violence says minister Naledi Pandor
Posted on Leave a comment
“Xenophobia” or Invasion? Eight South Africans Killed but Only TWO Foreign Nationals Dead in Recent Anti Mass Immigration Violence!
Posted on Leave a comment
Figures released by Ramaphosa himself begs the question: Just who is the victim here? The masses if mostly illegal aliens entering South Africa, or the locals who find their livelihoods being threatened by globalisation?
Continue reading…
Shocking information on Community Colleges Figures – Two-thirds of adults whose literacy classes are subsidized by the ANC-government fail – the national pass rate in that sector is only 38% – billions of rands funded by taxpayers’ are lost
Posted on Leave a comment
Shocking information on passing rates at community colleges for education and training was announced in parliament. Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor responded to a written question on this by DA MP Andricus van der Westhuizen. Community colleges provide basic adult literacy skills, and according to Pandor’s announcement, the national pass rate in that..
Continue reading…
Naledi Pandor has been appointed to the role of Higher Education Minister, after serving four years as the South African Minister of Science and Technology.
Posted on Leave a comment
Pandor was Ramaphosa’s top pick to be his Deputy President when he ran for the ANC leadership last year. However, party support never mobilised for her, and the position eventually went to David Mabuza. Now, she has brand new responsibilities ahead of her, as a key member of Ramaphosa’s cabinet.
Mrs Pandor has usually gone about her business quietly, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing much about her. So here are five quick facts that bring you right up to date with the new Minister of Higher Education Minister.
Continue reading…
Naledi Pandor welcomes lifestyle audits will be conducted on Cabinet members
Posted on 1 Comment
Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor has welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday to subject ministers and their deputies, including other senior government officials, to lifestyle audits to curb corruption in the public sector.
Pandor, who has been calling for lifestyle audits for some time now, said former president Jacob Zuma and his leadership collective in the ANC had failed to execute the governing party’s commitment in 2016 to implement lifestyle audits on its leaders.
Continue reading…
Mixed reaction to Cyril Ramaphosa’s ‘slate’ especially with Naledi Pandor as VP
Posted on Leave a comment
Deputy President, and one of the frontrunners for ANC leader, Cyril Ramaphosa will have a tough time convincing some of his supporters to throw their weight behind his preferred deputy ahead of the party’s December elective conference. The surprise announcement that he wants current ANC National Executive Committee member Naledi Pandor to be his deputy..
Continue reading…
Road to December conference: Pandor announced as Ramaphosa’s running mate
Posted on Leave a comment
ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed Naledi Pandor, the minister of science and technology, would be running as his deputy president candidate in the leadership campaign for the party’s elective conference to be held in Johannesburg this December. Ramaphosa was speaking at a rally at the Tafelkopp Stadium outside Groblersdal in Limpopo when he urged..
Continue reading…