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Ya Biladi
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
Jacob Zuma visits Tangier's Renault plant to boost Morocco–South Africa cooperation
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is continuing his visit to Morocco. Following political talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Tuesday in Rabat, Zuma traveled to Tangier on Wednesday, where he visited the Renault automotive plant in his capacity as leader of the UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. The choice of destination is no coincidence. In South Africa, several voices, including within the ruling ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa's government, have publicly expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Morocco in the automotive sector. As a reminder, during a conference held in March 2024 in Washington by a U.S.-based think tank and attended by Morocco's ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, former South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor stated that South Africa is eager to benefit from Moroccan expertise in this field. Following his meeting with Nasser Bourita, Jacob Zuma said: «The relations between our two countries hold great potential for development. This is why the MK party has put forward a political stance aimed at resolving the long-standing impasse over the Sahara issue: a strategic partnership for African unity, economic emancipation, and territorial integrity»
The South African
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The South African
MK Party sets the record straight on Colleen Makhubele's 'removal'
UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader in Parliament John Hlophe, says Colleen Makhubele remains the party's Chief Whip. Hlophe confirmed this during a media briefing on Thursday, 3 July, following reports that the party's caucus was divided over Makhubele's leadership skills and wanted her removed from her position. COLLEEN MAKHUBELE REMAINS MK PARTY CHIEF WHIP IN PARLIAMENT During the briefing, Hlophe said that if any complaint is made against any member of Parliament, it is brought to him as he is ultimately responsible. He also clarified that there is no petition in terms of which members of Parliament are calling for the head of the Chief Whip. 'This is a figment of someone's imagination. Quite frankly, I would've been the first person to receive that petition. Obviously, if the petition is against me, I wouldn't expect MPs to give it to me; they would probably give it to the Chief Whip, who would, in turn, forward it to the president,' he said. 'The suggestion that there is a petition here against the Chief Whip is quite frankly nonsense. It is nonsense! There is no such I have not received it, as a matter of fact, I asked ubaba [Jacob Zuma] as late as last night, and there is no such letter. Colleen Makhubele remains the Chief Whip; she is very good, she is very effective. I am not undermining the predecessors, but she is the kind of Chief Whip that we need now to take the party forward,' he emphasised. Earlier this week, two letters, addressed to MK Party president Jacob Zuma, were circulating on social media, with Hlophe's signature. One letter called for Zuma to deal with his daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, who are both members of Parliament. In the first letter, Ndhlela was accused of undermining the organisation, engaging in factional activities, and using insulting language. The letter also claimed that he is disrespectful and obstructive. During the briefing on Thursday, Hlophe also confirmed that Ndhlela has been removed from the party's whippery team. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
