President Cyril Ramaphosa had been set to meet with Nehawu, however the engagement had to be postponed to Wednesday, 23 September 2020, as his office said he was ‘really sick’

ANC NEC member Jackson Mthembu has come to Cyril Ramaphosa’s defence while the president faces an uphill battle within the party.

Mthembu denied any discussion around a third alcohol ban, but said that South Africans need to address their excessive drinking problem.

The government’s big idea to prevent corruption in government has been unveiled by Jackson Mthembu; and he wants ministers and MPs ‘back in the classroom’.

This is fighting talk from Jackson Mthembu – but can the ANC back the minister up on his claims that corruption ‘will be dealt with decisively’?

After a Cabinet meeting, Government including Dlamini-Zuma, will file an appeal against the high court’s ruling deeming the lockdown regulations invalid.

Jackson Mthembu has teased the idea that coronavirus hot-spots in South Africa shall face ‘enhanced regulations’ – but he was scarce on the details.

After having their lockdown declared invalid on Tuesday, Cabinet say they’re going back to court – here’s how long our State of Disaster will last…

After a tumultuous week for Cabinet, Jackson Mthembu will make a public address. Here’s what time the live stream and briefing will start.

South Africans concerned that government has a conflicting understanding of the Disaster Management Act.

Mthembu said that the ban is unlikely to go on beyond Level 3 lockdown, although he couldn’t say when Level 2 would come around.

Although the minister intended to inspire compliance and social unity, his remarks have been branded as ‘fearmongering’.

A journalist from the Washinton Times was taken to task by Minister Jackson Mthembu today when he made the mistake of confusing the South African daily briefings for Donald Trump’s daily musings.

There’s been little research into whether this method of treatment can cure disease. But thankfully, Jackson Mthembu’s slip is no cause for ‘mass debate’.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has welcomed the suspension of a Brand SA board member for allegedly hosting a lockdown party.

SANEF says it has received final confirmation that media can be allowed out during lockdown, provided they have the correct documentation.

With 17 cases confirmed on Thursday, and the arrival of repatriated citizens from Wuhan imminent, government are holding crisis talks.

The government will meet stakeholders on 7 November.

Mthembu says “by focusing on the victim, we inadvertently became accomplices by exonerating the perpetrators of violence.”

Jackson Mthembu states that Cabinet is aware of the current economic state and investments into South Africa is welcomed.

The Royal Rumble of Parliament saw a new challenger enter the ring on Wednesday: Jackson Mthembu tore strips off the EFF, in defence of Pravin Gordhan.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has called for the heads of those responsible for the poor performance of municipalities to roll.

Mthembu vowed that this Cabinet, in its compact form, would improve the lives of South Africans.

Jackson Mthembu is hoping investigators get to the bottom of the border shooting so good relations can resume between the neighbouring countries.

Mthembu criticised those who feared to dream along with Ramaphosa, and in the process, dropped spoilers about the ‘smart city..