The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its confidence in Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula after AfriForum released what it calls a dossier containing allegations against him.
This comes after AfriForum said Mbalula must answer serious allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a 2016 Dubai holiday contained in the “Mbalula Dossier”.
In a statement, the ANC rejected the document as a politically motivated smear campaign.
The party says the move is aimed at discrediting Mbalula and the ANC leadership.
It has also accused AfriForum of spreading misinformation and undermining transformation.
However, AfriFrum says the document forms part of its bid to pursue accountability of Mbalula through South Africa’s legal processes.
CEO Kallie Kriel says the matter should not be ignored.
“The reason why we had to do this is that we’ve seen in the National Prosecuting Authority over many years, political interference that prevented people in high positions with political connections from being prosecuted. And that is the work we are doing”, he says.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-enjoy-a-spring-day-on-mount-royal-in-montreal.jpg?id=56704863&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> Winter is on its last legs, and folks in Quebec are eager for the kind of spring that actually feels like spring.
</p><p> But while the new season officially kicks off on March 20, it looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for the weather to catch up.
</p><p> According to the <a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/nova-scotia-pei-new-brunswick-quebec" target="_blank">Farmers' Almanac's long-range weather forecast</a> for eastern Canada, April 2025 will bring a mix of warm, sunny days and classic <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-weather-spring-forecast" target="_blank">Quebec springtime chaos</a> — Think sudden cold snaps, rain, and even a few rogue snowflakes.
</p><p> The old saying warns, "April showers bring may flowers," but you might still want to keep that winter coat handy. Here's how the long-range forecast, based on astronomical events, solar activity, and tidal action, suggests the month will play out:
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<li><strong>April 1 - 3</strong>: Fair skies, unseasonably warm.</li>
<li><strong>April 4 - 7</strong>: Cold rain, sleet, and wet snow.</li>
<li><strong>April 8 - 11</strong>: Clearing and breezy.</li>
<li><strong>April 12 - 15</strong>: Fair skies.</li>
<li><strong>April 16 - 19</strong>: Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, then turning fair and pleasant.</li>
<li><strong>April 20 - 23</strong>: Pleasant weather for Easter.</li>
<li><strong>April 24 - 27</strong>: Rainy in most sections, with heavy wet snow over the Laurentians.</li>
<li><strong>April 28 - 30</strong>: Turning stormy; unseasonably warm.</li>
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<p> If you were hoping for an early taste of terrasse season in Montreal, the city's forecast for the coming week suggests we're still a long way off from sipping drinks in the sun. According to meteorologists at <a href="https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=45.529,-73.562" target="_blank">Environment Canada</a>, some mild days are on the way, but winter is holding on with a few surprises, including snow, frigid nights, and big temperature swings. </p>
<p> This week kicks off with lingering snow before skies clear and temperatures reach 4 C, though the morning wind chill will still make it feel like winter. After another chilly night, Tuesday should bring a temporary warm-up to 9 C, but don't get too comfortable — rain will move in by the afternoon, and temperatures will crash to -13 C overnight.</p>
<p> Midweek will feel more like winter than spring, with highs struggling to reach -3 C on Wednesday and just 1 C on Thursday under mostly cloudy skies. But by Friday, the sun returns, bringing a welcome high of 8 C. </p>
<p> Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures will climb into the double digits, hitting 12 C on both Saturday and Sunday. But with those milder temperatures comes the trade-off of rain, with showers likely throughout the weekend and steady rainfall expected on Sunday.</p></div>
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