Politics
ActionSA wants axed councillor probed for ‘R18m’ court settlement
ActionSA’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, has called for an investigation into the potential maladministration within the Newcastle local municipality involving former councillor Faizel Cassim.
Beaumont...
Mabe restricted from selling Steyn City property, Porsche 911 GTS
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order against Groen Mintirho linked to Pule Mabe, who is the former member of parliament...
Mashaba offers to retrieve bodies of Lily Mine workers at own...
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has announced that the party and his family were willing to gather funds to retrieve the bodies of three mineworkers...
DA labels Eskom’s proposed tariff hike ‘corruption tax’
Ivan Meyer, the MMC for agriculture in the Western Cape, has condemned the proposed Eskom electricity tariff increase as a "corruption tax" with no...
I rejected pressure to become Gauteng premier – MEC Maile
Gauteng MEC for finance and economic development Lebogang Maile says talks of him being the de facto premier are old attempts by wedge drivers...
I do not want the GNU to collapse, says Helen Zille
DA Federal Council chair Helen Zille is standing her ground, saying none of her public utterances about the running of the government of national...
‘Stores not adhering to food regulations will be shut down’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the immediate closure of all spaza shops connected to the recent tragic deaths of children.
This decision follows a foodborne...
MK Party distances itself from fundraising gala dinner
The Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) has distanced itself from the much-anticipated fundraising gala dinner organised by the Radical Action Federation of Trade Union...
DA marches against proposed high electricity tariff increase
The DA has accused Eskom of forcing South Africans to pay excessive electricity tariffs to make up for the power entity's mistakes.
The party is...
ANCYL boss Malatji wants spaza shops reserved for local youth
ANC Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji has asserted that the government needs to spare funds to help local citizens build spaza shops.
This is...
Gauteng might face Level 2 water restrictions – Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned that Gauteng might face water restriction Level 2.
This is caused by high consumption due to increased...
ATM boss elected SG of African Young Parliamentarians Network
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula has been elected as the secretary-general of the African Young Parliamentarians Network.
His election took place at...
IFP-led uPhongolo municipality finally gets a new mayor
After a year since the uPhongolo local municipality on the far northern KwaZulu-Natal was without a mayor who resigned citing safety concerns, the vacant...
NERSA denies EFF’s claims on Eskom tariff rejection as fake news
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has slammed the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for spreading fake news on 35% electricity tariff increase...
DA defends its rainbow ambitions amid apartheid flag fiasco
In the wake of recent controversy surrounding the “Stop Bela Bill” march, the DA member of parliament, Solly Malatsi, has firmly stated the party’s...
Gwamanda threatens legal action against council speaker
Former MMC for community development Kabelo Gwamanda has threatened legal action against City of Johannesburg council speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu.
Gwamanda argues unfair dismissal, claiming that...
ActionSA proposes #Spaza4Locals Bill to regulate spaza shops
ActionSA is proposing a private members bill in parliament to be called the #Spaza4Locals Bill for the regulation of township-based businesses.
This is in light...
ActionSA fires Newcastle leader Cassim over conflict of interest
ActionSA has expelled its Newcastle local municipality caucus leader, Faizel Cassim, after he was found to have breached several ethical and legal standards.
The party...
Public Works probes SKG Africa over corruption allegations
Dean Macpherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, has disclosed that the department is looking into claims of corruption against SKG Africa.
He claimed...
More cracks in GNU as ANC, DA cross swords over SABC...
The ANC has expressed concerns over the decision by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, to withdraw the SABC Bill from parliament.
This...
EFF, MKP parly alliance intact despite tensions
The EFF will be maintaining its strategic alliance MK Party in Parliament regardless of the rocky relationship between the two parties. Jacob Zuma’s MK...
Floyd Shivambu becomes the new SG of the MK Party
Former President Jacob Zuma appointed Floyd Shivambu as the fifth secretary general of the 11-month-old MK Party with immediate effect.
A statement released on Sunday...
DA must leave GNU tonight if Zille so wishes – Mbalula
ANC day-to-day running boss Fikile Mbalula has dared the DA to leave the government of national unity (GNU) if the blue party so wishes.
Mbalula...
Trump’s election victory will not benefit South Africa – EFF
After Donald Trump was re-elected as president on Wednesday, the EFF has stated that nothing will change in the US.
The imperialist character of American...
Dali Mpofu also hops onto the MK Party bandwagon from EFF
Former EFF chairperson Advocate Dali Mpofu SC has announced his decision to join the rising star of opposition politics, the MK Party.
The move marks...
Mashaba’s plan to reclaim hijacked buildings in Tshwane, Joburg
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has resuscitated his plan to reclaim hijacked buildings in the cities of Tshwane and Joburg.
Mashaba’s plan is to have these...
Ramaphosa congratulates Donald Trump on winning elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the US.
This move marks a notable moment in...
Mogale City mayor cracks down on illegal spaza shops
The newly elected mayor of Mogale City, Lucky Sele, is cracking down on spaza shops operating illegally and selling unhealthy food.
Sele revealed this during...
