Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Amakhosi dump Zuma's MK Party
Politics

MK Party terminates Floyd Shivambu’s membership

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has decided to terminate the membership of its former Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu. Party president Jacob Zuma made the... Read more.
Macpherson urges new IDT board to do executive lifestyle audits
Politics

Minister Dean Macpherson opens criminal case against IDT CEO, spokesperson

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure has laid criminal charges against suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson... Read more.
Ramaphosa and Trump discuss tariffs on the phone
Politics

Cyril Ramaphosa, Donald Trump discuss US tariffs hikes on the phone

US President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke over the phone about the 30% goods trade tariff. Vincent Magwenya, the president’s spokesperson,... Read more.
Demand for payment
Business

Ditsobotla depositors get up to R100k back, loans must still be paid

The Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) has announced that it will begin paying back qualifying depositors of Ditsobotla Primary Savings and Credit Co-operative... Read more.
Politics

Health department doesn’t track undocumented foreign patients

Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that the department does not keep records of documented or undocumented foreigners receiving healthcare services... Read more.
NSFAS allowance payment
News

NSFAS denies owing R62m in unpaid student housing fees

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has denied that it owes R62-million in unpaid accommodation fees. The scheme refuted these claims after Private... Read more.
Caesar Nongqunga replaces Vuyo Zungula as leader of ATM
Politics

Foreign spazas flourish while locals are left behind – ATM leader Vuyo Zungula

Local spaza and tuckshop owners are calling for urgent help as they continue to struggle against tough conditions, while foreign-owned shops thrive in townships... Read more.
Tertiary institutions plagued by sexual harassment cases
News

University of Limpopo suspends student for ‘attempted rape’ on campus

The University of Limpopo has suspended a male student due to an alleged attempted rape of a female student on campus. Victor Kgomoeswana, University of Limpopo... Read more.
Lekganyane to chair committee probing Mkhwanazi's claims
Politics

Soviet Lekganyane appointed chair of committee probing Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims

Soviet Lekganyane, an ANC MP, has been appointed by parliament to chair the newly formed ad hoc committee that will look into claims of corruption in the South African... Read more.
Gcaleka denies claims of receiving complaint from Zimbabwe
News

Kholeka Gcaleka denies receiving complaint about Zimbabweans refused access to healthcare

Public protector Kholeka Gcaleka has denied that the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has filed an official complaint regarding claims that Zimbabweans are... Read more.