Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

mayor Maditsoako Mokoena
Politics

EFF Free State accuses Nketoana mayor of fraud over car hire

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Free State has opened criminal charges against Nketoana Local Municipal mayor Maditsoako Mamiki Mokoena. The party marched... Read more.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba
Politics

DA blames Mashaba for Tshwane crisis as ActionSA exits coalition

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of misleading the Tshwane government as the party exits the multi-party coalition without... Read more.
Education budget cuts
Politics

Gwarube boycotts president’s signing of new basic education law

Siviwe Grarube, the minister of basic education, abstained from the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill’s official signing at the Union Buildings in... Read more.
Ramaphosa and economic growth
Politics

Ramaphosa vows to end extortion in the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the nation that the government is working around the clock to end business extortions and protection fee trends across the... Read more.
Gordhan is still in hospital
News

Pravin Gordhan is very much alive – family spokesperson

Pravin Gordhan, the former minister of public enterprise and finance, is still alive and presently receiving medical attention, according to Adrian Lackay, the spokesperson... Read more.
Deputy DG charged with defying boss, amid audio recording plot
Politics

Time to drag Minister Simelane to court — Trollip

ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has threatened to take Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane to court. This comes after Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka... Read more.
Parly moves to summon Gayton McKenzie over arts, culture budget
Politics

Ministers not happy about Sarah Baartman project’s delays

A report presented to the parliament’s portfolio committee has been dismissed by the ministers of public works and infrastructure, as well as sports, arts,... Read more.
Jabu Mbalula
Politics

ANC urges community not to take part in planned shutdown

The ANC in Free State has distanced itself from the planned shutdown in the Mangaung region. The shutdown, which is set for Wednesday, is a community protest calling... Read more.