Bongani Mdakane

Politics

Former MK chief whip warns Zuma of isolation campaign

28th June 2026

A confidential whistleblower report submitted last month directly to MK Party president Jacob Zuma alleges that people regarded as politically close to...

Politics

Embarrassment for MK Party as leaders’ membership in doubt

22nd June 2026

The MK Party’s internal clean-up has triggered a new controversy after records seen by Sunday World suggest that two senior figures central...

National

Zuma-Sambudla and Ndhlela threaten legal action if MK Party fails to prove their expulsion was above board

21st June 2026

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela have escalated their battle with the party by preparing a formal legal challenge...

South Africa

Power outage at Free State police station cripples crime fighting

21st June 2026

The Boithuso police station in Botshabelo, Free State, has been without power for the past two months due to damage to its...

Politics

Indignant Free State mayor ignores suspension, pitches up for work

21st June 2026

The ANC in the Free State is battling to force Tswelopele mayor Kenalemang Phukuntsi out of office after she continued reporting for...

News

Court rules against Tswaing’s irregular payment

14th June 2026

Tswaing Local Municipality in North West, Delareyville, has failed in an urgent court bid to suspend a damning Section 106 report that...

News

FS family wants answers, blames white farmer for worker’s death

14th June 2026

A Free State farmworker’s family, which is accusing his employer of having a hand in his death, is demanding justice. The owner...

News

Political heads called to resolve state vehicle impasse

14th June 2026

A standoff between Mangaung Metro Municipality and the provincial Fleet Management Trading Entity (FMTE) is hampering by-law enforcement in the metro after...

Opinion

ANC leaders acting like cartel bosses

7th June 2026

Power is a peculiar thing. It promises prestige but often delivers paranoia. The higher politicians rise, the further they seem to drift...

Politics

Scopa flags eThekwini finance dept’s ‘family affair’

7th June 2026

Standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) chairperson Songezo Zibi has identified a conflict of interest in the eThekwini finance department, where chief...