Author: Bongani Mdakane

Breaking News, Politics

Yengeni pushed me to drop fraud charges against Nomvalo, Molefe – MKP convenor

After a case of fraud was opened against uMkhonto Wesizwe Party’s (MKP) two top officials and four staff members by the Strategic Presidential Team (SPT) convenor,... Read more.
CEO’s appointment was above board, says former MDDA chair
Politics

CEO’s appointment was above board, says former MDDA chair

The saga surrounding the appointment of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) CEO has deepened, with the former board chairperson denying that members... Read more.
MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo speaking at a media briefing in Sandton.
Politics

Police probe MK Party fraud complaint naming Nomvalo and Molefe

Police are investigating a fraud complaint opened by MK Party strategic presidential team (SPT) convenor Pumlani Kubukeli, who has named secretary-general Sibonelo... Read more.
Poet and reinstated National Arts Council member Zolani Mkiva
News

Court halts McKenzie’s NAC purge, reinstates council

Sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to dissolve the National Arts Council was irrational and baseless, and its implementation risked irreparable... Read more.
Izwi Labantu Forum demands protection of black farmers against criminality. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)
News

Black farmers demand SAPS crackdown on alleged agriculture ‘mafia’

A national organisation representing black emerging farmers has called for an urgent meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS), alleging that organised... Read more.
Breaking News, Local, National, Politics, Politics, Provincial

Former DA and ActionSA leader Abel Tau resigns from MK Party with immediate effect

Former DA Tshwane regional chairperson, Abel Tau resigned from uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) on Thursday evening. Tau, who had previously defected from the DA –... Read more.
MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe . // / Gallo images
Breaking News, National, Politics, Politics

MK Party submits Bill to abolish IDAC

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has formally submitted a Private Member’s Bill to Parliament seeking the abolition of the Investigating Directorate Against... Read more.
MK Party factional wars: Mahlangu chastises Manyi over media interviews protocol
Breaking News, National, Politics, Politics

MK Party factional wars: Mahlangu chastises Manyi over media interviews protocol

Factional wars in the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party have now entered Parliament, where members are being put on a leash and cautioned against speaking to the media... Read more.
Education

Teaching excellence rewarded at National Education Excellence Awards

The Department of Basic Education has recognised the country’s top-performing education districts, circuits and schools for their outstanding contribution... Read more.