Author: Mawande Amashabalala

Trump's PEPFAR freezing set to affect more than 15,000 jobs in SA
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‘NHI will benefit pregnant women without medical aid’

The ANC and the government of unity are unmoved on the contentious National Health Insurance (NHI) that was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024.... Read more.
Mbalula
Politics

‘DA coming at ANC like streetfighters’ — Fikile Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile “Vutha” Mbalula has cautioned the DA not to approach the ANC like they are engaged in a street fight, where trickery and deceit... Read more.
Zikalala reports Macpherson to Ramaphosa as turf war rages 
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Zikalala reports Macpherson to Ramaphosa as turf war rages 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and his deputy Sihle Zikalala are engaged in a raging turf war, with the latter calling for President Cyril... Read more.
How the ANC’s house split over disbandment of provinces
Politics

How the ANC’s house split over disbandment of provinces

In an emotionally charged ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting last weekend, the party’s Gauteng provincial secretary, Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza, and... Read more.
Fikile Mbalula
Politics

Mbalula lays down the law as NEC semantics war rages on

ANC administration boss Fikile “Vutha” Mbalula has laid down the law as the semantics battle over the national executive committee (NEC) rages on. As things... Read more.
ANC national working committee
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Heated ANC debate over Gauteng, KZN disbandment 

The ANC national working committee (NWC) meeting on Friday evolved into a high-stakes confrontation, as the governing party’s leaders found themselves at an impasse... Read more.
Zizi marches to court to review Zondo’s ‘nonsensical findings’ 
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Zizi marches to court to review Zondo’s ‘nonsensical findings’ 

ANC national executive committee (NEC) member and former minister Zizi Kodwa has approached the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside the adverse findings... Read more.
MK Party wants Batohi declared unfit for office 
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MK Party wants Batohi declared unfit for office 

MK Party chief whip Mzwanele Manyi says the party will this year, among other things in parliament, prioritise having National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Adv... Read more.
Zondo rejected Mengo's initial complaint about Mbenenge
Politics

Judges hated me for representing Zuma – Muzi Sikhakhane SC

The justice system in South Africa has eyes, and this is something seasoned Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC learnt the hard way. Sikhakhane, in his memoir titled Odyssey... Read more.