Author: Mawande Amashabalala

DA wants Makola out of office
Politics

DA gives ultimatum: Joburg’s acting city manager, COO must fall

The DA has threatened to take the city to court unless Johannesburg’s acting chief operations officer (COO), Helen Botes, and acting city manager, Tshepo Makola,... Read more.
Black Business Unity unveils bold proposals to transform economy
Politics

Parks Tau mum on National Lotteries Commission staff revolt

The minister of trade, industry and competition, Parks Tau, has remained mum on various serious issues raised by employees of the troubled National Lotteries Commission... Read more.
Paul Mashatile grilled as ANCWL demands urgent action on GBV
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Paul Mashatile grilled as ANCWL demands urgent action on GBV

Frustrated by the government’s empty promises on gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) last week summoned officials to a meeting... Read more.
Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly accepted a bribe from a service
Politics

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly accepted bribe from service provider

The ANC Women’s League has explained why it has decided to not publicly support its former president Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, during her court appearances for... Read more.
ANC is the enemy
Politics

‘Jonas is a terrible choice as special envoy to US

Outspoken political analyst and published author Prince Mashele believes there could not have been a worse candidate than former deputy finance minister Mcebisi... Read more.
ANCWL declares war on tender system
Politics

ANCWL declares war on tender system

The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) is calling for a radical review of state procurement. The powerful lobby believes that the tender system disadvantages the poor,... Read more.
We do not want GNU, but voters do — ANC Women’s League
Politics

We do not want GNU, but voters do — ANC Women’s League

ANC Women’s League secretary-general Nokuthula Nqaba has opined that the government of national unity (GNU) is not ideal; however, voters deciding not to give... Read more.
News

ANC’s strategic calculus navigating GNU deadlock

South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) teeters on the brink of collapse over a contentious 0.5% VAT hike proposal. And senior ANC leaders are already... Read more.
SACP not bluffing about contesting elections 
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SACP not bluffing about contesting elections 

The SACP would never be petty and threaten to contest elections just as a stunt to force the governing ANC into a more agreeable power-sharing arrangement, says... Read more.
‘Gatvol’ GNU partners accuse DA of fomenting anarchy 
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‘Gatvol’ GNU partners accuse DA of fomenting anarchy 

Tensions within President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government of national unity (GNU) have escalated sharply, with partners voicing mounting frustrations over the DA’s... Read more.