Author: Queenin Masuabi

Ramaphosa's Freedom Day address
Politics

Government pours cold water over Freedom Day disruption claims

The government has moved to correct what it calls “misleading reporting” around President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Freedom Day celebrations, saying claims... Read more.
Gwarube wans probe initiated
News

National Treasury asked to investigate R285m textbook tender

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has requested finance minister Enoch Godongwana to initiate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement... Read more.
Mbalula warns against ANC, SACP attacking each other
Politics

ANC warns SACP against ‘vitriolic attacks’ as election tensions rise

The ANC has cautioned its alliance partner the SACP against what it describes as “vitriolic attacks” amid rising tensions over the SACP’s decision to contest... Read more.
Sisi Tolashe and SUV scandal
Big Reads, Politics

Fikile Mbalula lays down law amid Sisisi Tolashe Chinese SUV scandal

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says any minister who breaches their oath of office should be removed, underscoring that violations of the executive ethics... Read more.
ANC secretary general, Fikile Mbalula gives West Rand a green light to go ahead with the regional conference
Big Reads, Politics

ANC to cast net beyond regions to get ‘best of the best’ mayoral candidates

The ANC has reiterated that it will not restrict mayoral appointments to regional chairpersons, with secretary-general Fikile Mbalula insisting that leadership roles... Read more.
Politics

Appeal keeps Julius Malema in parliament despite five‑year prison sentence

Parliament has clarified that the custodial sentence handed down to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema does not immediately affect his status as... Read more.
EFF supporters holding placards in support of Julius Malema
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EFF condemns five year custodial sentence for Julius Malema

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is criticising the custodial sentence handed down to its president, Julius Malema, insisting that it does not align with the... Read more.
EFF leader Julius Malema at the sentencing of his trial in East London.
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Gayton McKenzie, GOOD Party break ranks to defend Julius Malema after jail sentence

Unlikely voices have emerged in defence of EFF leader Julius Malema after his five-year prison sentence, with Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie and the GOOD... Read more.