Author: Setumo Stone

Court deals blow to Cholota
Politics

High court clears way for Moroadi Cholota to face asbestos trial

The Free State High Court has cleared the way for former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, to stand trial on fraud, corruption,... Read more.
Jacob Zuma versus Sisi Khampepe
News, Politics

Jacob Zuma tells Sisi Khampepe he has ‘millions of people’ backing him

Former president Jacob Zuma has told the high court that “millions” of South Africans support his claim that retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe... Read more.
Politics

President Cyril Ramaphosa declares turning point for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his annual State of the Nation Address to declare that South Africa had “turned a corner” after years of stagnation and crisis.... Read more.
Ramaphosa's speech shifts to delivery
Big Reads, Politics

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA signalled GNU’s enforcement era

The most striking feature of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address was how sharply it departed from the tone and political positioning of... Read more.
Move to decampaign Lesufi blasted
Big Reads, Politics

‘Plot’ to decampaign Gauteng Premier Panyanza Lesufi blasted

An ANC member who lodged a complaint against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi over his public remarks on Emfuleni has come under fierce attack from party activists... Read more.
News

Intimidation case opened against former Gupta-linked mine boss

Police have opened an intimidation case against former Gupta-linked mine general manager George Peter van der Merwe, with investigators now attempting to locate... Read more.
Panyaza Lesufi endorsed by his ANC branch
Big Reads, Politics

Panyaza Lesufi’s ANC branch gives him nod in comeback bid

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s political comeback inside the ANC has begun in earnest after his own branch formally nominated him for a return as provincial... Read more.
Politics

No, Mr Singh, the fart is inside the ANC tent

When a senior ANC voice dismisses critics as people “farting in the wind”, the metaphor invites a more honest response. No, Mr Ravin Singh — the fart is not... Read more.
ANC branch member wants Lesufi restrained
Big Reads, Politics

Call for Fikile Mbalula to deal with Panyaza Lesufi over podcast comments

An ANC branch member has tabled concerns over public statements made by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, which he claims are politically damaging to the party’s... Read more.
Contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts
News

SCA rules contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application for reconsideration brought by Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Magwa Construction and Profteam... Read more.