Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa launches initiative to tackle SA’s socio-economic crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the launch of a National Dialogue aimed at addressing South Africa’s persistent socio-economic and governance challenges. The initiative, set...
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni declines to answer on travel costs
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has declined to directly answer a parliamentary question regarding the breakdown of travel expenses incurred by herself, ministers...
Sindiso Magaqa killed by wolves in liberation clothing
The murder of Sindiso Magaqa is not just another tragedy in South Africa’s long, bloodstained political history — it is a mirror held up...
Zuma invades Luthuli House in search of Gwede Mantashe
The conflict between community activist Zakhele Zuma and Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe remains far from resolved.
The news comes after Zuma, who...
Sihle Zikalala denies personal involvement in hiring IDT CEO
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has denied any wrongdoing in the appointment process of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo...
Global Urban Summit | We won’t hide our homes from world...
City of Tshwane and City of Johannesburg mayors Nasiphi Moya and Dada Morero, respectively, have expressed confidence in the state of the cities ahead...
Joburg mayor Dada Morero ready to face off with Helen Zille...
Despite Helen Zille, the chairperson of the DA federal council, expressing interest in running for office, City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has expressed...
Caesar Nongqunga replaces Vuyo Zungula as leader of ATM
Caesar Nongqunga has taken over the party leadership of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), while Vuyo Zungula has been moved to parliamentary leadership.
Zungula has...
MKP branches revolt against Shivambu, pushing Zuma to pull the plug
Axed MKP secretary-general Floyd Shivambu was forced off stage by a chorus of defiance last weekend at a Ward 6 meeting in Ekuthuleni hall...
EFF leader claims texts to businessman not death threats
Mumalanga EFF leader Collen Sedibe is at the centre of a court dispute in Nelspruit, where he faces allegations of threatening a local businessman....
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane faces backlash over Parly jibes and SETA scandal
Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane’s conduct will take centre stage at the ANC’s next study group on Wednesday.
ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni...
EFF labels Trump’s US travel ban on 19 countries as racist...
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has criticised a new travel ban on 19 countries made by US President Donald Trump, which stops people from...
DA slams Bomb Squad as an initiative to employ ANC cadres
Concerns have been raised by the DA in Johannesburg regarding mayor Dada Morero's new initiative in the city called the Johannesburg Bomb Squad, which...
‘President optimistic about US trade talks’ – Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa is optimistic about South Africa’s trade relations with the US following a visit to...
IRR challenges expropriation law in letter to Public Works Minister Dean...
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has written to Dean Macpherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, requesting that he make public his...
ACT slams NPA over asbestos case delay, welcomes acquittal of Moroadi...
The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) has welcomed the acquittal of Moroadi Cholota — former personal assistant to Ace Magashule — and lambasted the...
ANALYSIS| How Floyd Shivambu failed to stop his removal
The trigger-happy MKP President Jacob Zuma has done it again, this time removing Floyd Shivambu as the driver of the party’s engine room as...
Advocate Loyiso Makapela creates legal legend in Magashule’s trial
In the echoing halls of the Free State High Court, where old legal lions like Laurance Hodes and Johan de Nysschen have long prowled,...
Moroadi Cholota case puts NPA’s version of justice on trial
The unfolding legal saga around Moroadi Cholota, once a trusted aide to Ace Magashule, has grown into a mirror reflecting the cracks in the...
Cyril’s office ‘backs’ hijack of Transnet policy
Bombshell minutes of a meeting held by Business for South Africa (B4SA) and Interim Rail Economic Regulator Capacity (IRERC) have revealed a plan by...
Parliament wants Ronald Lamola to explain suspension of Israeli embassy
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has written to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola asking him to explain when and how parliament's resolution...
MK Party recalls Floyd Shivambu over Shepherd Bushiri visit, moves him...
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has recalled its Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu, following his Easter weekend visit to Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi.
The party then...
Ipid blames ’email system’ for failure to release Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala...
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has failed to meet the Friday deadline to respond to a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)...
DA wants no-confidence motion, probe against Joburg mayor, officials
DA Johannesburg caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, has announced plans pursue a Motion of No Confidence (MoNC) against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero.
This follows revelations that...
Western Cape High Court rules against Hlophe’s appointment to JSC
The Western Cape High Court has declared parliament’s decision to appoint uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) deputy leader John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission...
Minister Senzo Mchunu confirms less than 1% SAPS staff screened for...
Just 0.14% of SA Police Service (SAPS) personnel have had their records checked against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), according to Minister...
Bloody brawl erupts between youth league members ahead of conference
Two ANC Johannesburg region members have been involved in an alcohol-fuelled brawl that led to a bloody affair, caused by a difference in opinion...
MKP leaders kiss and make up as ordered by party boss...
Two senior MK Party leaders in Mpumalanga – Mary Phadi and General Tough Mdluli – have set aside months of animosity, including explosive allegations...
