Politics
‘Progressive Caucus unfazed by EFF officials joining MK’
African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula insists that the Progressive Caucus remains strong despite some EFF officials defecting to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK...
EFF, Presidency slam Schreiber’s Ukraine visa announcement
The EFF is against controversial Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's proposal to sign a deal that would allow Ukrainians with diplomatic, official, and service...
Mkhwebane, Mchunu parachuted to top MK Party provincial posts
Impeached public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been elected as the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) provincial convener for Mpumalanga.
This comes after Mkhwebane dumped the...
Lesufi promises to revitalise Gauteng’s ailing metros
The Gauteng provincial government has vowed to revitalise central business districts, which are mostly unhygienic and unsafe and have become the hub of abandoned...
McKenzie slammed for ‘dodging’ portfolio committee meetings
Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sports Arts and Culture, and his management, are accused of dodging Portfolio Committee meetings.
McKenzie, acting director-general Dr Cynthia Khumalo,...
Municipal manager suspends employee who accused him of fraud
The municipal manager at Nketoana Local Municipality, Mokete Nhlapo, has suspended Mangaliso Hlongwane, a general employee who recently filed criminal charges against him.
Hlongwane had...
Ex-minister Kodwa to find out next week if case will be...
Former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa will have to wait until next month to hear if corruption charges against him will be...
ATM calls for probe into food safety failures in South Africa
In a letter to public protector Kholeka Gcaleka, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) requested an investigation into the rising number of foodborne illness cases...
ACDP defector secures DA victory in Mpumalanga by-elections
Former African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader in Mpumalanga, Pastor Jacob “JJ” Scholtz, has cemented the DA's dominance in Msukaligwa following Wednesday's by-elections.
Scholtz, who...
Women’s league slams ‘assault’ of North West municipality speaker
The provincial task team of the ANC Women’s League in the North West has condemned an incident where the speaker of the Moses Kotane...
Joburg speaker denies having powers to discipline Gwamanda
The speaker of the City of Johannesburg, Nobuhle Mthembu, has disassociated herself from an inquiry into Kabelo Gwamanda, a member of the mayoral committee...
EFF lambasts DA’s proposal to decrease the minimum wage
The EFF has accused the DA of launching a direct attack on workers' dignity with its proposal to reduce the national minimum wage.
The DA...
Magashule’s party slams sleepists in Ramaphosa’s GNU
Ace Magashule's African Congress for Transformation (ACT) has taken potshots at the ANC after images recently surfaced on social media showing some governing party...
ActionSA wants Morero to dismiss fraud-accused Gwamanda now
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has urged City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero to dismiss community development MMC Kabelo Gwamanda.
The call comes after Gwamanda's arrest...
DA puts plans to haul government to court over Bela Bill...
The DA is halting its plan to take the government to court over the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment 2022 (Bela) Bill...
Premier Ndlovu distances government from black farmers indaba
Political tension has arisen in Mpumalanga after Premier Mandla Ndlovu snubbed a farming indaba set for the weekend in the provincial capital.
The event is...
Hawks probe corruption allegations against Free State premier
The drama surrounding corruption allegations levelled against Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and her husband is now being investigated by the Hawks.
The elite police...
McKenzie’s spending at Olympics is no better than a joyride
The Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, sashayed his way to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
But instead of gold medals, he's brought...
Fraud-accused Gwamanda to remain in his position – Mchunu
City of Johannesburg speaker Nobuhle Mthembu says that the fraud-accused MMC for community development, Kabelo Gwamanda, will remain in his position.
This comes after Gwamanda...
Gauteng PEC cautious of plot to divide its leaders
Key ANC figures in Gauteng say the provincial executive committee (PEC) is vigilant in the face of attempts to sow discord within its structures...
MK Party’s code of conduct calls for outright expulsion
All Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party members and aspirant members must contend with outright termination of membership should they find themselves on the wrong side...
No cent will be returned to Treasury – Tshwane deputy mayor
The ANC's Eugene Modise has been chosen to serve as the City of Tshwane's new deputy mayor.
He succeeds the current executive mayor, Nasiphi Moya,...
ATM backs AmaHlubi’s legal battle to reclaim kingship
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is backing the AmaHlubi nation as they appear in the Pretoria High Court today.
AmaHlubi are seeking to claim kingship...
MK Party criticises lack of accountability by ‘DA-led GNU’
The leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) parliamentary caucus, John Hlophe, has accused the Government of National Unity (GNU) of prioritising the interests...
Premier rewards reshuffled MEC with legislature post
Premier Mandla Ndlovu has made a bold move to quell political tension in Mpumalanga by giving Fidel Mlombo, whom he removed from his cabinet...
ATM recognises resignation of Mogale City Mayor Danny Thupane
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has acknowledged the resignation of Danny Thupane as Mogale City Local Municipality executive mayor.
This resignation was described as a...
EFF wants Ramaphosa to release report on R1bn IFMS contract
Gloves off as the EFF demands that President Cyril Ramaphosa make public the report on the R1-billion contract for the Integrated Financial Management System...
ActionSA to hold vigil marking 2 000 days since Lily Mine...
ActionSA is organising a prayer session to commemorate 2000 days since the families of the Lily Mine victims began their vigil outside the mine.
The...