Politics
DA, MK Party want Ntshavheni suspended over graft claims
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has issued a call for the immediate suspension of Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister in the Presidency.
This follows claims that...
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul appoints two new MECs
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has announced Mangaliso Matika and Limakatso Koloi as two new appointments to the executive council, effective immediately.
Saul said this...
Mbalula lays down the law as NEC semantics war rages on
ANC administration boss Fikile “Vutha” Mbalula has laid down the law as the semantics battle over the national executive committee (NEC) rages on.
As things...
Road accidents claim 1 552 lives during festive season
More than 1 500 people lost their lives on the roads during the holidays, according to the Department of Transport's 2024–2025 festive season road...
South Africa aims to showcase partnership success at G20 and B20
South Africa is set to demonstrate the power of its Government-Business Partnership as a global model for collaboration during its hosting of the G20...
‘Kenny Kunene promotes violence and hate for political gain’
Kenny Kunene, the MMC for transport in Johannesburg, could land in hot water following alleged inflammatory comments he made about illegal miners.
According to the...
ANC shake-up | Big changes coming for Gauteng, KZN leaders
While the official decision on the fate of the ANC's Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committees (PEC) would be communicated publicly once the affected...
MK Party treasurer-general Mthanti resigns with immediate effect
uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) treasurer-general Dr Thanti Mthanti has stepped down from his position within the party.
Mthanti, who resigned on Wednesday with immediate effect,...
Mashaba appoints Kekana new ActionSA deputy president
ActionSA has announced a merger with a smaller political party, Forum 4 Service Delivery. The merger is aimed at solidifying their campaign to contest...
Judges hated me for representing Zuma – Muzi Sikhakhane SC
The justice system in South Africa has eyes, and this is something seasoned Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC learnt the hard way.
Sikhakhane, in his memoir...
‘Delayed matric results cause chaos at tertiary institutions’
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has criticised the Department of Basic Education for the delayed release of matric results, citing that this created chaos...
DA calls for dissolution of Joburg Water board
The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg is demanding that the Johannesburg Water board be dissolved. This was following revelations of wasteful expenditure linked to a...
ANC justifies Mbalula’s use of lavish yacht for party event
The ANC has dismissed criticism that its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, used a luxurious yacht to travel to the party's 113th anniversary celebrations for personal...
CoGTA minister and his deputies splurge over R10m on travels
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), under the leadership of IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa, has spent over R10-million since the seventh...
Parties enter battle against Victoria Mxenge Grounds demolition
Political parties African Transformation Movement (ATM) and the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) have jumped onto the bandwagon of those opposed to plans to demolish...
ANCYL embarks on a drive to recruit new members
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has declared that it has started a recruitment campaign to bolster and restore the grassroots level.
As part of a...
North West Premier Mokgosi tackles Midvaal Water crisis
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi on Wednesday visited Midvaal Water Company in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, coming as the company faces...
Ramaphosa unveils plan to grow ANC support in Western Cape
The ANC is determined to attract more voters in the Western Cape, where its government of national unity (GNU) partner, the DA, governs.
In the...
Reinstate my ANC membership or else, Zuma tells Mbalula
Jacob Zuma, the president of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has threatened to take legal action against Fikile Mbalula, the head of the ANC...
Godi rallies party members following ‘bitter’ election flop
African People’s Convention (APC) President Themba Godi has instructed his party members to make 2025 “The Year of the APC”.
In a fiery message sent...
Slovo’s revolutionary spirit would scorn ANC for stagnation
In 2025, if Joe Slovo were to rise from the annals of history and face the ANC in its current state, one can almost...
ANALYSIS | 2025 is the make-or-break year for the ANC
After suffering its worst electoral defeat yet in the May 29, 2024 national and provincial elections, the ANC will have 2025 to lick its...
Joburg speaker denies having 10 protectors and five cars
The office of the speaker in Johannesburg has announced that they are still reviewing the high court's decision to overturn the city’s VIP protection...
ActionSA blames government for ArcelorMittal’s planned job cuts
ActionSA has raised concerns over the decision to cut jobs at ArcelorMittal’s operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, a move expected to result in 3...
Ramaphosa’s warning fails to dissuade SACP from contesting polls
Solly Mapaila, the general secretary of the SACP, has announced that the party will run in the next municipal elections.
Mapaila clarified that this was...
ANC prepares to charge Yengeni and Bapela for misconduct
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has announced that the ANC disciplinary committee is preparing charges against Tony Yengeni and Obed Bapela.
Mbalula said this during a...
Shivambu cracks the whip, suspends top MK Party leaders in KZN
The MK Party did what it does best — removing leaders from influential positions — just on the last day of the year.
One of...
EFF announces ambitious goals for the new year
The EFF has sent a heartfelt message to South Africans, encouraging them to embrace the new year with renewed hope and determination.
EFF spokesperson Leigh-Ann...
