200 Buti Manamela is the new minister of higher education and training after President Ramaphosa sacked Nobuhle Nkabane. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s shake-up of the higher education and training ministry sees a different…
Category: Politics
Big change in Joburg leadership expected on Thursday
173 Johannesburg has seen several mayors and speakers since the 2021 local government elections. City of Johannesburg councillors will meet on Thursday to elect a new speaker. This comes after Nobuhle Mthembu…
IFP reaffirms GNU role, slams NPA and urges reforms within justice system
151 The IFP reaffirmed its commitment to the GNU while demanding action on political killings and faster prosecutions. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has reiterated its commitment to remaining a “vocal participant”…
Tshwane goes to court in bid to douse volunteer firefighting services
187 Tshwane moves to court, citing safety and legal concerns over volunteer firefighting and unauthorised use of city resources. The City of Tshwane is accusing volunteer firefighting services of operating illegally, interfering…
Malema’s revenge politics puts ANC on notice
122 Julius Malema could be using the no-confidence threat to pressure the ANC, warning that arrogance will cost the party once again. EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed the EFF will vote…
Johannesburg gets a new Speaker
251 The previous speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu, was booted out in a no-confidence motion last month. Margaret Arnolds has been re-elected as Speaker of Council in Johannesburg. She replaces Nobuhle Mthembu, who was…
Hlophe slams spokesperson, but says there is nothing wrong with MK party
160MK party leaders have been in the spotlight for their public spats with one another. Deputy president of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party John Hlophe says the party is not falling apart….
Allowing GNU to dictate foreign policy is ‘micro-management’ – Minister Lamola
150 Minister Ronald Lamola said he is following his commitment to the Constitution of South Africa by implementing foreign policy objectives. South Africa’s foreign policy is dictated by several existing frameworks and…
KZN Health MEC Allegedly Pressured Radio Station to Fire Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
200KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane is facing accusations of pressuring Vuma FM to fire radio presenter and activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, allegedly due to her involvement in the March in March movement, which…
Magashule says Mchunu should step aside, but ANC says no
153 The ANC formulated the “step aside” rule to combat corruption within its ranks. The former secretary-general of the ANC, Ace Magashule has criticised his former party’s step aside rule once more….