217 The EFF snatched a crucial by-election victory in Polokwane’s “Juju Valley”, signalling a warning shot to the ANC ahead of 2026. The presence of EFF leader Julius Malema on the ground…
Category: Politics
Ramaphosa returns home, but when will he address Mchunu-Mkhwanazi feud?
253 Ramaphosa is understood to have arrived on Tuesday from a trip to the Brics summit in Brazil. Amid reports that Cyril Ramaphosa has returned to the country, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula…
Ramaphosa defends budget as critical to government oversight
241 President Ramaphosa called the Presidency Budget Vote vital for coordination, oversight, and crisis response, despite fierce opposition criticism. President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the Presidency Budget Vote in parliament, calling it a…
Mkhwanazi vs Mchunu: Speaker Thoko Didiza rules on parliament debate
188 Mkhwanazi made explosive revelations, accusing senior police leadership, including Mchunu, of interfering in investigations into politically motivated killings. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has rejected calls for an urgent debate on…
‘Ramaphosa let us down,’ say farmers over Trump’s tariffs
176 Farming leaders blame Ramaphosa’s silence for harsh US trade penalties threatening citrus, wine, and motor industries. AfriForum holds President Cyril Ramaphosa and his ANC-led government directly responsible for the 30% import…
Experts back IEC rejection of radical Islamic State of Africa party
172 Experts say the Islamic State of Africa’s militant agenda threatens South Africa’s democracy and constitutional values. Islamic State of Africa (ISA) has no place in South Africa’s hard-earned democracy, according to…
Why a military coup d’etat in SA is unlikely
292 Military experts downplay talk of a coup, but warn that poor governance and youth unemployment may lead to unrest. There is no serious risk of a military coup d’etat in South…
Ramaphosa ‘spitting in face of our revolutionary forefathers’
274 The foundation said South Africa has arrived at a “fork in the road”. The Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the growing crisis of corruption…
Concerns that Mchunu’s influence still strong despite special leave
294 Ramaphosa has been criticised for failing to take stronger action against Mchunu. As a commission of inquiry into alleged corrupt activities by top brass within the SA Police Service is established,…
Leave and a commission don’t make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears
278 Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave over the weekend, but parliament’s legal advisor said such a decision did not grant him immunity. He may be placed on special leave, but Police Minister Senzo…