161 When people think about elections, national politics often takes centre stage. Yet it is local government that has the most direct impact on our everyday lives. From the roads we drive…
Category: Politics
DA backs revised R71bn Ekurhuleni budget as metro seeks to avoid provincial intervention
151 The City of Ekurhuleni appears poised to finally pass its R71 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year after three failed attempts, with the Democratic Alliance signalling its support for a…
Fired NAC members threaten McKenzie with a lawsuit
170 Former members of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) have threatened to take Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie to court over his decision to dissolve the…
Mabuyane Loses High Court Bid to Stop Malema’s “Stolen Degree” Claims
182 The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed with costs a defamation application brought by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane against EFF leader Julius Malema. The case arose from comments Malema made…
Why Herman Mashaba’s ‘South Africans First’ Message Resonates
157 There are certain statements in politics that spark outrage not because they are false, but because they challenge narratives that many people have become comfortable with. When Herman Mashaba, the President…
Gana Slams Ramaphosa’s Interdict as Bid to Stall Impeachment Process
173 Parliament’s Impeachment Committee has warned that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to halt the Section 89 inquiry could postpone the process for several years. In papers filed in opposition to the president’s…
IEC Boosts Security After Political Killings
170 The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it is working with police and other security agencies to strengthen election safety after suspected political killings. The commission has described the attacks as…
Ndhlela, Duduzile to Challenge their expulsion from MK Party
207 Former MK Party members Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla say they will challenge their expulsion from the party and will seek legal counsel . The two made the announcement in a…
Why Ramaphosa Not Swiflty Bowing To DA Cabinet Reshuffle Demands
163 President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to kick the can down the road in reshuffling Cabinet as requested by the DA. This is because he does not want to create an impression…
EFF Slams Didiza Over Decision Not to Oppose Ramaphosa Court Bid
193 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly criticised National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza for her decision not to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application aimed at halting impeachment proceedings against…