129 Analysts say waning power drives intensified looting. Whistleblowers stay unprotected as justice stalls. South Africa’s graft crisis is deepening as watchdogs and analysts warn the looming local government elections will fuel…
Category: Politics
‘Time’s running out for looters’ before local elections arrive
121 ANC councillors allegedly secure contracts as coalition loss looms. DA Cilliers Brink cites bus lane delays amid claims of political donations. Many hope the looting season is over for those in…
Africa Daily – Pule Mabe and co accused ‘s Makariki case set for pre trial conference –
147 The case against former African National Congress spokesperson, Pule Mabe, and his co-accused has been postponed by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court to 01…
Johannesburg budget speech debate: ‘A legacy of urgency or excuses?’
151 City of Johannesburg councillors have expressed their dissatisfaction with deputy mayor Masuku’s budget and its impact on residents. Johannesburg politicians have taken the opportunity to counter deputy mayor Loyiso Masuku’s message…
Changing voting patterns in Gauteng? DA wins its first 100% black ward in Emfuleni
120 According to Geordin Hill-Lewis, the by-election results in Emfuleni indicate that the DA can win anywhere. The DA’s mayoral candidate in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Kingsol Chabalala, says township residents in the…
EFF threatens Didiza with legal action over Phala Phala court process
103 The EFF says parliament must defend the Section 89 report into Phala-Phala. The EFF has written a letter to the speaker of parliament, Thoko Didiza, demanding that she use her powers…
MK Party Chief Whip arrested over extortion claims
110 Mokoena-Zondi is accused of demanding money from party members. The chief whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi, has reportedly been arrested in Cape Town on Thursday. She…
MK Party Chief Whip arrested
103MK Party Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondo has been arrested for fraud. She is accused of soliciting payment from party recruits. Mokoena- Zondo is due to appear in court today. This is a…
Africa Daily – Papa Penny says “Ahee ” to Afrika Mayibuye Movement
149 Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP and popular musician Papa Penny has officially joined the Afrika Mayibuye Movement after parting ways with the MK Party, in a move expected to shake…
Africa Daily – Top artist ‘Quits’ Politics to Focus on Music –
164 Xitsonga music star Benny Mayengani has officially stepped away from politics, announcing his resignation as president of the Action Alliance Development Party (AADP) and withdrawing from all political activities. This amid…