230 The sidelining of Ngcukayitobi has intensified speculation about internal succession battles ahead of 2027. The ANC secretary-general’s office at Luthuli House appears determined to push Eastern Cape ANC provincial secretary Lulama…
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Al Jama-ah supports Amad as DA opens case over ‘symbolic’ gunshots fired at funeral
190 Al Jama-ah maintains that no criminal cases have been communicated to the party and that Amad’s action should be considered ceremonial. Al Jama-ah has cemented its support for Johannesburg MMC Thapelo…
Trump Accepts Roelf Meyer as SA Ambassador in Washington
179 South Africa has a new ambassador in Washington after US President Donald Trump formally accepted Roelf Meyer’s credentials at the White House. The ceremony marks a significant diplomatic step for Pretoria…
Will the formation of an ANC task team in the Eastern Cape boost Mbalula’s political ambitions?
199 Mbalula is believed to be lining up his foot soldiers for the ANC’s 2027 succession battle. Questions have been raised about ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula’s push to appoint a provincial task…
R3.8 billion loan to save ‘broke’ Johannesburg fails … for now
153 Opposition parties say the City of Johannesburg cannot rely on loans to deliver services. The governing coalition in the City of Johannesburg has failed to secure sufficient council support to approve…
Cape Independence group asks Trump to pressure government into referendum
142 Cape Independence Advocacy Group Phil Craig this week wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump asking for assistance. The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) has called on the United…
Mashatile denies fixing government tenders for his wealthy friends, slams DA for judging rich black people
186 Mashatile was grilled in parliament over his links to businesspeople who have benefited from government contracts. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he will not stop associating with his rich friends simply…
Joburg Soca debate: Morero accused of misleading residents inside a church
150 Morero has claimed that his administration has fixed the City of Johannesburg, but opposition parties disagree. Opposition parties have punched holes in Joburg Mayor Dada Morero’s 2026 State of the City…
Pakistan and SA seek stronger ties in changing world order
157 South Africa and Pakistan have been urged to deepen cooperation as global instability reshapes trade and international relations. The sky is the limit for relations between South Africa and Pakistan, but…
Morero rushes to keep lights on in Joburg
149 Eskom has issued a notice warning the City of Johannesburg that it will be disconnected from the power grid. Hours before delivering his 2026 state of the city (Soca) speech, the…