128 Mauibuye Afrika is expected to launch a political party that will add to the country’s growing list of political parties. Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party secretary general. Floyd Shivambu is expected…
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Macpherson restores EPWP funding to Matjhabeng Municipality
118 An investigation was launched after allegations that EPWP workers were being paid R31 000 per month. The Minister of Public Works, Dean Macpherson, has restored funding for EPWP projects in the…
National Dialogue will be in the hands of South Africans
146 The National Dialogue will take place within communities before the next national convention, Despite concerns that the National Dialogue has been “hijacked” by the ANC and government, Lindiwe Mazibuko, who is…
The SACP comes to General Maphwanya’s rescue after criticism for controversial foreign policy comments
169 South Africa has been criticised for its unclear foreign policy of non-alignment. The South African Communist Party (SACP) has come to the defence of South Africa’s army chief, General Rudzana Maphwanya….
ANC to debate two centres of power in Limpopo
165 Both Ramathuba and Mpe have confirmed they will stand for the position of ANC provincial chair in Limpopo. The ANC’s two centres of power are set to dominate discussions when Premier…
Cilliers Brink to stand as DA candidate for Tshwane mayor
129 Says in his acceptance speech that he will be willing to work with any other party that shares the DA’s values. Cilliers Brink will be the DA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate in…
‘They will find themselves like the PAC’: Ramaphosa takes aim at National Dialogue boycotters
137 The first national convention will put together a framework for the community-led dialogues. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at political parties, civil society organisations and high-profile foundations that chose to…
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini calls taxi and e-hailing turf war just ‘business competition’
164 Lux said he was at Maponya mall to protect it from being attacked. Soweto parliament president Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini has challenged claims of a turf war between taxi drivers and e-hailers…
Fears ANC factional battles could weaken Tshwane
144 11 ANC leaders accuse regional coordinator George Matjila of manipulating branch elections, threatening provincial election outcomes in Tshwane. The ANC Greater Tshwane regional leadership is embroiled in a factional battle that…
Ramaphosa unaware of ‘ill-advised’ Iran trip by SANDF chief – Magwenya
169 Magwenya says Ramaphosa did not know about the SANDF chief’s Iran trip. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief Rudzani…