102 The IFP reaffirmed its commitment to the GNU while demanding action on political killings and faster prosecutions. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has reiterated its commitment to remaining a “vocal participant”…
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Tshwane goes to court in bid to douse volunteer firefighting services
131 Tshwane moves to court, citing safety and legal concerns over volunteer firefighting and unauthorised use of city resources. The City of Tshwane is accusing volunteer firefighting services of operating illegally, interfering…
Malema’s revenge politics puts ANC on notice
85 Julius Malema could be using the no-confidence threat to pressure the ANC, warning that arrogance will cost the party once again. EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed the EFF will vote…
Johannesburg gets a new Speaker
204 The previous speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu, was booted out in a no-confidence motion last month. Margaret Arnolds has been re-elected as Speaker of Council in Johannesburg. She replaces Nobuhle Mthembu, who was…
Hlophe slams spokesperson, but says there is nothing wrong with MK party
122MK party leaders have been in the spotlight for their public spats with one another. Deputy president of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party John Hlophe says the party is not falling apart….
Allowing GNU to dictate foreign policy is ‘micro-management’ – Minister Lamola
96 Minister Ronald Lamola said he is following his commitment to the Constitution of South Africa by implementing foreign policy objectives. South Africa’s foreign policy is dictated by several existing frameworks and…
KZN Health MEC Allegedly Pressured Radio Station to Fire Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
133KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane is facing accusations of pressuring Vuma FM to fire radio presenter and activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, allegedly due to her involvement in the March in March movement, which…
Magashule says Mchunu should step aside, but ANC says no
103 The ANC formulated the “step aside” rule to combat corruption within its ranks. The former secretary-general of the ANC, Ace Magashule has criticised his former party’s step aside rule once more….
Mbalula slams Zuma for misleading the world
121 The ANC’s foreign policy on non-alignment has been challenged by many political party’s even in the GNU. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is accusing former president Jacob Zuma of abusing the South…
EFF asks Ramaphosa for clarity on new lotto operator and alleged ties to Mashatile
136 Malema says the EFF reserves the right to pursue legal remedies with regard to the awarding of the National Lottery Licence. EFF leader Julius Malema has demanded clarity from President Cyril…