199 Military experts downplay talk of a coup, but warn that poor governance and youth unemployment may lead to unrest. There is no serious risk of a military coup d’etat in South…
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Ramaphosa ‘spitting in face of our revolutionary forefathers’
198 The foundation said South Africa has arrived at a “fork in the road”. The Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the growing crisis of corruption…
Concerns that Mchunu’s influence still strong despite special leave
193 Ramaphosa has been criticised for failing to take stronger action against Mchunu. As a commission of inquiry into alleged corrupt activities by top brass within the SA Police Service is established,…
Leave and a commission don’t make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears
182 Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave over the weekend, but parliament’s legal advisor said such a decision did not grant him immunity. He may be placed on special leave, but Police Minister Senzo…
Presidency slams DA over claims Mcebisi Jonas was denied US visa
211 The DA claimed that the United States had denied South Africa’s special envoy Mcebisi Jonas a diplomatic visa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has cautioned South Africans against treating the DA’s “disinformation…
MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign
234 President Cyril Ramaphosa has been given until 9am on 18 July to resign by the MK party or face a motion of no confidence. uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has handed a…
EFF and ANC clash in Polokwane’s key ward 13 by-election
240 With the EFF’s Ramaphoko and the ANC’s Boloko squaring off in today’s vote, political tensions rise in a ward long seen as an EFF stronghold. EFF leader Julius Malema is hitting…
Mchunu will continue as a member of parliament, says Mbalula
244 The ANC has been criticised for closing ranks at the cost of the country’s national security. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu could become a minister without a portfolio. In a press briefing…
EFF calls for Ad Hoc Committee investigation into Mkhwanazi’s allegations, rejects portfolio committee investigations
278 All eyes are on Ramaphosa as the country waits to see if he will take action against Mchunu. The EFF in parliament has criticised the Speaker of parliament, Thoko Didiza for…
Charges laid against Mchunu as pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to act amid national security concerns
236 Ramaphosa is expected to meet with both Mchunu and Mkhawanazi before the end of the week. The political noose seems to be getting tighter and tighter around the neck of Police…