56 The SACP says corruption, privatisation, and governance decay forced its move to contest elections independently. Amid swelling criticism from the ANC leadership, the South African Communist Party (SACP) will not reverse…
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Hlophe ‘fires Ndhlela, complains to Zuma about Duduzile
62 The MK party has refuted claims of factional battles within the party after apparent leaked letters calling on party leader Jacob Zuma to take action against his daughter and the chief…
‘Criminal investigation against Thembi Simelane underway,’ DA
55 A Saps investigating officer has been assigned to investigate the complaint against her. The DA says a criminal investigation against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane is currently underway, and a…
FF Plus claims White House officials want ANC to publicly denounce ‘Kill the Boer’ chant
56 The FF Plus met officials in the US and claimed Ramaphosa’s meeting with Trump was a failure. Freedom Front (FF) Plus leader Corne Mulder says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team…
‘Long overdue’, opposition parties welcome Nkabane’s axing
83 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening fired Nkabane from her post. Opposition parties have welcomed the removal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane from her position, saying it was long overdue….
Five things you need to know about the new higher education minister Buti Manamela
115 Buti Manamela is the new minister of higher education and training after President Ramaphosa sacked Nobuhle Nkabane. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s shake-up of the higher education and training ministry sees a different…
Big change in Joburg leadership expected on Thursday
88 Johannesburg has seen several mayors and speakers since the 2021 local government elections. City of Johannesburg councillors will meet on Thursday to elect a new speaker. This comes after Nobuhle Mthembu…
IFP reaffirms GNU role, slams NPA and urges reforms within justice system
82 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”…
Tshwane goes to court in bid to douse volunteer firefighting services
85 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
38 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…