Author: Anjianjei Constantine
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has come out swinging, accusing the Democratic Alliance (DA) of fuelling recent tensions between the US and the African National Congress.Speaking at a media briefing on the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) outcomes, Mbalula claimed that the DA’s lobbying efforts during trips to the United States undermined South Africa’s transformative agenda.- Advertisement – Fikile Mbalula labelled the DA’s actions as “political mischief,” accusing the party of campaigning against the country’s progressive policies. This, he suggested, paved the way for Washington’s punitive tariffs and threats to sanction ANC leaders.“You can’t, for national interest, say undo BEE to…
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader Kenny Kunene has lost his appeal against a court order to apologise for calling Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema a “cockroach” during a 2021 television interview.The Johannesburg High Court ruled on Tuesday that Kunene’s comments constituted hate speech, as defined under the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act.- Advertisement – Judge Stuart Wilson, with two judges concurring, ordered Kunene to issue both written and oral apologies to Malema, and prohibited him from using the slur again in the future. The court gave Kunene one month to comply with the order.Court…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africa to adapt swiftly to a 30% tariff recently imposed by the United States on South African imports.In his latest weekly letter, Ramaphosa stated that the decision highlights the volatility of global trade and underscores the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its economic reliance on a few key markets.- Advertisement – The tariff, announced by the administration of US President Donald Trump, will take effect seven days after August 1. South Africa joins a list of countries affected as the US intensifies efforts to correct trade imbalances and assert economic sovereignty.YOU…
South Africa’s government says it is taking urgent steps to protect local jobs in response to sweeping new US tariffs set to take effect this week.The 30% tariff—imposed by an executive order from US President Donald Trump—targets a wide range of countries and is expected to hit South Africa’s export sector particularly hard, potentially costing tens of thousands of jobs.- Advertisement – U.S. President Donald Trump.The trade fallout stems from South Africa’s failure to secure a trade deal before the US deadline. As Africa’s largest economy braces for impact, government officials are mobilising to soften the blow.“South Africa Poses No…
Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng shadow health MEC, Jack Bloom, has raised serious concerns about the appointment of African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members to provincial hospital boards, alleging that at least 10 individuals were selected without interviews.Speaking after a portfolio committee meeting on Wednesday, Bloom said the Gauteng Department of Health failed to provide clarity on the transparency and fairness of the selection process.- Advertisement – “A panel of senior officials assessed the applications without any interviews,” Bloom revealed. He added that 820 valid applications had been received for 229 board positions across 34 hospitals, yet the recruitment process…
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has announced Liam Jacobs as its new representative in the City of Johannesburg Council, stepping in to replace the embattled Kenny Kunene.PA President Gayton McKenzie unveiled Jacobs in a video statement, describing him as a rising star and a key player in the party’s mission to restore service delivery in Johannesburg.- Advertisement – “The Patriotic Alliance is deploying Liam Jacobs as the new councillor for the Patriotic Alliance in the City of Johannesburg. Liam will be our new deployee in the City of Joburg by the party to replace Kenny Kunene in the council,” McKenzie said.YOU…
EFF leader Julius Malema has extended a bold invitation to KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: join the EFF if dismissed from his post. This comes after Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations of widespread corruption involving senior SAPS officials, the judiciary, and organised crime syndicates.Speaking at the party’s 12th anniversary rally in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, Malema publicly backed Mkhwanazi and praised his bravery.- Advertisement – “We say to Mkhwanazi, do not be shaken, because if they fire you, there’s a position for you in the EFF so that you can continue to fight corruption in South Africa,” said Malema.“General Mkhwanazi…
Former President Jacob Zuma and the MK (uMkhonto weSizwe) Party have fired back at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s justification for placing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated.In court papers filed in response to Ramaphosa’s answering affidavit, Zuma insists the president overstepped his authority by unilaterally suspending Mchunu and appointing Wits law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against President Ramaphosa Over Mchunu ControversyThe MK party’s urgent Constitutional Court application, lodged on 18 July, also contests the legality of Ramaphosa’s establishment of…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pushing for a full investigation into Johannesburg municipal tenders linked to Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene. This follows Kunene’s presence at the home of a man arrested during a police raid connected to the murder of renowned musician and businessman Oupa Sefoka, known as “DJ Sumbody.”While the motive behind Sefoka’s killing remains unclear, the DA believes Kunene’s association with a murder suspect raises red flags.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kenny Kunene Under Investigation After Police Find Him At Home Of Murder Accused KT MolefeThe party has formally requested that tenders awarded…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has escalated its criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa by filing a motion of no-confidence, citing his “failure” to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid serious allegations of interference in policing affairs.Although Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave pending the outcome of a judicial commission of inquiry, the MK Party believes the move falls short of accountability.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kenny Kunene Under Investigation After Police Find Him At Home Of Murder Accused KT MolefeTo temporarily fill Mchunu’s role, law professor Firoz Cachalia was appointed as acting police minister—despite not being a member…