Author: Anjianjei Constantine

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is set to appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism on Tuesday. She will provide clarity on the recent dissolution of the South African Tourism Board and other related developments.Last month, De Lille announced that she had dissolved the Board after it failed to follow due process during a special meeting in August.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Alrapark Primary School To Be Built For R120 Million In NigelAt that meeting, the Board decided to suspend Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nombulelo Guliwe. However, the decision was taken while the Board had no…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Free State have vowed to shut down the medical practice of a Kroonstad doctor, following shocking revelations linked to his grandson.The grandson is accused of shooting and killing a Black man before burying him in a shallow, unmarked grave on the family’s farm.- Advertisement – The party staged demonstrations outside the doctor’s practice, demanding accountability and swift justice.Police confirmed that they discovered the decomposed body of an unidentified man last month on farmland along the road between Kroonstad and Welkom. A murder case, along with a charge of defeating the ends of justice,…

Former President Jacob Zuma has publicly addressed the fallout surrounding Floyd Shivambu’s exit from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Speaking to supporters in the Free State over the weekend, Zuma described his feelings of betrayal.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Reportedly Angered By Masemola’s Return Of Political Killings Dockets To KZN“I was disappointed by a young man whom I had trusted in an extraordinary way. We told him that he had erred, and we saw him taking people and leaving with them,” Zuma said.- Advertisement – He also criticised party members who let education or language create divisions. “Some of our…

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has vowed to step up efforts to recover state-owned properties that have been illegally occupied.The initiative began in Cape Town, where eviction notices were issued to more than 100 people unlawfully living in properties located in Goodwood and Khayelitsha.- Advertisement – Zikalala said those occupying the buildings had until midnight on Sunday to vacate the premises or face forcible removal by police.Illegal Occupation on the Rise“We have found that there is a trend where people will see unoccupied buildings and then they take them over illegally. It goes to the extent…

Former Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) CEO and ex-ANC Youth League leader Lehlogonolo Masoga has hit back at opposition parties after they slammed his recent appointment as administrator of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA).Masoga accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of exploiting his ANC ties to undermine his appointment. “The DA is weaponising my association with the ANC in an attempt to discredit my appointment and reverse the minister’s decision,” he said.- Advertisement – Masoga’s Appointment Sparks BacklashOn 19 August 2025, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela placed three Setas – SSETA, Ceta, and LGSETA – under administration, citing…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with faith-based organisations (FBOs) to build stronger communities and promote national unity.Speaking at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, Mashatile stressed that churches are vital partners in driving social cohesion and tackling challenges like gender-based violence (GBV) and drug abuse.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: EFF Accuses Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia Of Political Interference In KZN Killings Probe“We will work with the church to support our mothers’ fight against gender violence. We are here as the government to assist you. Social cohesion…

The African National Congress (ANC) has begun hosting regional general councils across several provinces as part of its preparations for the party’s highly anticipated National General Council in December.The meetings, which are taking place in regions including KwaZulu-Natal—a province where the party suffered significant electoral losses in last year’s general elections—will shape the party’s political direction in the coming months.- Advertisement – ANC Focuses on Conferences and Party RenewalOne party insider told SurgeZirc SA that the councils are not only mapping the road to December but also laying the groundwork for upcoming regional and provincial conferences.These gatherings are expected to…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly displeased with National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s decision to return 121 political killings investigation dockets to KwaZulu-Natal.The dockets, which are central to allegations of political interference raised by KZN Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, were initially removed from the province. Their return allows local investigators to resume work.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Holds Regional General Councils Ahead Of December National General CouncilIn July, Mkhwanazi accused suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of meddling in SAPS operations. This included ordering the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and removing the high-profile…

South Africa is heading toward a tipping point that could lead to collapse within the next five years. That’s the stark warning from Songezo Zibi, who says growing frustration among citizens is pushing the country closer to political instability.Ramaphosa Accused by Rise Mzansi of Failing to LeadZibi took aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of being “increasingly absent” when the nation needs decisive leadership most.- Advertisement – According to Zibi, the lack of clear direction has weakened confidence in the democratic process, leaving South Africans feeling disillusioned and impatient.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mashatile Vows Government Support For Churches In…

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged the mining industry to embrace transformation policies without apology. Speaking on Friday during an engagement with mining leaders, Mantashe stressed that transformation is not about “replacing white faces with black faces” but about creating real opportunities for historically disadvantaged South Africans.“In your vocabulary, there was never apartheid; apartheid was never a problem, and in your vocabulary, colleagues, your problem is the ANC. We’re saying that cannot be factual,” he said.- Advertisement – Mantashe highlighted how policies like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) have enabled black South Africans to own and manage coal…