Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has dismissed recent allegations against her, claiming they form part of a coordinated misinformation campaign led by the department’s former spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant.The minister’s response follows her appearance in Parliament on Wednesday, where she presented the department’s annual performance plan. In a statement released afterwards, the Department of Social Development rejected the claims as unfounded and aimed at damaging Tolashe’s reputation.- Advertisement – This comes as a leaked audio recording from an ANC MPs’ study group meeting surfaced, in which Tolashe is heard stating that she would not respond to questions unrelated to her ministerial…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s next local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026.The declaration was made on Thursday at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, marking a key milestone in the country’s electoral calendar.- Advertisement – While the date has now been confirmed, Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to complete the formal process by publishing it in the Government Gazette.Election Date Falls Within Legal Timeframe For Municipal CouncilsMunicipal councils across the country are scheduled to conclude their current term on 2 November 2026.In terms of legislation, local government elections must be conducted within…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has taken legal action against former Ukhozi FM personality Ngizwe Mchunu, demanding both a public apology and R1 million in damages following serious allegations made against him.The dispute stems from claims by Mchunu that Malema received R60 million from Nigerian drug dealers. These remarks, made during an interview at an anti-illegal immigration protest in Pretoria, have since circulated widely on social media platforms.- Advertisement – Malema’s legal representatives have moved swiftly, issuing a formal letter accusing Mchunu of making defamatory statements that have harmed the EFF leader’s reputation.Legal Action Intensifies Over Defamation Against…
Former Social Development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has rejected accusations by Sisisi Tolashe that she misled Parliament.The dispute follows a statement from the Department of Social Development accusing Oliphant of spreading misinformation and making unsubstantiated claims against the ministry.- Advertisement – The department said Oliphant’s allegations are intended to shift attention away from the circumstances surrounding her dismissal.Department Accuses Lumka Oliphant of Misinformation CampaignIn its statement, the department expressed concern over what it described as attempts to implicate the minister in matters beyond her current responsibilities.Acting Head of Communication Sandy Godlwana said the claims were part of a broader effort to…
The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected claims that it has turned its back on workers or strayed from its revolutionary roots, with First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane mounting a firm defence of the party’s record.Mokonyane addressed thousands at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) Workers’ Day celebrations in Durban, where alliance partners renewed calls for a reconfiguration that prioritises workers’ interests.- Advertisement – The South African Communist Party (SACP), alongside Cosatu, reiterated demands for a shift in the alliance’s structure, arguing that workers must take centre stage in policy direction.Calls For Alliance Reconfiguration Put Workers At The…
Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, claims police intended to kidnap him during an early morning raid at his former home in Mitchells Plain.Adams said officers, believed to be part of a political killings task team, arrived at the property on Saturday morning looking for him.- Advertisement – He alleged that the officers wore face masks, did not identify themselves, and parked their vehicles some distance away from the house, which he sold about two months ago.Fadiel Adams Raid: Homeowner Opens Case After IncidentAccording to Adams, he was alerted to the raid by the current homeowner at around…
Cape Town’s struggling rail commuters may have to wait even longer for improvements, as the National Department of Transport’s draft National Rail Master Plan outlines rail devolution in principle but fails to provide clear timelines.Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the shift in policy, which would allow metropolitan municipalities like Cape Town to assume control of urban rail services. However, he cautioned that the absence of firm deadlines risks prolonging the current crisis for commuters.- Advertisement – “We’ve asked for clear timelines. This can’t be another situation where we wait four or five years,” Hill-Lewis said.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Defends…
The race to lead the City of Tshwane is shaping up to be a political showdown between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), according to DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink.Speaking at the DA’s manifesto launch in Mamelodi, Brink dismissed the idea that the contest is between himself and Nasiphi Moya, arguing instead that voters will decide between competing party-led coalitions in the upcoming 4 November local government elections.- Advertisement – Tshwane Mayoral Race: ANC Vs DA Takes Centre StageBrink said his initial rise to mayor in 2021 came under unusual circumstances.“In 2021, I wasn’t even a…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has rejected claims that she misled Parliament regarding a donation of Chinese vehicles to the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League, which allegedly ended up in the possession of her children.Tolashe confirmed that she had submitted an affidavit to Parliament’s Ethics Committee in response to complaints lodged by two political parties about the matter.- Advertisement – She is set to appear before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Wednesday, where she is also expected to address concerns over controversial appointments within her department.Tolashe Responds To Allegations Over Vehicle Donation DisclosureAddressing the issue, Tolashe maintained that her…
The Presidency has moved to contain growing controversy surrounding Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe, insisting he did not know he would encounter a businessman wanted in South Africa.The visit, which took place at the invitation of Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sparked political backlash over who attended an informal gathering at the president’s private farm.- Advertisement – Presidency Says Ramaphosa Unaware Of Controversial MeetingPresidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the trip was a routine working visit focused on strengthening ties between the two neighbouring countries.He stressed that Ramaphosa had no prior knowledge of the guest list and did not control who attended…
