Author: Anjianjei Constantine
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…
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia of political interference in ongoing investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.According to the party, Cachalia is undermining the work of the Political Killings Task Team after controversy surrounding the return of 121 dockets linked to the probe.- Advertisement – Clash Over Returned DocketsCachalia criticised the National Police Commissioner for sending back the dockets, saying the decision was premature.He argued that the process should have awaited the outcome of the Madlanga Inquiry, which is investigating allegations of corruption involving KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.Advertisements President of the Economic…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late South African High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu, will be laid to rest with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.The funeral is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 6 September 2025, in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.- Advertisement – Mahlangu, who passed away last week at the age of 72, will be honoured with ceremonial tributes led by the South African Police Service.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Gwede Mantashe Says Transformation In Mining Is About Inclusion, Not TokenismIn recognition of Ambassador Mahlangu’s service to the nation, President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be…
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has strongly criticised National Commissioner ’s decision to return 121 dockets on political killings to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Political Killings Task Team before the judicial commission of inquiry begins its work.Masemola issued a directive that the seized case files be handed back, sparking tensions within SAPS. The matter stems from allegations made by KZN commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed that the dockets were removed from the task team by Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya.- Advertisement – Sibiya was subsequently suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry led by retired Justice Mbuyiseli…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has removed one of its news anchors, Juliet Newell, from air after a controversial interview with anti-apartheid activist Dr Mamphela Ramphele sparked backlash over the broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza.During the interview, Ramphele compared images of starving Palestinians to the Holocaust. Newell pressed her on the analogy, asking: “Do you not see this as provocative?”- Advertisement – Ramphele responded firmly: “The Holocaust happened, and it will continue to happen in different forms… Do we have to wait for millions to die to call this what it is? If we wait for six…
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that he is still waiting for a detailed report from National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola regarding serious corruption allegations. The claims suggest that 121 dockets were removed from the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) political killings task team.On Thursday, Masemola announced that the dockets would be returned to the unit from the office of Crime Detection Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.- Advertisement – Cachalia expressed concern that key steps are being taken before the commission of inquiry into political interference in the criminal justice system has had the chance to investigate. The commission is expected to examine…
Former president Jacob Zuma and the MK party are preparing for a major legal showdown with President Cyril Ramaphosa.The Pretoria High Court has scheduled the case for 18 September 2025, where Zuma will challenge Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Professor Feroz Cachalia as acting minister.- Advertisement – The case, initially set for a hearing this week, went into case management before being moved to September.“As discussed, the matter is hereby set down as a special motion on 18 September 2025 before a full court,” the Judiciary confirmed.Advertisements This follows Zuma’s failed attempt…