Author: Anjianjei Constantine
South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has strongly criticised United States President Donald Trump for threatening to launch military action against Nigeria if the country fails to curb the killings of Christians.Trump reportedly warned that the US would also suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria until it takes decisive steps to eliminate terrorist groups targeting Christians.- Advertisement – Mapaila denounced the US President’s remarks, describing them as a direct assault on Nigeria’s sovereignty and a clear breach of international law.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria Over Killings Of Christians“Trump’s utterances are completely…
Pretoria has strongly criticised a decision by the United States to give preference to white South Africans in its refugee programme, calling the move unjustified and based on “widely discredited” claims of persecution.The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would slash its annual refugee intake to a historic low of 7,500, giving priority to applicants from South Africa’s Afrikaner community and other individuals allegedly facing “illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands.”- Advertisement – Relations between Pretoria and Washington have become increasingly strained in recent months over US accusations that South Africa’s post-apartheid government discriminates against its white…
Two Democratic Alliance (DA) ward councillors from George in the Western Cape have resigned from the party to join the Patriotic Alliance (PA), a move that shakes up the balance of power in the local council.Both councillors, who served on the Mayoral Committee, announced their defections this week.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DA Criticises BEE As “Elite Looting” In National Assembly Debate On Economic InclusionTheir exit triggers two by-elections in the coming months and leaves the DA short of a majority in the 53-seat council.The party now holds 25 seats, while its coalition partner, the African Christian Democratic…
The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed relief after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court confirmed that its former president-general, Chief Albert Luthuli, was killed by apartheid police officers.While acknowledging that those responsible can no longer be brought to justice, the party said it is satisfied that the truth has finally come to light.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Madlanga Commission: Riah Phiyega Refutes Claims Of Meeting ‘Cat’ Matlala, Seeks To Clear Her NameOn Thursday, the Pietermaritzburg High Court overturned the findings of the 1967 inquest, which falsely concluded that Luthuli died after being struck by a goods train. The court…
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has taken aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa for celebrating South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, calling his response “tone deaf” and out of touch with the daily realities faced by ordinary citizens.The criticism follows Ramaphosa’s announcement that the country’s financial reputation had been restored after significant reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Panyaza Lesufi Says AmaPanyaza Formed Out Of Desperation To Fight Gauteng CrimeHowever, the UDM argues that the president’s focus on this technical achievement fails to address the pressing social and…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a sharp critique of South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) programme, describing it as benefiting only a small elite rather than the broader population.During a National Assembly debate on Friday, the DA’s finance spokesperson, Mark Burke, argued that BEE “has nothing to do with Black Economic Empowerment” and primarily serves to “deny economic opportunities for South Africans”.- Advertisement – The debate, sponsored by the DA, focused on the urgent need to review public procurement laws to ensure more inclusive economic participation. Burke stressed that the current framework mainly rewards a minority while excluding the…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has stood firm on his controversial decision to create the province’s AmaPanyaza peace wardens, insisting the move was not politically driven but a desperate attempt to address surging crime rates in communities.“Our people are marked left, right and centre,” Lesufi said. “I’m honestly of the strong view that the policing strategies that we have as a province, they’re not only outdated, but criminals have advanced.”- Advertisement – According to Lesufi, the provincial government has already channelled billions of rand into law enforcement infrastructure — including 8,000 CCTV cameras, drones, and helicopters — but the lack of…
Parliament is set to begin an inquiry into statutory rape on Friday, with the aim of recommending key amendments to the Sexual Offences Act. The review could lead to new provisions such as mandatory reporting by teachers, nurses, and other professionals who work with children.The inquiry originates from a motion introduced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the National Assembly last August. The process was revived in July this year after five parliamentary committees tasked with the matter were unable to meet the initial March deadline to conduct hearings.- Advertisement – Over two days, the Portfolio Committee on Women,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that South Africa has entered an advanced phase of negotiations with the United States to secure an improved tariff deal. Speaking during a press briefing in Bern, Switzerland, Ramaphosa revealed that discussions had moved to the “text-based” stage — a milestone he described as “tremendous progress.”“They are now fortunately, based on text. And once you get to that level, with any government you are said to have made tremendous progress,” Ramaphosa told reporters.- Advertisement – He added that he hoped an agreement would be finalised “fairly soon,” although he cautioned that timelines in diplomatic…
ActionSA has hit back at former City of Johannesburg councillor Ayanda Mchunu, accusing her of tarnishing the party’s image.The dispute comes after reports surfaced suggesting Mchunu had been reinstated — a claim the party has dismissed as “completely untrue.”- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DA Pushes To Scrap B-BBEE, Accuses ANC Of ‘Elite Enrichment’ Amid Growing Tensions In GNUMchunu, who was among eight councillors dismissed in September for allegedly neglecting their duties, recently filed an urgent interdict challenging her replacement within the party.Her spokesperson, Elmari Attebury, confirmed that while Mchunu was the only applicant in the matter, the ultimate…