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Former DA leader Tony Leon and ex-ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu have informally entered the race to become South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States.This follows the recent expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, who returned home on Sunday after being declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.- Advertisement – Tony Leon And Lindiwe Sisulu Emerge As Candidates For US Ambassador RoleLeon and Sisulu Backed by Different Political CampsDA federal chairperson Helen Zille suggested Leon as a potential candidate, citing his diplomatic experience, including his tenure as South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina.Zille emphasised the need for a strategic…

Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for restraint, Cosatu and the South African Communist Party (SACP) refuse to back down from Sunday’s rally to welcome back expelled former US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.Ramaphosa had urged political allies to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the US. However, Cosatu and the SACP have doubled down, asserting their right to celebrate Rasool’s return and calling out US interference in South Africa’s sovereignty.- Advertisement – ANC Forced to BacktrackThe ANC Western Cape initially planned to support the rally but has since toned down its involvement following Ramaphosa’s intervention. However, ANC provincial spokesperson Khaled…

Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party gathered outside the Durban High Court on Thursday ahead of a pretrial conference for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who faces charges related to the July 2021 riots.Among the high-profile party figures in attendance were former minister Nkosinathi Nhleko, impeached former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, and MK Party provincial leader Thobani Zuma.- Advertisement – Charges Under Anti-Terrorism ActZuma-Sambudla, 42, the daughter of former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma, is charged under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act for allegedly inciting violence during the unrest that rocked South Africa in…

The United States has expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following remarks he made about President Donald Trump, which Washington deemed “unacceptable.”Tensions between the two nations have escalated after Trump cut US financial aid to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land reform policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).- Advertisement – The situation reached a breaking point after right-wing media outlet Breitbart published an article quoting Rasool as saying that Trump was leading a white supremacist movement.“Show Some Respect!” – US Boots SA Ambassador Over Trump ‘White Supremacy’ JabUS State Department: ‘A…

The ongoing factional battles within the MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal have come to the forefront, with two parallel structures operating in the provincial legislature. The internal conflict has led to suspensions, defiance, and even the resignation of a senior party leader.MK Party Rival Factions EmergeThe MK Party is now split between two groups—one led by party chief Mervyn Dirks and the other by Kwazi Mbanjwa, a former chief whip who was suspended alongside Thobani Zuma and Sifiso Zuma.- Advertisement – Duduzani Zuma and Thobani Mafahleni Zuma outside the Durban Magistrate CourtThe trio was suspended for allegedly violating the party’s constitution…

Patriotic Alliance leader and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has called for illegal foreigners to be barred from receiving medical treatment in South African hospitals following US President Donald Trump’s decision to cut USAID-funded programmes in the country.During a heated parliamentary debate, McKenzie argued that the 17% funding loss from the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar) means that South Africans must be prioritised over undocumented foreigners.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Scandal Rocks North West As Tswaing Mayor Norah Mahlangu’s Nude Video LeaksGayton McKenzieGayton McKenzie: “They Must Go to Their Own Country”“Because the US President’s…

Zimbabwe’s new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), launched in April 2024, has maintained a stable exchange rate against the US dollar in the official market. This apparent stability, however, masks deeper economic challenges that continue to plague the country. This article delves into the ZWG’s performance, the underlying economic issues Zimbabwe faces, and the potential consequences for its citizens and businesses. The ZWG’s Genesis and Current Status The ZWG was introduced to replace the decimated RTGS currency, which suffered from rampant inflation fueled by a thriving parallel market. The exchange rate on this parallel market had ballooned to RTGS 40,000…

Residents of Ekurhuleni have been left reeling from the stench of rotting fish after another massive illegal dumping incident in just two weeks.In both cases, approximately a ton of decaying seafood was discarded, creating a severe environmental and public health hazard.- Advertisement – Rotting Fish Dumped In Ekurhuleni For The Second Time In Two WeeksThis week, the latest pile of fish carcasses was discovered near a wetland across the road from OR Tambo International Airport’s runway in Boksburg. A similar incident occurred recently near an electricity substation on Atlas Road, bordering Benoni.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Five Missing After Being Swept…

Context A young man goes to the gendarmerie to answer a summons. The mother of his girlfriend had filed a complaint against him for molesting a minor. She believed that the young man, who had already been living with her daughter for several years and sending her to school, had seduced her while she was still a minor. Despite the explanations provided by the young man and his girlfriend, he was thrown in a cell by the Brigade Commander to please the mother. His fault was that he had no contacts to get him out of there. After a week…

Sunset Ridge Estate Home Owners Association engages in a legal battle to evict squatters from Plot 25 in Rietfontein AH, east of Pretoria. Residents argue that the informal settlement has led to declining property values, increased crime, and widespread illegal dumping for over 13 years.Despite multiple court applications, legal complexities have hindered the City of Tshwane’s efforts to remove the over 800 squatters. Authorities have struggled to locate the property owner, preventing further legal action.- Advertisement – Estate residents told Rekord that the ongoing situation has stalled property development, with some landowners abandoning construction projects altogether.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Heavy…