Author: Anjianjei Constantine

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has firmly denied any association with embattled businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala following bombshell accusations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mchunu also distanced himself from any wrongdoing involving political ally Brown Mogotsi.- Advertisement – This comes in the wake of a dramatic public fallout between the minister and Mkhwanazi, who alleged during a weekend media briefing that certain politically connected individuals were being shielded from investigation by the national police leadership.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Turmoil: Hlophe Slams Duduzile Zuma And Ndhlela For Disruptive Behaviour In CaucusThe…

The MK Party’s internal tensions have burst into the open after the party’s deputy president, Dr Mandlakayise (John) Hlophe, wrote a scathing letter to former president Jacob Zuma accusing his daughter Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma and party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela of creating chaos within the parliamentary caucus.In the letter dated June 26, Hlophe details repeated disruptions during caucus meetings, alleging that Ndhlela hurled insults at newly appointed chief whip Colleen Makhubele and refused to accept his removal from the whippery. Sambudla-Zuma, according to Hlophe, caused “unnecessary chaos” by repeatedly interrupting meetings and disregarding leadership authority.- Advertisement – “Commander Ndhlela has consistently insulted…

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, has firmly denied explosive accusations made by the party’s former secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu. During a televised interview on eNCA, Shivambu alleged that Ndhlela was often under the influence of drugs and alcohol—claims that Ndhlela has swiftly and publicly addressed.On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, Ndhlela posted a drug screening report to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, showing that no drugs were detected in his system. He paired the document with the hashtag #SayNoToDrugs, signalling both a personal rebuttal and a broader message against substance abuse.- Advertisement – MK Party’s Nhlamulo Ndhlela Tests…

Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has set the wheels in motion for the formation of a new political party — a dramatic move that follows accusations of plotting to oust former president Jacob Zuma as leader of uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP).At a press briefing held at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand on Thursday, Shivambu revealed that he would be embarking on a nationwide consultation process involving traditional leaders, churches, and ordinary South Africans.- Advertisement – “We will be seeking the wisdom of ordinary South Africans, including all the churches of Zion Christian Church, of Nazareth Baptist Church and…

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has confirmed that the deteriorating condition of South Africa’s defence force has the full attention of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the national Cabinet.Addressing Parliament’s Joint Defence Committee during a briefing by Armscor—her department’s procurement agency—Motshekga acknowledged that the issue is not only serious but is being treated as a national crisis.- Advertisement – “We are aware that we are in real trouble and are constantly engaging the President, because he is also worried,” she stated. “Cabinet is seized with the matter and sees this as a crisis.”Air Force Maintenance Suffers as Budget Gaps WidenThe urgency of…

Former president Jacob Zuma is set to officially launch the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Youth League’s national programme in Durban today, coinciding with South Africa’s annual Youth Day commemorations.The event will take place at a stadium in Clermont, located in the southern part of the eThekwini metro.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa ‘Worried’ About State Of Defence Force, Minister MotshekgaNational convenor of the MKP Youth League, Qiniso Cibane, confirmed Jacob Zuma’s participation and the league’s plans.National convenor of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s Youth League, Qiniso Cibane poses for a photograph with a female party member.“We’re a youth that…

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson Helen Zille is reportedly considering a bold return to frontline politics — this time, as a potential mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg in the 2026 local government elections.Encouraged by senior party members, Zille confirmed to City Press that she is “seriously contemplating” the idea of entering the race. If she decides to run, she stressed that she would still undergo the DA’s official selection process, like any other candidate.- Advertisement – “It will be the toughest challenge of my life,” Zille admitted, “but I will do anything to save the city to which…

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has officially dismissed Mzwanele Manyi from his role as chief whip in Parliament, marking a swift leadership shakeup within the party. Rumours of his removal first circulated on internal WhatsApp groups before being confirmed by Deputy Chief Whip Muzi Ntshingila.“Please be informed that Hon. Mzwanele Manyi has been relieved of his duties as Chief Whip with immediate effect. We thank him for his service and dedication to the MK Party and wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” read the widely circulated message.- Advertisement – In the same message, the party announced…

EFF leader Julius Malema says he won’t be shaken by U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for his arrest, describing the move as a veiled attempt to silence his revolutionary voice. Speaking to supporters at a rally in Ward 16, Koppies, Free State, on Africa Day, Malema made it clear he isn’t afraid.“Well, I’m not fearful. As a revolutionary, part of being killed is one of those honours you must wear with pride, but I’m not going to be reckless,” Malema said.- Advertisement – He accused Trump of inciting violence under the guise of justice: “When he says to Ramaphosa, ‘Why…

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has rejected claims of a targeted “white genocide” in South Africa’s farming communities, revealing that in the most recent quarter, black South Africans were victims in all but one of the recorded farm attacks.Speaking on Friday, Mchunu said six rural attacks had been recorded in the fourth quarter, resulting in two deaths. “The history of farm murders in the country has always been distorted and reported in an unbalanced way. The truth is farm murders have always included African people in more numbers,” he said.- Advertisement – He clarified that, of the recent victims, two farm…