Author: Anjianjei Constantine

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has launched a scathing attack on former president Jacob Zuma, accusing him of misleading the international community and misrepresenting the African National Congress (ANC).The controversy stems from Zuma’s participation in a bilateral meeting with the government of Morocco, where he appeared as an ANC representative, despite no longer being part of the party.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Demands Ramaphosa Resign By Mandela Day Or Face Mass ActionMbalula took issue with the South African flag being used during the meeting, calling it an abuse of national symbols and a deliberate attempt to create…

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has issued a bold ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa: resign by 9am on Mandela Day, 18 July, or face a wave of consequences.This demand follows growing discontent over the state of South Africa’s security cluster, particularly after recent events have cast doubt on the stability and leadership of the current government.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Urges Unity And Caution In National Dialogue: Warns Against Political Point-ScoringOn Wednesday morning, MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela confirmed the deadline in a formal statement, saying, “The MK party has formally delivered a letter of demand to…

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing Education MEC Cathy Dlamini and Economic Development and Tourism MEC Makhosazane Masilela. The shake-up, announced at a press briefing in Mbombela on Tuesday, also saw the removal of Godfrey Ntombela, Head of Department for Sports, Culture and Recreation.“This decision was made in the interest of accountability and service delivery,” said Ndlovu, unapologetically asserting his commitment to government reform. The move signals a clear shift in strategy as the province gears up for the 2026 elections.- Advertisement – Dismissals Tied to Accountability and Alleged MisconductWhile Premier Ndlovu did not delve into the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to guard against misinformation, undue criticism, and political opportunism as the country embarks on a crucial national dialogue process.Speaking during his first meeting with the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings on Friday, Ramaphosa outlined the group’s role in steering the dialogue towards a citizen-led process focused on national transformation.- Advertisement – “It cannot be partisan and cannot favour one group or perspective over any other. It needs to be citizen-led and the outcomes need to reflect the collective views of the South African people,” he said.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:…

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…