Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has suspended its Deputy President and parliamentary caucus leader, Dr John Hlophe, with immediate effect, pending a full investigation into his conduct.The announcement came late on Wednesday evening, shortly after Zuma’s return from a trip to Burkina Faso. Upon his return, the MKP leader met with national officials, who briefed him about leadership changes made in Parliament without broader consultation.- Advertisement – “The President has taken the decision to issue a precautionary suspension to the Party’s Deputy President and the Leader of the MKP Parliament Caucus, Dr John Hlophe, from both his…
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With less than three weeks to go before the world’s most powerful leaders gather in Johannesburg, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that the province is officially ready to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit.South Africa, which took over the G20 presidency at the end of 2024, will make history as the first African nation to chair the group of major developed and developing economies.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Shadrack Sibiya Caught Driving Car Registered to Convicted Criminal — Madlanga Commission ToldThe landmark event will take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre, south of Johannesburg, where global heads of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the recent Government of National Unity (GNU) leaders’ retreat as “excellent and meaningful,” saying the two-day gathering fostered open and productive discussions on South Africa’s pressing challenges.Held quietly at the Cradle of Humankind, the retreat brought together ten representatives of the GNU parties, along with Deputy President Paul Mashatile.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Thabo Mbeki Urges Major Reform In How South Africa Elects Its PresidentThe meeting followed months of tension among coalition partners over policy differences, budget disputes, and the stalled National Dialogue process.Ramaphosa said the atmosphere was “congenial and pleasant,” with leaders…
Former President Thabo Mbeki has called for a complete overhaul of the process used to elect South Africa’s president, saying the current system does not ensure that the head of state is truly qualified for the role.Mbeki made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at the launch of the National Dialogue initiative, hosted by Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape over the weekend.- Advertisement – In South Africa, voters do not directly elect the president. Instead, they cast their ballots for political parties that occupy 400 seats in the National Assembly. The president is then chosen by a…
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…
