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EFF leader Julius Malema has intensified his criticism of Operation Dudula, branding the anti-migrant movement a group of “thugs” and calling for urgent police intervention.Taking to X on Wednesday, Malema insisted the Political Killings Task Team should be deployed against the controversial organisation.- Advertisement – “Operation Dudula is a group of thugs and must be subjected to the Political Killings Task Team. Period!” he posted.His remarks came shortly after returning from Nigeria, where he addressed the annual law conference and reiterated his vision for pan-African unity and open borders.Advertisements Operation Dudula’s Controversial Actions Under ScrutinyLaunched as a grassroots movement, the…

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has taken aim at Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating police corruption, labelling it “toothless” for not compelling KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to testify.Malema insisted that Mkhwanazi must appear before the parliamentary hearings even though he is also scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which begins on 17 September 2025.- Advertisement – Debate Over Witness PrioritiesOn Wednesday, the committee received another progress report ahead of its hearings, which are expected to start with Mkhwanazi’s testimony at the end of September. Discussions centred largely around his role as the first witness.While…

Two of South Africa’s arms of state—the Executive and the Legislature—have launched separate investigations into shocking allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judicial commission led by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, while Parliament has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate claims of criminal capture involving drug syndicates, senior politicians, law enforcement leaders, and members of the judiciary.- Advertisement – Mkhwanazi informed the committee that he could not appear before September 24 because of his commitments to the Madlanga Commission. His statement angered several MPs, with some insisting Parliament should not be…

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, told Parliament’s portfolio committees on international relations and justice that more countries are expected to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).Several nations, including Brazil, Spain, Turkey, and the Republic of Ireland, have already filed requests to intervene in the case. Lamola confirmed that the government has actively engaged other states to rally support for the Palestinian cause.- Advertisement – African Union Mobilisation for Palestinian SupportLamola explained that South Africa’s efforts go beyond legal action. “Even at the AU level, South Africa continues to mobilise…

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu has launched a stinging attack on South Africa’s two biggest black political parties, declaring them unfit to address the country’s worsening socio-economic crisis.Speaking to the SABC on Wednesday morning, Shivambu said the ANC was “naturally dying” and had “fulfilled its historical mission.” But he warned that the EFF — his former political home — had become “directionless” and no better option.- Advertisement – “The EFF is not an alternative to the crisis of South Africa,” Shivambu said. “If anything, it will deepen the crisis. Why? Because it’s directionless and has adopted the exact mannerisms…

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has defended the ruling party against corruption claims, insisting the ANC is “not corrupt” but committed to cleaning up its ranks. Speaking at the 9th Ehlanzeni Regional Conference in Mbombela, he stressed that the party would no longer shield members accused of wrongdoing.“You are caught, you are charged,” Mbalula told delegates, signalling a break from the past where members facing charges received public support. He criticised the old practice of comrades appearing at court in ANC T-shirts, saying bluntly: “That thing has come to an end.”- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cachalia Blasts Western Cape…

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has raised serious concerns over the Western Cape police’s ability to combat gang violence.Speaking to residents in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday, Cachalia said he does not believe police have a concrete plan to tackle the surge in gang-related shootings affecting the area.- Advertisement – Mitchells Plain, part of the notorious Cape Flats, has experienced a sharp increase in gang activity, leaving communities on edge and residents demanding urgent action.“No-Nonsense Approach” Needed to Defeat GangsAddressing the crowd, Cachalia emphasized that a bold, decisive strategy is crucial.Advertisements “We need to go on an offensive against drug lords,…

The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry has officially launched a public hotline for citizens to report information anonymously as it investigates alleged corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system.The hotline, which is already live, allows the public to share crucial details without revealing their identities.- Advertisement – Calls may be recorded for quality purposes, but all reports will remain confidential. Citizens can reach the commission at 0800 111 369 or via email at madlangacommission@behonest.co.za“The hotline’s contact details are: madlangacommission@behonest.co.zaand the hotline’s contact number is 0800 111 369,” commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed.Advertisements He added that the public will soon be…

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has welcomed Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s approval of an inquest into the brutal killing of five children by the apartheid army in 1993.The victims, aged between 12 and 17, were shot dead at the Mthatha home of PAC activist Sigqibo Mpendulo. At the time, they had been preparing for their final exams when soldiers stormed the house and opened fire. The South African Defence Force later admitted responsibility for the attack.- Advertisement – Families Seek Justice and ClosurePAC President Mzwanele Nyhontso expressed the party’s frustration at the slow pace of apartheid-era inquests and…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised alarms over unilateral tariff actions by the United States, warning that they are intensifying global protectionism and creating significant hardships for countries in the Global South.Speaking at a virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit convened by Brazilian President Lula da Silva on Monday, Ramaphosa highlighted the risks posed by the uncertain new trading regime.- Advertisement – “The uncertainty of the new trading regime has already negatively affected employment levels in South Africa and is an obstacle to economic growth,” he said.BRICS Unity Key to Tackling Global Economic ChallengesRamaphosa called on BRICS member nations to collaborate in addressing…