‘I’m in awe, ma’: Bonginkosi Khanyile thanks magistrate after bail reinstated
Durban regional court magistrate Dawn Somaroo brought joy to former MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile when she reinstated his bail on Wednesday.
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WATCH | ‘Family means the world to me’: Malema celebrates 44th birthday
EFF leader Julius Malema has shared a glimpse into his 44th birthday celebration.
SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi
The South African government is not averse to paying whistleblowers, and the topic remains under discussion, Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi has said. “This is a platform where 20 countries come together, so any initiative that seeks to help us to advance our cause is welcome … if then, paying a whistleblower is […]
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
News24 | ANC renewal commission stalled – allegedly due to Ramaphosa’s busy schedule
The all-important renewal commission that was meant to be established in January 2022 has yet to convene a single meeting – allegedly due to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s busy schedule.
News24 | IPID’s Phala Phala report classified as ‘top secret’
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate completed an investigation into the break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s game farm, Phala Phala, in October 2023, but you are not allowed to know what they found.
Chapo’s visit of little consequence to SA, but boosts his credibility
Chapo was inaugurated after a controversial, disputed election, becoming the fifth president of Mozambique
‘Avoid taxing the poor more’: ANC veterans urge that Kieswetter’s proposals be considered
The Sars commissioner has asked the Treasury for an additional R3bn to boost its tax compliance from 64% to 67% to close the tax gap
POLL | Should AfriForum and Solidarity members be arrested for high treason after their US visit?
The Hawks are investigating four dockets for high treason, reportedly targeting AfriForum and Solidarity.
Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase
The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget shortfall
News24 | AmaZulu king, land reform minister to smoke the peace pipe after Ingonyama Trust Board controversy
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso is set to visit the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace in KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, bearing cows as a gesture of ukushweleza (appeasement) to AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.
News24 | Mbalula’s strategic reshuffle: paving the way for ANC presidency ambitions in 2027?
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has reconfigured the subcommittees of the party’s national executive committee, a move some have described as another play for the ANC presidency in 2027.
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the party’s economic transformation committee
News24 | AmaZulu King Misuzulu to meet with land reform minister to discuss contentious Ingonyama Trust Board
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is expected to meet with Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso to iron out their differences over the management of the Ingonyama Trust Board.
Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi
Mchunu challenges AfriForum to provide evidence after lobby group disputes crime stats
“Our statistics show that one farmer, who happens to be white, was murdered in the third quarter in South Africa. Anybody who disputes this is welcome to put facts on the table for the purposes of correct records.”
News24 | Parties quiz Godongwana on how he plans to plug Pepfar gap
Under pressure to finalise a Budget by 12 March after his proposed VAT increase was shot down, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has now faced questions from political parties pressing him to find funds to plug the gap left by the US’ withdrawal of donor dollars.
News24 | Ring of corruption: SIU blows lid on how inmates, dead people used for claiming Covid relief money
Foreign nationals colluding with government workers were able to obtain the ID numbers of inmates and dead people to defraud the government of more than R220 million in bogus employment relief scheme claims.
News24 | On the same track: Like Ramaphosa and Lesufi, KZN Premier Ntuli punts his own bullet train
Like President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi , KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has also promised a bullet train – but skimped on the details.
WATCH | ‘We’re going to talk with each other’: Ndlozi gears up for radio show
Former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is gearing up for his new role as a radio host at Power 98.7, where he will be hosting the ‘Power Talk’ show starting on March 3 from 9am to noon.
Bullet train back on track to help grow KZN economy: premier Thami Ntuli
The proposed bullet train between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng to improve interprovincial freight movement is back on track, according to KZN premier Thami Ntuli who delivered his state of the province address on Friday.