‘I am not worried about the GNU spotlight,’ says McKenzie
He says his political party is satisfied with his work as minister in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet
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News24 | Hlophe vows to return to JSC once ‘problems are cleared’
MK Party deputy president John Hlophe’s resignation from the Judicial Service Commission was a strategic move, but he has vowed to make a return to the body.
Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first
The government of national unity has betrayed the trust of South African citizens, according to the uMkhonto weSizwe deputy president
News24 | Not a bon voyage: McKenzie says R200 000 flight to Paris was ‘downgrade’ to what he is accustomed to
Sports, Art and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says his R200 000 flight to Paris was a downgrade from what he is accustomed to, as he defended his R800 000 trip to the Olympics.
Ramaphosa takes on DA MP and defends Lesufi in parliament
“I’m tempted to say, what type of a question is that?” Ramaphosa said sarcastically to DA chief whip George Michalakis.
WATCH | It was a downgrade and the president approved: McKenzie on R800,000 Paris trip
‘I actually saved money by not spending 19 days in Paris.”
News24 | Almost 3 years after ‘disastrous’ fire, dome from Mandela’s funeral will be used to house Parliament
Plans are at an advanced stage to house Parliament in a dome structure for two years until the reconstruction of the burnt building is complete.
News24 | Thembi Simelane matter ‘is top of mind’, says Presidency as Ramaphosa commits to act
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will make a decision on the serious allegations leveled against Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelani in due time.
News24 | ‘This thing, it’s not for the poor’: RAF CEO Collin Letsoalo believes his fund only benefits the rich
Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo believes that the very entity he leads is not meant for poor people because the rich are the only ones to benefit from the regressive system.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane latest high profile member to resign from EFF
The former public protector has also resigned from the National Assembly
EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference
The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections
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News24 | The SIU saves the government billions, but state institutions refuse to pay their debt
While the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) clawed back R2.2 billion in cash and assets that were looted from the state, its own financial future is in jeopardy because state institutions owe it more than R1 billion.
Parliament suspends ‘bizarre’ employee medical tests
Chair of Nehawu’s parliament branch Sthembiso Tembe says the union welcomes the outcome of the engagement with the institution’s management
Ramaphosa declares special official funeral category 2 for Tito Mboweni
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special official funeral category 2 in honour of former finance minister Tito Mboweni, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 65.
Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC
The president said he believed citizens were still enamoured with the party but that it had work to do regarding renewal and rebuilding
Cabinet ‘clearing house’ will meet this week to resolve GNU partner disputes
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee
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News24 | Zuma’s little green book: How MKP constitution gives him ‘ultimate power’ to issue decrees
Reminiscent of Mao’s Little Red Book during China’s cultural revolution, the MKP’s constitution requires its cadres to “read and internalise” a speech by its corruption-accused leader, former president Jacob Zuma.
News24 | ‘Bring it on’: Ramaphosa challenges critics to come up with better option at 100 days GNU event
In what appeared to be a veiled response to South African Communist Party secretary-general Solly Mapaila, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa said those who criticise the government of national unity must come up with a better option.
Mbalula vs Lesufi spat sparks demonstration at ANC GNU celebration
A visibly annoyed Mbalula addressed the demonstrators, accusing them of trying to “ruin our beautiful event”.
WATCH | ANC celebrates 100 days of government of national unity
The ANC is on Monday reflecting on 100 days of the government of national unity at the party’s headquarters, Luthuli House in Johannesburg.
WATCH | ‘I will always cherish our long conversations’: Malema on Mboweni’s passing
EFF leader Julius Malema has remembered Tito Mboweni as a leader who demonstrated unwavering integrity, leading with principle through good and bad times.