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Mbali Shinga to appeal against NFP court ruling
KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal after the Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed her attempt to block her expulsion…
Ramaphosa warns newsroom losses weaken democracy
Speaking at a Black Wednesday event, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that newsroom job losses, digital disruption, and community media closures threaten democratic accountability.
‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki rejects secret amnesty deal claims
Former president Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied allegations of secret talks with apartheid-era generals to secure amnesty, calling the claims a complete fabrication during his…
KwaZulu-Natal political killings: Two ANC members shot dead in Umgababa
Fears of escalating political violence have gripped KwaZulu-Natal following the fatal shooting of two ANC members during a campaign trail in Umgababa ahead of upcoming local…
ELECTIONS: ANC AND DA WRESTLE FOR CONTROL OF TOP CITIES
As President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the ANC campaign to Cape Town, DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille unveils a five-point rescue plan for Johannesburg ahead of local government…
Suliman Carrim arrested at OR Tambo for evading Madlanga subpoena
Former ANC regional treasurer Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for evading a subpoena from the Madlanga Commission, just moments before boarding a…
Ramifications of an ANC electoral decline
A potential drop in ANC support during the 2026 local government elections could fundamentally shift the balance of power within the Government of National Unity, elevating the…
Constitutional Court rules in favour of ANC in IEC candidate nomination dispute
The Constitutional Court has overturned an Electoral Court ruling, directing the IEC to reinstate 181 disqualified ANC candidates on the ballot for upcoming municipal elections…
Former eThekwini deputy mayor returns with loftier ambitions to take over control
Former eThekwini deputy mayor Philani Mavundla has launched a bid for the mayoral chain, pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure and the metro's multi-billion rand water…
A recuperating Deputy President Mashatile to take centre stage at Limpopo investment indaba
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to deliver the keynote address at the sixth Limpopo Investment Conference and launch the InvestSA One Stop Shop in Polokwane, marking his…
The DA is the only party that can beat the MK Party to secure the eThekwini metro, provided voters not ‘waste’ votes on smaller parties, says DA KZN chairperson
The DA has warned voters in eThekwini not to waste their ballots on small parties, arguing that only the official opposition has the numbers to prevent an MK Party takeover.
Pump pain hits workers hard
South African trade unions warn that the latest fuel price hike will drive up food and transport costs, intensifying calls to review fuel taxes and adjust wages to match the…
Editorial: Why Sol Plaatje still matters
Marking 150 years since the birth of Sol Plaatje, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the pioneering author, journalist, and ANC founder whose work continues to illuminate South…
A Motswana writer, author who argued with colonial power through letters
Beyond his celebrated books, Solomon T. Plaatje used letters, journalism, and Setswana orthography as weapons of resistance against colonial authority, shaping modern African…
What election posters in Joburg reveal
An insightful visual and linguistic analysis of the election posters lining Johannesburg's streets, exploring how political parties craft short, impactful messages to capture…