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Sonke demands ANC action against Gwede Mantashe over sex-for-jobs remarks
Sonke Gender Justice has demanded disciplinary action and an unconditional apology from Mineral and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe following crude remarks regarding…
Why the Wild Coast Exploration Permit Was Always Defective
The Constitutional Court's definitive ruling against Shell and Impact Africa's exploration permit along the Wild Coast affirms that meaningful community consultation and…
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni denies corrupt Putco deal
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has denied corrupt dealings with bus operator Putco, telling the Madlanga Commission that his talks with government officials aimed…
ANC-SACP rift spills over into chaotic Cosatu congress
Tensions between the ANC and the SACP have spilled into the Cosatu congress, resulting in heated disputes, leadership stalemates, and the eventual postponement of the conference.
Mantashe calls for deeper Rwanda-SA cooperation as Kwibohora 32 marks new diplomatic chapter
ANC national chairperson and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called for deeper cooperation between Rwanda and South Africa, saying stronger bilateral…
Outrage over Pule appointment
President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development has sparked widespread outrage, with critics questioning the ANC's commitment to…
Youth Month: 1976 echoes in 2026 – no to a future without consent
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the government's opaque energy loan agreements, including a deal with Opec, raise concerns about fossil fuel dependency and lack of public…