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Black First Land First

IEC deregisters BLF, upholds ATM’s status
Article
/ 15 July 2019

IEC deregisters BLF, upholds ATM’s status

The electoral commission has stripped Black First Land First of its status as a political party, but rejected an appeal against the ATM

By Eyaaz Matwadia
‘Land or Death’: BLF fails to defend slogan
Article
/ 12 June 2019

‘Land or Death’: BLF fails to defend slogan

Mcebo Dlamini suggests the equality court took the slogan too literally, but the BLF itself has not provided any ideological justification for it

By Buhle Kunene
Black people must be free to articulate their anger at the theft of their land
Article
/ 10 June 2019

Black people must be free to articulate their anger at the theft of their land

The equality court ruling that the slogan ‘Land or Death’ is hate speech sets a dangerous precedent

By Mcebo Dlamini
The Cat trades one life for 2024
Article
/ 24 May 2019

The Cat trades one life for 2024

While some political old-timers claw at relevance, David Mabuza is rewriting the rules of engagement

By Paddy Harper
BLF backs Duduzane Zuma
Videos
/ 15 May 2019

BLF backs Duduzane Zuma

Duduzane appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on one count of culpable homicide and one count of reckless and negligent driving.

By Staff Reporter
Hlaudi and Mngxitama speak out
Videos
/ 10 May 2019

Hlaudi and Mngxitama speak out

African Content Movement leader Hlaudi Motsoeneg and Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama address the media.

By Staff Reporter
Fire and rocks en route to polls
Article
/ 10 May 2019

Fire and rocks en route to polls

But at least our reporter in KwaZulu-Natal did not have to wait for uBaba to vote like he did in the 2014 election

By Paddy Harper
Parliament to get update on Fireblade saga
Article
/ 19 February 2019

Parliament to get update on Fireblade saga

It will be the first time the Department of Home Affairs has briefed Parliament on this matter since Malusi Gigaba resigned in November last year

By Khulekani Magubane
City of CT to act against security company, #ReclaimClifton protesters
Article
/ 30 December 2018

City of CT to act against security company, #ReclaimClifton protesters

Beach-goers were told to leave Clifton beach by PPA guards last Sunday, two days before Christmas

By Sarah Evans
Take a long, hard look in the mirror
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Take a long, hard look in the mirror

Social media has made us obsess about the behaviour of others and ignore our own

By Eusebius McKaiser
Chinese will not take over our classrooms
Article
/ 13 December 2018

Chinese will not take over our classrooms

Learning Mandarin is about advancing South Africans’ development, not neocolonial power

By Bhaso Ndzendze and Gift Sonkqayi
Pappi takes on Guru for Daddy
Article
/ 7 December 2018

Pappi takes on Guru for Daddy

The man with a penchant for purple and paraffin has
started a political party

By Paddy Harper
ANC to show unity at JZ’s court date
Article
/ 30 November 2018

ANC to show unity at JZ’s court date

The party has insisted that the former president’s appearance will not be used by groups for political gain

By Paddy Harper
BLF threatens bribery charges against Oppenheimers
Article
/ 31 October 2018

BLF threatens bribery charges against Oppenheimers

​Black First Land First announced its intention on Tuesday to lodge fraud, bribery and corruption complaints with police against the Oppenheimers

By Khulekani Magubane
Zuma itch causing ANC discomfort
Article
/ 6 July 2018

Zuma itch causing ANC discomfort

Some NEC members believe a rebellion is being stirred up against Ramaphosa

By Paddy Harper and Matuma Letsoalo Author
Whither the Mandela of the history books?
Article
/ 27 June 2018

Whither the Mandela of the history books?

The Mandela centenary is being celebrated amidst great contestation over his legacy

By Gemma Ritchie
JZ’s apostles to launch new party
Article
/ 1 June 2018

JZ’s apostles to launch new party

Made up of church groups, amakhosi and taxi operators, it’s intent on dethroning Ramaphosa

By Paddy Harper and Dineo Bendile
BLF wants the ANC’s pro-Zuma votes for 2019
Article
/ 18 May 2018

BLF wants the ANC’s pro-Zuma votes for 2019

Andile Mngxitama confirmed that the BLF will contest the elections nationally for the first time next year.

By Govan Whittles
Zuma allies to come out in full force
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Zuma allies to come out in full force

The Defend Zuma campaign will kick into top gear at the former president’s court appearance

By Paddy Harper
Public Protector’s ABSA bailout report set aside
Article
/ 16 February 2018

Public Protector’s ABSA bailout report set aside

Mkhwebane personally on the hook to pay some of the Reserve Bank’s costs

By Yolandi Groenewald
The state of the nation’s pressers
Article
/ 9 February 2018

The state of the nation’s pressers

‘Of the three pressers, the Cape Town presser is, by this estimation, aloof, disconnected and indifferent and, quite frankly, in a sorry state’

By Staff Reporter
Jo’burg police ready for #HandsOffZuma protest
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Jo’burg police ready for #HandsOffZuma protest

Last Friday, BLF said they would lead a Hands Off Zuma march, claiming Zuma’s job is on the line because of his stance on economic transformation

By Alex Mitchley and Mahlatse Mahlase
Special ANC NWC summoned to Luthuli House
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Special ANC NWC summoned to Luthuli House

At last Monday’s meeting of the NWC, the committee told the top six to ask Zuma to leave and asked for feedback after their meeting with Zuma.

By Agency
Some of my best friends are
Article
/ 19 October 2017

Some of my best friends are

The social unpacking of interracial friendships is a winding, complex and often dense undertaking.

By Sarah Smit
Zuma does an about-turn on Brics poison claims
Article
/ 9 October 2017

Zuma does an about-turn on Brics poison claims

In a parliamentary discussion, President Zuma denies that his life was under threat from his stance on radical economic transformation and Brics.

By News 24
Reserve Bank, Absa slam protector
Article
/ 15 September 2017

Reserve Bank, Absa slam protector

Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been accused of a conspiracy with the spy agency and presidency

By Phillip De Wet
Be aware, the Nazis are among us
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Be aware, the Nazis are among us

It is not being alarmist to see parallels between Germany and what is happening in South Africa

By Staff Reporter
Court finds BLF guilty of contempt, Mngxitama given indefinite suspended sentence
Article
/ 8 August 2017

Court finds BLF guilty of contempt, Mngxitama given indefinite suspended sentence

Judge Sherise Weiner extended the court order interdicting Black First Land First members from intimidating particular journalists to all journalists.

By Staff Reporter
BLF’s Andile Mngxitama denied entry to Daily Maverick media event
Article
/ 3 August 2017

BLF’s Andile Mngxitama denied entry to Daily Maverick media event

Mngxitama was stopped by security at the entrance of the venue. He then made a speech from beyond the ropes to the gathered crowd.

By Paul Herman
AmaBhungane journo ‘lucky we don’t fight black people’ – BLF after alleged assault
Article
/ 17 July 2017

AmaBhungane journo ‘lucky we don’t fight black people’ – BLF after alleged assault

This comes just days after Sanef won a court interdict against BLF and its leader, Andile Mngxitama

By Lizeka Tandwa
Letters to the editor: July 7 to 13 2017
Article
/ 7 July 2017

Letters to the editor: July 7 to 13 2017

Readers write in about the KhoiSan, and the BLF.

By Letters
Two days, two interdicts: Black First Land First flouts both
Article
/ 7 July 2017

Two days, two interdicts: Black First Land First flouts both

BLF leader Andile Mngxitama promised to continue his efforts “by any means necessary.”

By Phillip De Wet
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