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MK party warns against ‘frivolous legal challenges’ after defeat of 10 dismissed members
Politics
/ 9 September 2024

MK party warns against ‘frivolous legal challenges’ after defeat of 10 dismissed members

Judge Kate Savage ruled that the applicants had failed to demonstrate irreparable harm or an absence of alternative remedies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to stay put, despite pressure to resign
Politics
/ 9 September 2024

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to stay put, despite pressure to resign

The ANC’s integrity commission will review her involvement in a R575 600 loan from a fixer for the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank

By Mandisa Nyathi
KwaZulu-Natal unity government under threat from renewed infighting in National Freedom Party
Politics
/ 9 September 2024

KwaZulu-Natal unity government under threat from renewed infighting in National Freedom Party

The party’s single seat holds the balance of power in the province

By Paddy Harper
Simelane says VBS fixer offered better loan terms than a bank
Politics
/ 6 September 2024

Simelane says VBS fixer offered better loan terms than a bank

The justice minister said she had proof of the transaction and resisted suggestions she was caught in an untenable conflict of interest

By Emsie Ferreira
Voters will make ActionSA pay for working with ANC, EFF, says mayor Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 6 September 2024

Voters will make ActionSA pay for working with ANC, EFF, says mayor Cilliers Brink

The embattled DA mayor of Tshwane said coalition partner ActionSA is also responsible for service failures in the metro.

By Lunga Mzangwe
National Assembly delegated its duty on Hlophe to MK, court hears
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

National Assembly delegated its duty on Hlophe to MK, court hears

The chamber did not fulfil its legal obligation to make a rational decision because it conceded making no choice at all, Freedom Under Law argues

By Emsie Ferreira
Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party

Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK

By Lunga Mzangwe
Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation

A police detective investigating a detention and assault case was herself allegedly assaulted by consulate security

By Paddy Harper
EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions

The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Poppy Mailola

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party set to test electoral gains in 23 by-elections next week
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

MK party set to test electoral gains in 23 by-elections next week

The battered Economic Freedom Fighters has not fielded candidates for any Durban by-elections

By Paddy Harper
UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party

Sources in the province have warned that this might be replicated in other areas

By Lunga Mzangwe
Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement

The court on Tuesday heard the case in which the 10 fired legislators sought an interim interdict to prevent the swearing-in of their replacements

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

By Paddy Harper
Tshwane power shift: ActionSA poised for mayoral position, ANC gets speaker in deal to oust DA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

Tshwane power shift: ActionSA poised for mayoral position, ANC gets speaker in deal to oust DA

It is still not clear exactly who ActionSA will field as its preferred candidate

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks
Politics
/ 2 September 2024

ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks

Fikile Mbalula said differing views about unity government members were fine, but ‘personal attacks and labelling’ were not

By Paddy Harper
EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party
Politics
/ 30 August 2024

EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party

The Economic Freedom Fighters once used the same tactic against the ANC after Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu left the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts

A regional spokesperson said the party was worried about such unethical practices irrespective of whether the allegations were true or false

By Lunga Mzangwe
IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

By Mandisa Nyathi
State capture suspects sworn in as MK party MPs
Politics
/ 28 August 2024

State capture suspects sworn in as MK party MPs

Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama have taken up their seats just weeks before they are due back in court on corruption charges

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations
Politics
/ 28 August 2024

Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations

Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23
Politics
/ 27 August 2024

Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23

Tsakani Maluleke’s latest report shows the pace of improvement in the financial management of municipalities has been slow, hurting service delivery

By Mandisa Nyathi
State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries
Politics
/ 26 August 2024

State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries

The proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa is an apparent about-turn from earlier plans that would have seen state firms fall under the control of his office

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’

The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service

By Mandisa Nyathi
US charges Tiananmen Square protester with spying for China
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

US charges Tiananmen Square protester with spying for China

He is also accused of lying to the FBI for claiming he no longer had access to an email account used to communicate with his state security handler

By Agence France Presse
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

By Paddy Harper
EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit

Leaders say despite being ‘embarrassed’ by Julius Malema’s indirect ‘attack’ on him, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is determined to stay

By Mandisa Nyathi
Floyd Shivambu appointed national organiser of MK party
Politics
/ 22 August 2024

Floyd Shivambu appointed national organiser of MK party

The former EFF deputy leader has been tasked with restructuring and expanding the party’s influence

By Mandisa Nyathi
IFP places MP Sanele Zondo on special leave after ‘missing wife’ claims domestic abuse
Politics
/ 22 August 2024

IFP places MP Sanele Zondo on special leave after ‘missing wife’ claims domestic abuse

Simenyiwe Dlomo-Zondo made the allegations of abuse on Instagram, but Zondo has also accused his wife of ‘assaulting’ him

By Staff Reporter
Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back
Politics
/ 21 August 2024

Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back

The impeached judge and uMkhonto weSizwe party MP said he would turn to the high court to challenge his removal from the bench

By Emsie Ferreira
Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa

Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed

By Des Erasmus
ANC sets its eyes on Tshwane as ActionSA targets speaker positions
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

ANC sets its eyes on Tshwane as ActionSA targets speaker positions

The ANC wants to unseat the Democratic Alliance, which has run Tshwane for more than a year with help from ActionSA, the African Christian Democratic Party and the Inkatha Freedom Party

By Mandisa Nyathi
Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.

By Lunga Mzangwe
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