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ATM will treat criminals like ‘dogs’ and bring back death penalty, says leader Zungula
Politics
/ 25 March 2024

ATM will treat criminals like ‘dogs’ and bring back death penalty, says leader Zungula

If elected, the African Transformation Movement will not play ‘sweethearts’ with criminals and would also not consider their human rights

By Lunga Mzangwe
BREAKING: Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering
Politics
/ 25 March 2024

BREAKING: Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering

Advocate’s affidavit reveals trail of bribes allegedly pocketed by the National Assembly speaker, who is expected to appear in court today

By Khaya Koko
Focus on jobs and borders as Mashaba launches ActionSA manifesto
Politics
/ 23 March 2024

Focus on jobs and borders as Mashaba launches ActionSA manifesto

Cabinet will be cut to a maximum of 20 posts and deputy minister positions done away with

By Paddy Harper
ANC backs Duma, blames Buthelezi after royal microphone gaffe
Politics
/ 23 March 2024

ANC backs Duma, blames Buthelezi after royal microphone gaffe

The KwaZulu-Natal government claims the traditional prime minister wanted to ‘collapse’ royal event

By Paddy Harper
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case
Politics
/ 22 March 2024

To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case

The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney, who wrote an email to the NPA saying she would present herself to the police

By Khaya Koko
Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest
Politics
/ 22 March 2024

Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest

The president reportedly said he would not meddle when told that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula could be taken into custody over graft

By Khaya Koko and Lizeka Tandwa
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula takes ‘special leave’, contradicts her lawyer on imminent arrest
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula takes ‘special leave’, contradicts her lawyer on imminent arrest

Mapisa-Nqakula resigned as National Assembly speaker on Thursday amid graft allegations, saying she had done so to ‘protect the integrity of parliament’

By Khaya Koko
Vote of no confidence? Malema announces Shivambu’s exit from KZN
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Vote of no confidence? Malema announces Shivambu’s exit from KZN

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the party’s secretary general, Marshall Dlamini, would replace Shivambu as its national deployee in the province

By Lizeka Tandwa
Speaker to be arrested over R4 million in corruption and money laundering
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Speaker to be arrested over R4 million in corruption and money laundering

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to hand herself over to the police in Pretoria on Friday

By Khaya Koko
State shouldn’t be ‘scared’ to employ ANC members, youth league president says
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

State shouldn’t be ‘scared’ to employ ANC members, youth league president says

Collen Malatji doubles down on call on Gauteng premier to give ANC members work under the Nasi Ispani jobs initiative

By Lunga Mzangwe
Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation

The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the search and seizure operation a fortnight after Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denied any wrongdoing

By Emsie Ferreira
Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs

Some blame labour protections and unions for South Africa’s economic malaise. But this claim lacks evidence and stands to leave us in an even worse position

By Sarah Smit
ANC tells electoral court it is not targeting MK party
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

ANC tells electoral court it is not targeting MK party

Acting for the MK party, Dali Mpofu said the ANC was only challenging the registration of the party because Jacob Zuma was campaigning for it

By Des Erasmus
Mahlobo mum on inclusion in ANC election list despite state capture allegations
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Mahlobo mum on inclusion in ANC election list despite state capture allegations

The deputy minister said he would not discuss the list or internal debates

By Lunga Mzangwe
We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike

The Jacob Zuma-backed party will be facing off in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, which is trying to have it deregistered

By Des Erasmus
ANC will use cadre deployment judgment to force DA to release its own records
Politics
/ 18 March 2024

ANC will use cadre deployment judgment to force DA to release its own records

The ruling party believes the DA is ‘compelled’ to go public on how it took decisions on top appointments where it governs

By Lunga Mzangwe
Committee attendance by MPs worsens, says Parliamentary Monitoring Group
Politics
/ 18 March 2024

Committee attendance by MPs worsens, says Parliamentary Monitoring Group

While some members of parliament attended as many as 20 meetings, others have attended none

By Paddy Harper
Thabo Mbeki a flip flopper over ANC campaigning, says Malema
Politics
/ 15 March 2024

Thabo Mbeki a flip flopper over ANC campaigning, says Malema

The EFF leader said there was nothing wrong with Jacob Zuma forming the MK party because Thabo Mbeki had backed the formation of Cope

By Lunga Mzangwe
Giyani water debacle ‘not all our fault’
Politics
/ 15 March 2024

Giyani water debacle ‘not all our fault’

Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha made the claim during an elections debate hosted by the University of Limpopo and the
Mail & Guardian

By Lunga Mzangwe
Durban is dying: Violent strike highlights ongoing decay
Politics
/ 15 March 2024

Durban is dying: Violent strike highlights ongoing decay

Filth, frequent electricity and water outages and grotesque E-Coli levels in rivers have angered businesses and residents

By Des Erasmus
Former DG wants ‘liar’ Gordhan held accountable for SAA deal
Politics
/ 14 March 2024

Former DG wants ‘liar’ Gordhan held accountable for SAA deal

Kgathatso Tlhakudi said the allegations of an irregular selection process and the undervaluation of SAA assets to unfairly enrich selected ‘oligarchs’ should be spotlighted

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mbeki confirms he will campaign for ANC
Politics
/ 14 March 2024

Mbeki confirms he will campaign for ANC

The former president said the Democratic Alliance’s call to have the West send election observers showed where its trust lay

By Lunga Mzangwe
IFP ‘excited’ as it takes three Newcastle wards off ANC in by elections
Politics
/ 14 March 2024

IFP ‘excited’ as it takes three Newcastle wards off ANC in by elections

The governing party managed to retain three wards in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and North West

By Paddy Harper
Limpopo premier’s ‘unemployment is increasing at a decreasing rate’ claim jeered
Politics
/ 13 March 2024

Limpopo premier’s ‘unemployment is increasing at a decreasing rate’ claim jeered

During a Mail & Guardian elections town hall debate, he also blamed technology in part for the high joblessness rate

By Lunga Mzangwe
Embattled NFP makes the ballot – for now
Politics
/ 13 March 2024

Embattled NFP makes the ballot – for now

The National Freedom Party still has to navigate two court cases and a liquidation battle

By Paddy Harper
Limpopo’s Florence Radzilani fails to make it to the top of ANC’s provincial candidates list
Politics
/ 12 March 2024

Limpopo’s Florence Radzilani fails to make it to the top of ANC’s provincial candidates list

ANC bigwigs Zweli Mkhize, Bathabile Dlamini and Zandile Gumede have been left off the national and provincial lists

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: ANC will act on state capture linked individuals — but only when they are charged
Politics
/ 11 March 2024

Mbalula: ANC will act on state capture linked individuals — but only when they are charged

The party’s secretary general said the ANC had removed people from its election candidates lists those who were affected by its step-aside rule and those with criminal records

By Lunga Mzangwe
Big show of IFP muscle as party launches 2024 election manifesto
Politics
/ 10 March 2024

Big show of IFP muscle as party launches 2024 election manifesto

The IFP will reserve 80% of all jobs for South Africans and restrict foreign access to the small business sector

By Paddy Harper
Jacob Zuma heads MK party list
Politics
/ 9 March 2024

Jacob Zuma heads MK party list

Party has fielded a mix of political newcomers and long-time Zuma associates

By Paddy Harper
Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy
Politics
/ 9 March 2024

Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy

With the country’s economy on the brink, the ‘Big Three’s’ employment and growth promises hold more weight than ever

By Sarah Smit
Pravin Gordhan announces retirement
Politics
/ 8 March 2024

Pravin Gordhan announces retirement

Gordhan’s 30-year political career has been marked by his stance on transparency but he has been accused of leaving state-owned enterprises “chronically dependent” on taxpayer bailouts.

By Lyse Comins
‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’
Politics
/ 8 March 2024

‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’

The party is also aiming for gains in two provinces, says president on the eve of its manifesto launch

By Paddy Harper
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