The DA has backtracked on its threat to implement a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, despite tensions between the two parties. DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille confirmed on Tuesday that her party would not be proceeding with the motion “for now”, but emphasised that they would not be bullied by the…
The process to choose the country‟s next deputy chief justice starts on Wednesday when the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and leaders of political parties and others within the legal fraternity will interview three possible candidates. But President Cyril Ramaphosa, as head of the National Executive, after consulting the JSC and the leaders of parties represented…
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has condemned what it calls the continued dysfunction and ideological incoherence of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), following the Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield. According to the party, these developments “underscore the structural flaws inherent in the GNU’s composition,” which it says was…
UMKHONTO weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma believes he can “rescue” the ANC from its current leadership under President Cyril Ramaphosa. Zuma hauled Ramaphosa and his former party to court on Thursday in a bid to challenge his expulsion from the party. His decision to take the ANC and its leader to court came after…
Former Minister Malusi Gigaba has successfully obtained a temporary court order to stop the airing of an interview featuring his ex-wife, Noma Mngoma, on the Showmax series “Untied.” The interview, which delves into the turbulent aspects of their marriage, including allegations of infidelity, pornography addiction, and misuse of public funds, has raised significant public interest…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that Liam Jacobs is no longer a Member of Parliament (MP) following his recent defection to the Patriotic Alliance (PA). This confirmation came in response to questions regarding Jacobs’ resignation and status within the party. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau said: “The DA hasn’t received a resignation letter from Liam….
After reconfiguring the provincial executive committee four months ago to rebuild structures following last year’s humiliating defeat, the KwaZulu-Natal ANC has disbanded regional executive committees, which will be replaced with task teams. The decision was made recently, and the process was expected to kick off in KwaDukuza, where the party’s national leadership was expected to…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has delivered his keynote address at the government’s National Youth Day commemoration event in Potchefstroom, North West. IOL reported on Sunday that Mashatile will stand in for President Cyril Ramaphosa as the keynote speaker, as Ramaphosa travelled to Canada for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. In his keynote address, Mashatile took the…
The African National Congress (ANC) has marked Youth Day 2025 with a stirring tribute to the “militant and fearless Class of 1976,” while calling on today’s youth to pick up the baton and lead the charge against poverty, inequality, and socio-economic exclusion. ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the party joins millions of South Africans…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has once again denounced claims that there is a „white genocide‟ taking place in South Africa. Speaking at his party‟s 2025 Youth Day Rally, held at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, on June 16, Malema took a stab at foreign leaders who sought to undermine the…
