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Minister Hlabisa Condemns Controversial Nigerian “King” Coronation in Eastern Cape

BHISHO – A simmering tension between cultural preservation and the realities of a multicultural society erupted into open political controversy this week as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, issued a scathing condemnation of a coronation ceremony held in the Eastern Cape. The event, which saw a Nigerian national installed as a…

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SABC Axes ‘Face the Nation’ Despite Strong Viewership

In a decision that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s media landscape, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has abruptly cancelled the acclaimed political talk show Face the Nation, leaving staff, industry watchers, and loyal viewers reeling. The move comes despite the programme, hosted by the incisive Clement Manyathela, consistently drawing strong viewership numbers and establishing…

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No Alliance: Malema Dismisses EFF–MKP Merger Speculation

With the 2026 local government elections on the horizon, political maneuvering has begun in earnest. However, one potential partnership has been unceremoniously shut down before it could even gain traction. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has delivered a definitive and characteristically blunt dismissal of any speculation suggesting a merger or electoral alliance between…

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Eastern Cape Leaders Outrage After Nigerian “King” Coronation in East London Sparks National Tension

 A storm is brewing in the Eastern Cape after traditional leaders erupted in anger over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian “king” in East London, warning that the incident threatens to inflame tensions, undermine South Africa’s constitutionally recognized traditional leadership system, and provoke avoidable conflict between communities. The Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoi-San…

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