Undeterred by the loss of senior members to the DA, the party’s new Provincial Task Team promises to rebuild from the grassroots and take the fight “to the doorstep” of its rival. CAPE TOWN – The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape has vowed a dramatic revival, insisting that the high-profile defection of former…
In a stunning reversal, the MK Party nullifies van Rooyen’s appointment and suspends senior leader John Hlophe, exposing deep internal turmoil. JOHANNESBURG – In a move echoing a painful chapter of the past, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has fired Des van Rooyen as the party’s parliamentary chief whip just a day after appointing…
In a significant pre-election blow, the veteran ANC organiser and two ward councillors cross the floor, citing party factionalism and a lack of “coloured” representation. CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has scored a significant political victory with the defection of former ANC Western Cape secretary Neville Delport and two ward councillors, bolstering its campaign…
In a nuanced testimony, Firoz Cachalia stands by his criticism of General Mkhwanazi’s dramatic public appearance but acknowledges the “alarming” evidence of police infiltration by criminal cartels. CAPE TOWN – Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has told a parliamentary inquiry that he was deeply concerned by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s decision to hold…
In a bombshell testimony at the Madlanga Commission, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo revealed that Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya was seen using a vehicle registered to a prolific criminal. PRETORIA – A senior South African Police Service (SAPS) official, Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, is under intense scrutiny after it was revealed he was frequently seen driving…
In a meeting that signals a potent alignment of political visions, former South African President Jacob Zuma was received by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, for high-level bilateral talks at the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou on November 3, 2025. The encounter, rich with symbolism, was not merely a diplomatic formality but a strategic…
JOHANNESBURG – In a landmark move for its presidency, South Africa has placed the empowerment of women and the fight for gender equality at the very heart of the G20 2025 agenda. The nation’s framework outlines three interconnected pillars—the Care Economy, Financial Inclusion, and combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)—as critical to building a just and…
CAPE TOWN – In a massive and sustained clampdown on gang violence, South African Police Service (SAPS) operations in the Western Cape have led to more than 9,000 arrests since April, with over 1,500 illegal firearms ripped from the hands of criminals. The staggering figures were released this weekend, showcasing the results of a targeted strategy…
In a move that solidifies his authority while reigniting a years-old legal controversy, the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has unanimously appointed Kagiso Michael Lerutla as its permanent City Manager. The decision, made by a full council on October 30, 2025, places the 39-year-old chartered accountant at the helm of one of South Africa’s largest…
In a dramatic escalation of its probe, the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating corruption within the criminal justice system has resolved to call incarcerated businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to testify, a move that will require high-security arrangements to bring him from his prison cell to the inquiry. The committee, which is also poised to request…
