Natalie Nyathi South Africa has successfully concluded its Phase 4 Assessment regarding the implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. This assessment took place from June 24 to 27, 2025, during a session of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery (WGB). The South African delegation, which included representatives from the…
Natalie Nyathi Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), has warned the Democratic Alliance (DA) about ongoing tensions in the Government of National Unity (GNU). His comments come after President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed Andrew Whitfield, the DA’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, for taking an unauthorized trip to the United…
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday,John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), held a media briefing to announce the party’s withdrawal from the upcoming national dialogue. He described the initiative as a “waste of time and money” and criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for his handling of corruption within the government. Steenhuisen expressed frustration over the firing…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear that he will not give in to demands from DA leader John Steenhuisen about removing ANC ministers. This comes after Steenhuisen issued an ultimatum for the president to dismiss ministers involved in wrongdoing within 48 hours, following the firing of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and…
Natalie Nyathi South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Andrew Whitfield, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition from the Democratic Alliance (DA). This decision, announced on June 26, 2025, has sparked controversy within the ruling coalition and raised questions about the stability of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Whitfield’s firing comes amid…
Natalie Nyathi Kamogelo Baukudi, a 19-year-old learner, has been rescued by police in the Free State after being kidnapped for over 20 days. The rescue took place early this morning, resulting in the arrest of five suspects involved in the abduction. According to Brigadier Motantsi Makhele, the provincial police spokesperson, the operation was based on…
Natalie Nyathi A massive fire erupted at the South African Breweries (SAB) depot in Soweto this afternoon, leading to a rapid response from emergency services. According to preliminary reports, the blaze was triggered by a grass fire in a nearby field, which quickly spread to the storage area within the facility. The Johannesburg Emergency Services…
Natalie Nyathi Nhlamulo Ndlela, the national spokesperson for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has formally asked Floyd Shivambu, the former Secretary General of the party, to issue a public apology and retract statements he made during an interview on eNCA on June 23, 2025. In that interview, Shivambu accused Ndlela of being “always on drugs”…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned municipalities about the serious issue of underspending their allocated budgets, calling it a betrayal of public trust and likening it to treason against South African citizens. His remarks were made during a session in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), where he discussed the impact of failing to…
Natalie Nyathi In a significant political event for the City of Johannesburg, Mayor Dada Morero has successfully survived a motion of no confidence, reinforcing his position just ten months after his election. The council vote, which took place on June 25, 2025, showcased both support and opposition within the city’s governance structure. The motion to…
