Natalie Nyathi Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that the National Dialogue will continue as planned, despite the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) withdrawal from the initiative. This comes in the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent dismissal of DA MP Andrew Whitfield, which prompted the party to step back from the dialogue process. During a service…
Natalie Nyathi The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is facing fresh turmoil, as several Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding the removal of Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele. Just weeks after her appointment, internal strife reveals ongoing divisions within the party. In a letter to party president Jacob Zuma, dissenting MPs accuse Makhubele of poor leadership and…
Natalie Nyathi Acting Mayor Kenny Kunene was in Johannesburg’s inner city on Tuesday, leading inspections of buildings suspected of harboring undocumented immigrants. Accompanied by JMPD officers and immigration officials, Kunene aimed to enforce city bylaws in the CBD. The inspection along Marshall Street revealed several hijacked buildings, each crowded with shacks on every floor. In…
Natalie Nyathi People in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni are facing water supply cuts as Rand Water carries out maintenance work. The project started on Monday and will reduce water pumping by 50% for two days. Areas affected include parts of Johannesburg, Germiston, Benoni, and Katlehong. The maintenance will continue until Wednesday, and it may take up…
Natalie Nyathi Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chair Helen Zille has issued a strong warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa, indicating that a motion of no confidence is a real possibility if concerns over corruption and governance are not addressed. This comes amid growing friction within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and increasing DA discontent with…
