Natalie Nyathi Former South African President Jacob Zuma has recently made a strong case for African nations to adopt a single currency as a vital step toward strengthening intra-African trade and achieving economic independence. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Leadership Lecture at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana, Zuma emphasized that a unified…
Unions Slam Police Commissioner’s Claims Linking Wage Demands to Workforce Shortages and Crime Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is facing strong criticism from trade unions after suggesting that union demands for higher wages contribute to police workforce shortages, ultimately impacting crime rates. Mkhwanazi’s comments, made during a stakeholder engagement on crime…
Eminent Persons Group Reaches Out to Thabo Mbeki Foundation and Others After National Dialogue Withdrawal Natalie Nyathi The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has made a move to re-engage with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and other legacy foundations following their recent withdrawal from the National Dialogue process. This development comes after concerns were raised about…
African Leaders Attend Development Conference in Japan Natalie Nyathi Today, Japan is hosting a significant development conference aimed at strengthening partnerships between African nations and Japan. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) brings together influential leaders, including Kenya’s President William Ruto, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This three-day…
SANTACO Pledges to Cover Funeral Costs for Slain E-Hailing Driver Siyanda Mvelase Natalie Nyathi In a gesture of support and remorse, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has pledged to cover all funeral costs for Siyanda Mvelase, the 27-year-old e-hailing driver who was brutally murdered in Soweto last week. Mvelase was shot and his…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 18, 2025, to discuss the outcome of Putin’s recent summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska. The call highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine and the importance of South…
ANC to Take Disciplinary Action Against Gigaba and Mchunu for Public Statements Natalie Nyathi The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it will be taking disciplinary measures against two of its prominent members, Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, following their recent public statements that the party deems damaging and divisive. The ANC’s National Spokesperson,…
Natalie Nyathi Senzo Mchunu, a prominent member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee, has delivered a dire warning about the party’s future, stating that the ANC is on the verge of collapse and requires urgent intervention to be saved. Mchunu, who served as Minister of Police until recently, made these remarks at a memorial event…
Natalie Nyathi The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO, has refuted allegations that it is imposing restrictions on citizens regarding their choice of transport. According to recent social media reports, taxi operators were supposedly preventing motorists from carrying multiple passengers in their private vehicles. These reports also claimed that parents were being warned against transporting…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa took an important step towards shaping its future with the first National Convention, held in Pretoria on August 15-16, 2025. The convention, themed “Uniting Voices, Shaping the Nation,” aimed to start a National Dialogue focused on addressing the country’s challenges and building a shared vision for the next 30 years. President…
