Natalie Nyathi David Mabuza, the former Deputy President of South Africa, has died at the age of 64 after a prolonged illness. His passing occurred on July 3, 2025, in a Sandton hospital, leaving a significant mark on South African politics. Born on August 25, 1960, in Mpumalanga, Mabuza began his career as a teacher…
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…
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…
