Natalie Nyathi South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on countries aligned with the BRICS economic bloc, asserting the right of nations to cooperate peacefully and pursue shared interests. Speaking at a press briefing in Rio de Janeiro, where he attended the 17th BRICS Summit,…
Natalie Nyathi As explosive allegations of political interference and corruption rock the South African Police Service (SAPS), the national leadership has moved to reassure the public that normal policing operations will continue uninterrupted across the country. This announcement comes amidst a backdrop of accusations leveled by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister…
Natalie Nyathi Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has firmly rejected allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering in police investigations related to a task team focused on political killings. Mchunu called these accusations “baseless” and lacking evidence. The controversy began during a media briefing at the KwaZulu-Natal provincial…
Natalie Nyathi The issue of healthcare access for foreign nationals in South Africa has sparked a heated debate. At the center of this discussion are the rights of undocumented immigrants and the responsibilities of the South African healthcare system. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has stated that access to healthcare is a constitutional…
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 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 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 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…
