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 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…
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is at a critical juncture in his tenure as he prepares to face a motion of no confidence, initiated by the Democratic Alliance (DA). This motion, set to be debated during a special council sitting, comes just ten months after Morero took office and highlights the growing discontent surrounding…
Natalie Nyathi TymeBank founder and CEO Coenraad Jonker has reached out to Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, urging him to reconsider a significant increase in fees for identity verification services, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Jonker warns that this 6,500% hike could harm financial access for millions of South Africans. He…
Natalie Nyathi In a significant development for Johannesburg residents, Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that a settlement has been reached between City Power and Eskom regarding their long-standing debt dispute. This resolution comes after years of incorrect billing issues and financial challenges faced by the city’s power utility. During a media briefing, Ramokgopa…
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday morning, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba launched the party’s campaign for the upcoming local government elections in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The event aimed to address longstanding issues in the community, but not all residents welcomed the political initiative. Mashaba, joined by Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya and ActionSA’s national chairperson Michael Beaumont, sought to…
Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Independence Natalie Nyathi Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed the South African government’s commitment to judicial independence during the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court at Constitutional Hill. This event gathered dignitaries, judicial leaders, and government officials to honor the court’s role in promoting rights and democracy. In his speech,…
Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado Project Stuck in Limbo Natalie Nyathi The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone in Limpopo was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018, hoping to attract over R40 billion in investments. However, after seven years, the project has mostly stalled, with only one company showing real interest in investing. Despite spending more than R100 million…
EPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE EMBARKS ON WORKING VISIT TO RUSSIA BY LERATO PHOSISI Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in Moscow, Russia, on a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The visit, which will take place in two cities, Moscow and st. Petersburg, will focus on…
