Natalie Nyathi Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a military court. This decision was made on September 30, 2025, after he was found guilty of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity for his alleged support of the M23 rebel group. The…
Natalie Nyathi Kenny Kunene, the Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), is set to return as a Joburg Councillor after an independent investigation found no wrongdoing on his part. This comes after he resigned in July 2025 from his roles as Councillor and Joburg Transport MMC (Member of the Mayoral Committee) while an investigation…
Natalie Nyathi The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have taken decisive action by laying criminal charges against Operation Dudula, a vigilante group, following the tragic death of a one-year-old child in Alexandra. The charges stem from allegations that members of Operation Dudula obstructed the child’s mother from accessing essential medical care at a local clinic. Grace…
Natalie Nyathi With local government elections looming, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a blunt message to local African National Congress (ANC) councillors: improve performance or face political ruin. Speaking at a “roll call” meeting at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on September 15, 2025, Ramaphosa emphasized the critical role councillors play in the party’s future. “Without you…
Natalie Nyathi During a recent virtual meeting, leaders from the BRICS bloc,a group of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—expressed strong opposition to what they termed “tariff blackmail” and economic protectionism. This meeting was initiated by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and highlighted the growing challenges posed by unilateral…
Natalie Nyathi The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is gearing up to begin its critical hearings into police corruption in South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi expected to be the first witness. The inquiry is set to start on September 17, 2025, and aims to investigate serious allegations of corruption, political interference,…
Natalie Nyathi U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in November, which will be held in South Africa. Instead, he plans to send Vice President JD Vance to represent the United States at this important meeting of world leaders. In a brief talk with reporters in the…
Natalie Nyathi Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with investigating explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is actively preparing for its hearings, though facing delays and public disagreements over witness appearances. The committee will meet today, to receive a progress report on its readiness. Mkhwanazi’s allegations, made public in July 2025,…
Natalie Nyathi Stanley Mathabatha has resigned from his position as the ANC Provincial Chairperson in Limpopo, effective immediately. In a letter addressed to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, dated September 1, 2025, Mathabatha expressed concerns about misconduct and a decline in ANC values within the organization. He specifically mentioned issues related to the conferences in the…
Natalie Nyathi The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is escalating its challenge against Premier Panyaza Lesufi, threatening a motion of no confidence amid growing concerns over the province’s escalating crime rates and the perceived failure of Lesufi’s administration to address the crisis . DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has been a vocal critic, asserting that…
