Natalie Nyathi The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing, and many countries are trying to find a way to bring about peace. Recent events show a complicated situation, with both diplomatic talks and military actions happening. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is actively involved in discussions to address the conflict. On August 23, 2025,…
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 Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced Cilliers Brink as its mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane in the upcoming local government elections. The announcement, made on August 15, 2025, signals Brink’s return to the forefront of Tshwane politics, as he seeks to regain the position he held for 18 months before being…
Natalie Nyathi Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is scheduled to stand trial in November 2025 for her alleged role in inciting the July 2021 unrest that resulted in widespread public violence, looting, and destruction, primarily in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The trial is set to take place in the Durban High…
Shivambu Expelled from MK Party Amidst Allegations of Disloyalty Natalie Nyathi Floyd Shivambu, the former Secretary-General of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has been formally expelled following a series of internal conflicts and accusations of plotting against party leadership. The MK Party confirmed the expulsion on Friday, stating that a letter of dismissal had been…
Natalie Nyathi Several key foundations representing prominent South African leaders have announced their withdrawal from the upcoming National Dialogue, raising concerns about the event’s direction. The foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation, cited reasons such as rushed processes and a lack of clear budget as key factors in their decision….
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a telephone conversation on August 6, 2025, to address bilateral trade matters as the U.S. imposed new tariffs on South African goods. The call occurred just hours before the new tariffs, set at 30%, came into effect. During the discussion,…
Natalie Nyathi The African National Congress (ANC) is under fire after holding a recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Germiston Civic Centre, a government-owned facility. Opposition parties, particularly the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), are accusing the ANC of abusing state resources for its own political purposes. The ANC’s NEC meeting, a key gathering…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging South Africa to adapt quickly to the new 30% tariffs imposed by the United States on South African imports. These tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump, are part of a strategy to reshape global trade and could significantly impact South Africa’s economy. The new tariffs are set to…
