Natalie Nyathi Mayor Dada Morero of Johannesburg is facing mounting pressure to urgently address the city’s deteriorating financial situation, following a strong warning from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. In a letter issued on July 30, Godongwana voiced serious concerns regarding the city’s financial management, particularly the high levels of unauthorized, irregular, and wasteful expenditure. Johannesburg,…
Natalie Nyathi The African National Congress (ANC) recently held an important National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting over the weekend in Johannesburg. The main focus was on the upcoming 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African exports. This tariff is set to take effect on August 7 and has raised concerns within the…
Natalie Nyathi With the G20 Summit set to take place in Johannesburg in November 2025, the city’s readiness to host the event is under intense scrutiny. The Democratic Alliance (DA), a prominent opposition party, has voiced serious concerns about Johannesburg’s capacity to welcome world leaders, citing widespread service delivery failures, governance instability, and financial mismanagement….
Natalie Nyathi Emma Powell has stepped down from her role as the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) spokesperson on International Relations. The resignation follows allegations that she spread disinformation about the South African government during a trip to the United States. Powell cited harassment, threats, and intimidation as factors influencing her decision, according to a statement posted…
Natalie Nyathi In the wake of explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against police management and the judiciary, EFF leader Julius Malema has publicly offered Mkhwanazi a position within the EFF should he be removed from his current role. Mkhwanazi recently revealed the findings of an investigation by the Gauteng…
Natalie Nyathi A significant shift in the relationship between the United States and South Africa is unfolding as the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs recently passed the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025. This bill, introduced by Republican Representative Ronny Jackson, signals a potential reassessment of the bilateral relationship and could lead…
Natalie Nyathi In a dramatic turn of events during the National Assembly’s vote on the Appropriation Bill, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party found itself in damage control mode after its Chief Whip, Colleen Makhubele, mistakenly voted in favor of the bill. This unexpected move contradicted the party’s publicly stated intention to reject the budget, leading…
Natalie Nyathi The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has filed a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa after he failed to respond to their ultimatum. The party had demanded his resignation or a retraction of comments he made about Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, with a deadline set for July 18, 2025. Ramaphosa did not…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Nobuhle Nkabane from her position as Minister of Higher Education and Training, appointing Buti Manamela, formerly the deputy minister, to take her place. This decision comes amid a growing scandal surrounding the appointments of individuals to the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) boards, with allegations of political…
Natalie Nyathi Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has set a deadline for responses to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s application in the Constitutional Court about Police Minister Senzo Mchunu being placed on special leave. This legal challenge comes amid serious corruption allegations against Mchunu, raising important questions about accountability in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa put…
