Ramaphosa Faces Ultimatum

Ramaphosa Faces Ultimatum Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa is under increasing pressure after the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) demanded his resignation by the end of today. If he doesn’t step down, they plan to take urgent action in the Constitutional Court. This situation arises from claims that Ramaphosa has violated the constitution with recent decisions…

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Opposition Parties Unite Against Ramaphosa’s Presidency Budget Over Corruption Concerns

Natalie Nyathi In a heated session in the National Assembly yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa faced fierce opposition as various political parties rejected the budget for the Presidency, accusing him of leading a corrupt government. The debate unfolded against a backdrop of serious allegations regarding criminal activity within the police service and growing concerns about the…

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Political Parties File Criminal Charges Against Police Minister Mchunu

Natalie Nyathi Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is facing mounting pressure as multiple political parties have filed criminal charges against him in Cape Town, spurred by explosive allegations of corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service. The Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have both taken legal action, escalating the crisis surrounding…

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Parliamentary Action in Response to Mkhwanazi’s Allegations

Natalie Nyathi The political landscape in South Africa is on the brink of significant change as the fallout from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu continues to intensify. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has joined the growing chorus of concerned voices, indicating that parliamentary action may soon be…

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A Political Firestorm Unfolding

Natalie Nyathi The recent revelations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have set off a political firestorm in South Africa, raising serious questions about corruption and misconduct within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations implicate high-ranking officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, in a web of political interference and links to…

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Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on South African Products Amid Trade Tensions

Natalie Nyathi In a significant escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all South African imports, effective August 1, 2025. This decision, articulated in a formal letter to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reflects ongoing frustrations regarding what Trump deems “unfair trade practices” and persistent trade deficits….

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Steenhuisen Defends DA’s Withdrawal from National Dialogue Against Mbeki’s Criticism

Natalie Nyathi Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has sharply criticized former President Thabo Mbeki in response to Mbeki’s open letter condemning the DA’s decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. In his eleven-page letter, Mbeki argued that the DA’s withdrawal was misplaced and urged the party to reconsider its participation in the Government of…

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Mbeki Challenges Steenhuisen

Natalie Nyathi Former President Thabo Mbeki has written an open letter to Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, saying the DA’s choice to pull out of the upcoming National Dialogue was “misplaced” and not in the party’s best interests. Mbeki suggested that Steenhuisen should have considered leaving the Government of National Unity (GNU) instead. In…

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