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…
Natalie Nyathi The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is dealing with serious internal issues, including claims of fake documents and leadership disputes. This situation escalated when leaked letters, supposedly from MK Party Deputy President John Hlophe, circulated, leading him to address the public to clear up the rumors. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Dr. John Hlophe,…
Natalie Nyathi The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is facing fresh turmoil, as several Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding the removal of Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele. Just weeks after her appointment, internal strife reveals ongoing divisions within the party. In a letter to party president Jacob Zuma, dissenting MPs accuse Makhubele of poor leadership and…
Natalie Nyathi Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chair Helen Zille has issued a strong warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa, indicating that a motion of no confidence is a real possibility if concerns over corruption and governance are not addressed. This comes amid growing friction within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and increasing DA discontent with…
Natalie Nyathi Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), has warned the Democratic Alliance (DA) about ongoing tensions in the Government of National Unity (GNU). His comments come after President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed Andrew Whitfield, the DA’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, for taking an unauthorized trip to the United…
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday,John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), held a media briefing to announce the party’s withdrawal from the upcoming national dialogue. He described the initiative as a “waste of time and money” and criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for his handling of corruption within the government. Steenhuisen expressed frustration over the firing…
Natalie Nyathi Nhlamulo Ndlela, the national spokesperson for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has formally asked Floyd Shivambu, the former Secretary General of the party, to issue a public apology and retract statements he made during an interview on eNCA on June 23, 2025. In that interview, Shivambu accused Ndlela of being “always on drugs”…
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…
Natalie Nyathi The MK Party (MKP) is currently grappling with significant internal strife, particularly surrounding the controversial figure of Mary Phadi. Recent developments have raised concerns about the party’s direction and leadership accountability. Mary Phadi was reinstated by a court following her unfair dismissal, which has sparked intense debate within the MKP. While this legal…
Floyd Shivambu Announces Plans for New Political Party Natalie Nyathi Floyd Shivambu, the former secretary-general of the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party, held a press conference today at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand to announce his plans for a new political party. This comes after his recent removal from MK amid serious allegations. Shivambu…
