Operation Dudula Trio in Court After Soweto Clinic Disruption

Natalie Nyathi Three members of Operation Dudula appeared in the Orlando Magistrate’s Court today, August 11, 2025, following their arrest for disrupting services at a local clinic in Soweto. The women, aged between 49 and 60, are accused of storming the Lilian Ngoyi Clinic and demanding that patients produce identification documents to verify their nationality….

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National Dialogue Forges Ahead with Restructured Team After Foundation Withdrawals

Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a restructuring of the National Dialogue’s organising team following the withdrawal of several key legacy foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki and Steve Biko Foundations. The move comes after the foundations cited concerns over budgetary constraints and insufficient time to adequately prepare for the first National Convention, scheduled for…

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Shivambu Expelled from MK Party Amidst Allegations of Disloyalty

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…

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Key Foundations Withdraw from National Dialogue, ActionSA Reconsiders Participation

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….

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Gauteng Health Department Assures Public of Medicine Availability

Natalie Nyathi The Gauteng Health Department has assured residents that public health facilities in the province continue to have reliable access to essential medicines, despite challenges in the global supply chain. This reassurance comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) raised concerns about delays at the medical supply depot. They claimed that these delays have caused…

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US Tariffs on South African Goods Take Effect

Natalie Nyathi Today marks the implementation of 30 percent tariffs imposed by the United States on goods imported from South Africa. This action by the Trump administration is part of a broader strategy to address what it considers trade deficits with countries around the world. The tariffs will affect approximately seven and a half percent…

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