Budget 2025 passed, but DA and EFF vow to challenge fiscal adoption in court

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen said how Parliament processed the VAT Budget was both unlawful and unconstitutional.

DA and ANC near deal to pass controversial budget with VAT hike, Expropriation Act untouched

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Negotiations between the ANC and DA negotiating teams regarding the budget resumed on Sunday afternoon, following a stalemate on Friday that threatened the stability ...

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero denies paying influencers to promote his work

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero firmly denies allegations of paying influencers to promote city initiatives, urging anyone with proof to come forward.

'He is just an opportunist': MKP pours cold water on Mbeki's claim that Zuma might have been an apartheid spy

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

According to Mbeki, Zuma might have worked as an informant or spy for the apartheid regime while he was in Robben Island prison.

Lesufi warns against foreign registration of spaza shops

Kamogelo Moichela and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi issues a stern warning against South Africans registering spaza shops for foreigners, highlighting the importance of local businesses ...

Zille admits DA prioritised business interests over South Africans

Mashudu Sadike and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Helen Zille’s controversial admission at the SA Chamber of Commerce reveals the DA’s prioritisation of business interests over the needs of South Africans, igniting ...

New MK MP threatened with removal through new petition

Siyabonga Sithole and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

On Tuesday, a petition started by an unidentified group of “concerned” citizens was launched.

Just like in 1993

Kamogelo Moichela and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The court dismissed his case, with costs, following his attempt to have the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) record of former president Jacob Zuma as ...

Family announces Dr Sam Motsuenyane’s funeral service details

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Dr Samuel Motsuenyane was the co-founder of the pivotal National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) and played a leading role in the establishment of ...

IEC calls for investigation into ‘fake signatures’ submitted by MK party

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

In a voice recording, IEC spokesperson Kate Bapela said the commission had noted the media reports and enquiries alleging that MK party submitted forged signatures ...

Defence minister lays down the law warning those who plan to disrupt elections

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The 2024 general elections are expected to be the most contested in the history of this country.

Defence minister lays down the law: those who plan to disrupt May 29 elections will be dealt with

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Addressing the media on the state of readiness for the elections, Modise warned that prosecutors would be ready to prosecute offences such as electoral fraud and ...

Seven parties join Maimane’s Bosa to mount a united challenge in May 29 elections

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane said the parties agreed not to contest the elections as individual entities, but as a collective under the banner of his party.

Fikile Mbalula determined to plug the leaks

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

In the recording, President Cyril Ramaphosa can be heard urging members to work around getting at least 14 million votes to win the elections.

2024 elections: Housing crisis tops the list of key priorities for voters

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) has built houses in the 30 years of rule but they promised to build more houses.

‘Too personal’: Malema slams IEC’s decision to appeal Electoral Court’s ruling to bring Zuma back on ballot paper

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The IEC barred Zuma from contesting the elections. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison by the Constitutional Court after a contempt of court conviction in ...

EFF and MK Party set to be big players

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

A recent survey conducted in South Africa’s three major metros has indicated that the EFF and Jacob Zuma-endorsed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will be big players ...

Unisa probes over 1,400 cases of cheating in online exams

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Unisa’s vice chancellor for institutional development, Ramagoai Magano, said disciplinary measures relating to the dishonesty of students in the exams were under ...

Corruption, lack of skills, and accountability led to broken municipal governance systems

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Water Minister, Senzo Mchunu promised that his department would intervene in local municipalities to hold accountable officials who failed to deliver services to ...

MK Party redeployments sees four youth leaders out in the cold

Kamogelo Moichela and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The party also announced the removal of other Youth League members, including deputy president Thapelo Maisha, Gaan Cibane, who served as interim secretary-general, ...

LOOK: Residents barricade roads after informal settlement near Rabie Ridge demolished

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

More than 1,000 shacks, wooden, and brick houses were demolished in Glen Austin near Rabie Ridge and Mayibuye over the weekend.

Limpopo bus crash: Search efforts ongoing as 34 bodies recovered

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The police said authorities were still combing the scene for more bodies.

Hospitals will not be interrupted during Easter Holidays, Gauteng Health assures residents

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

According to the department, all public hospitals and 38 Community Health Centres (CHCs) offering 24-hour services will remain open to provide medical care to those ...

Housing crisis: Dilapidated, hijacked, and crime-ridden buildings have become homes for many families in Gauteng

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Many low-income, unemployed, and disadvantaged people have taken over Gauteng’s vacant land and dilapidated buildings to have shelter over their heads.

‘Apartheid government passed nothing but generational poverty to South Africans’- Ramaphosa commemorates Human Rights Day ...

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

During his address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the democratic government was doing everything in its power to dismantle the apartheid government’s system.

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