COGTA faces mounting legal pressure over defiance of court order as rights group moves to act against DG

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

he Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is under renewed scrutiny after a civil rights organisation, Right to Justice (R2J), announced ...

Tensions escalate between Izwi Labantu Forum and Deputy Minister over farmers' demands

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

This escalating tension between the Izwi Labantu Forum and government officials highlights the struggles faced by black emerging farmers in South Africa.

Izwi Labantu Forum criticises Nonceba Mhlauli over black farmers’ issues

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Tensions between the Izwi Labantu Forum and Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Bianca Mhlauli have escalated after the organisation accused government of ...

Year After Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Terror Proxies Are Back in the Open

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

lmost a year has passed since Operation Sindoor, and developments from across the border tell a troubling story. The Pakistani security establishment has not dismantled ...

Zambia faces critical electoral showdown with Hakainde Hichilema and Willah J. Mudolo readying for battle

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Gearing up for a nail-biting election, Zambia's political landscape is on the brink. With economic concerns and party divisions taking the fore, will Hakainde Hichilema ...

Mudolo rises as front runner for Zambia’s 2026 presidential election after role in Lungu burial dispute

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Will Willah Mudolo's principled leadership be the catalyst for change Zambia desperately needs?

Oil Price Volatility Keeps Inflation Risks Alive in Pakistan

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

As of March 2026, Pakistan’s economic outlook remains closely tied to movements in global oil markets, with fluctuating crude prices continuing to pose a key risk ...

Unisa celebrates five years of academic excellence and unveils new airport training facility

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

How Unisa is reshaping higher education with remarkable achievements and an innovative new training facility for aspiring aviators and engineers in this exciting ...

Why the ANC will not meet US ambassador

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

ANC refuses to meet with new US ambassador before formal credentials are presented, as tensions rise over proposed name changes and concerns about foreign interference ...

NEHAWU Shop steward writes Open Letter to Professor LenkaBula

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

A shop steward from the National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) has written an open letter reflecting on the leadership of Professor Puleng ...

Sulphur smell alarms Johannesburg residents as heavy odour blankets the city

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Residents in Johannesburg are on high alert this week as a foul sulphur odour blankets the city, causing widespread alarm. What is behind this unsettling smell, ...

Attorney Kaamilah Paulse under scrutiny as Legal Practice Council refers misconduct complaints

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

The unfolding story of attorney Kaamilah Paulse raises pressing questions about professional ethics within the legal field.

South Africa summons US ambassador after controversial remarks about 'Kill the Boer' chant

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell suggested that Washington is losing patience with the South African government because it has not addressed ...

Pakistan Faces Rising Crime Rates as Pressures Mount Nationwide

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Pakistan is experiencing a noticeable rise in crime, with increasing reports of theft, robbery, cyber offences, and other criminal activities highlighting growing ...

Legal Storm Engulfs Attorney Kaamilah Paulse as Disciplinary Action Looms Amid Bitter Child Access Dispute

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Parker Attorneys, acting on behalf of Casoojee, confirmed that their client has welcomed the decision by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) to refer Paulse to a formal ...

Gauteng government slams reports on rental spending as NGOs inspect leased buildings

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Right to Justice said its stock list shows Shenge accounts for roughly 1 percent of all buildings leased by government, with the vast majority owned by long established ...

NGOs to perform site visits to rented Johannesburg properties

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Non-governmental organisations are set to conduct site visits today at several government-leased buildings in Johannesburg, following media reports on Gauteng’s ...

56 Eloff Street ready for occupation after compliance upgrades, Shenge Property Group clarifies

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Shenge Property Group Rejects Misleading Claims, Emphasizes Legal Compliance and Government Control Over Lease Decisions

Dr. Lerato Nkosi critiques Budget Speech, proposes solutions for social grant reform

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

he announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with Dr. Lerato Nkosi, an economist and senior lecturer at the University of South Africa, offering a critical analysis ...

Experts respond to Finance Minister's 2026 Budget speech

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

South Africa’s 2026 Budget, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, marks a significant shift towards providing much-needed relief for households ...

Prof. Deon Tustin: 'While Budget 2026 brings stability, consumers and businesses face ongoing cost pressures'

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The CEO of the Bureau of Market Research warns that despite fiscal improvements, limited relief for households and businesses leaves many South Africans struggling ...

SIU probe reveals R16.3 million visa bribery scheme within Home Affairs

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Investigation finds immigration officials and foreign nationals allegedly colluded to sell permits and permanent residency through illicit payments

Public and analysts warn of another “SONA of lies” following Ramaphosa’s eighth address

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, outlining plans for growth, job creation, and service delivery. However, ...

Professor Madikizela highlights optimism and progress in President’s SONA

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), Professor Simphiwe Madikizela, Adjunct Academic and Professor of Economics at the ...

Mantula responds to SONA: Economic hardship must not erode Pan-Afrikan solidarity

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

“The youth of 1976 internationalised our struggle and reshaped the political direction of this country. Their sacrifices must remain central to our democratic narrative,” ...