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The Tshwane Council is set to meet yesterday amid growing political tensions within the governing coalition, following a wave of no-confidence motions in neighboring municipalities, including Johannesburg. The developments come after yesterday’s dramatic vote in Johannesburg, where ActionSA’s council speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu, was ousted in a surprise move, despite the party’s abstention in a separate […]

Yesterday, South Africa commemorates the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Freedom Charter, the foundational document of the country’s democracy. The African National Congress (ANC) claims that eight out of ten clauses in the charter have been fully implemented, but acknowledges that wealth redistribution and land reform remain unresolved. Progress and Criticism The ANC highlighted advancements in democratic

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has sharply criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to axe Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Andrew Whitfield, calling it a “calculated assault” on the DA and a display of “hypocrisy of the highest form.” The Presidency confirmed on Thursday that Whitfield was removed under Section 93(1) of the Constitution, which

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called an urgent meeting of its Federal Executive following the abrupt dismissal of Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Andrew Whitfield by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Presidency confirmed the decision in a brief statement, citing Section 93(1) of the Constitution, which grants the president authority to appoint and remove deputy

A 10-year-old girl, Reatlegile Pitsoyagae, continues to recover from a vicious pitbull attack in April that left her with life-altering injuries, including the loss of an eye and a fractured skull. The incident, captured in a widely circulated video, horrified the community and sparked calls for accountability. The attack occurred on April 2, 2025, around

Desperate parents in Ntsweletsoku Village, near Zeerust, are pleading for help as they continue searching for their missing sons, believed to have been taken to illegal initiation schools. At least eight young men remain unaccounted for, while three others were found on Wednesday in poor health after enduring harsh conditions. The North West Provincial Initiation

South Africa’s economy showed signs of stagnation in the first quarter of 2025, with private sector investment declining and unemployment rising, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank’s quarterly bulletin. Gross fixed capital formation—a key measure of investment—fell by 1.7% in the first three months of the year, driven by reduced spending by

Three years after the tragic deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, grieving families say they are still waiting for answers and accountability as the inquest into the incident drags on. The victims were remembered during a somber candlelight memorial service at St. Peter’s Methodist Church on Wednesday, marking the anniversary

Former African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma has launched a legal challenge against the ruling party and its current leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa, over the termination of his ANC membership. Zuma, who now leads the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, was expelled from the ANC in July 2023 after endorsing a rival political party, a

The African National Congress (ANC) has admitted that not all the rights envisioned in the Freedom Charter have been realized, 70 years after its adoption. While the party claims eight out of ten clauses have been implemented, land redistribution and wealth ownership remain significant challenges. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri addressed these issues in an