Former Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula has publicly predicted that President Cyril Ramaphosa will face arrest within months regarding the Phala Phala scandal. According to Nqakula, the investigation into the 2020 theft of foreign currency from the President’s Limpopo game farm has produced “overwhelming” evidence that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is currently … Read more
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has successfully intervened in a major retrenchment dispute at retail giant Pick n Pay, preventing the immediate loss of more than 22,000 jobs. Following a six-hour negotiation session, the company agreed to pause its Section 189 restructuring process and return to collective bargaining with labor unions. How did the … Read more
Greater Tzaneen local municipality mayor Gerson Molapisane is facing increasing pressure to step down, as the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the Norman Mashabane region has formally joined calls for his resignation. This development comes just two weeks after both the Limpopo provincial ANC leadership and the regional party structure initiated similar demands. The conflict … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development. The decision has prompted a widespread political response, with parties across the spectrum describing the move as a necessary step amid growing public pressure and mounting allegations. ANC Praises Commitment to Ethics The African National Congress (ANC) has praised the … Read more
Former Gauteng ANC secretary Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza has approached the KuGompo City high court to seek a default judgment against arts activist Bandile Magibili. Nciza is pursuing a defamation claim to compel Magibili to pay about R5m. The Roots of the Legal Dispute The conflict originates from an interview Magibili gave in September last year … Read more
The Battle for the ANC Helm: Market Stability vs. Party Loyalty The corridors of power in South Africa are buzzing with speculation as the African National Congress (ANC) prepares for its next elective conference. For financial markets and institutional investors, the identity of the next leader is more than just a political curiosity—it is a … Read more
Mbalula’s Broadside: ANC, Iran, Russia, and Internal Fractures – What’s Next? ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has ignited a firestorm of controversy with recent public statements targeting US President Donald Trump, addressing allegations of Iranian funding, and publicly rebuking absent members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). These events, occurring against a backdrop of global … Read more
South Africa’s economic future is uncertain, with some analysts suggesting fundamental political change may be necessary for sustained growth. This assessment comes following a panel discussion at North-West University’s Business School focused on the direction of policy in an election year. Dawie Roodt on the ANC and Economic Control Chief economist at Efficient Group, Dawie … Read more
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has predicted a significant decline in support for the African National Congress (ANC) in upcoming local government elections, stating that no intervention will be able to reverse the party’s trajectory. Malema made the remarks during a media briefing in Johannesburg this week. He asserted that the ANC’s 34% … Read more
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have announced an immediate end to all cooperation and working relationships with the African National Congress (ANC). The decision, delivered by EFF leader Julius Malema, stems from what he describes as the ANC’s abandonment of agreed-upon principles of co-governance. Fractured Alliances The EFF and ANC have previously shared power in … Read more