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
Tensions peaked in Parliament on Thursday as President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a session of oral questions. The proceedings were marked by a dramatic walkout by members of the EFF and the MKP. The volatility stemmed from a desire by some members to address a Constitutional Court ruling regarding the Phala Phala farm theft matter. Speaker … Read more
Parliamentarians expressed outrage on Wednesday after two Presidential Protection Services (PPS) officers were cleared by internal South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary proceedings. This outcome occurred despite the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) making adverse findings against the officials. The controversy centers on PPS head Major-General Wally Rhoode and Constable HH Rekhoto. Members of Parliament … Read more
The Constitutional Court is set to deliver a ruling this Friday on whether the National Assembly acted rationally when it rejected a report detailing alleged misconduct by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The case centers on a December 2022 vote where Parliament voted 214 to 148 against adopting the Section 89 Independent Panel Report. This report had … Read more
A recent march in Johannesburg signaled growing public frustration with perceived US interference in South African affairs, coinciding with a resurgence of grassroots support for the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Rising Tensions The demonstration, which proceeded from Newtown to Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, saw protesters carrying placards with … Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Following a public celebration of his life, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Was honored with a more private memorial service Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on the South Side of Chicago. The service, attended by approximately a few hundred family members, allies, and confidants, marked the culmination of a week of … Read more
South Africa-Israel Rift: A Harbinger of Shifting Global Alliances? The recent tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats between South Africa and Israel marks a significant escalation in a relationship already strained by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Beyond the immediate diplomatic fallout, this event signals a potentially broader realignment of global powers and a growing willingness to … Read more
Public hearings at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, investigating allegations of criminality, corruption, and political interference within the police and criminal justice system, are set to resume on Monday and are expected to be a major news focus. Interim Report The commission delivered an interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on December 17, just three months … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed ongoing frustration with the governance of Johannesburg, nearly a year after initial concerns were raised with city officials and stakeholders. The President launched the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group in March to address deteriorating services and infrastructure across the city. A City Facing Challenges Ramaphosa recently told ANC NEC members that … Read more
Despite optimistic pronouncements from ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, the African National Congress Youth League’s (ANCYL) recent elective conference in Polokwane, Limpopo, was plagued by logistical failures and allegations of mismanagement. Ramaphosa, speaking at the University of Limpopo on Monday, stated, “The ANC Youth League has come of age, and it is ready to lead,” and … Read more