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‘No friction between Dean and me’: Pappas sets sights on new opportunities outside uMngeni

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Chris Pappas, the current mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming municipal elections, citing opportunities outside of politics. Though, sources within the Democratic Alliance (DA) suggest internal friction may be a contributing factor to his decision. Allegations of Internal Tensions According to sources familiar with DA dynamics in … Read more

We will not be bullied, SA tells US

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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

Zuma pushes unity message during visit to Malema family

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Former President Jacob Zuma, leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK party), called for unified action among black political parties in South Africa, emphasizing the demand to overcome historical oppression and achieve genuine freedom, and equality. Zuma Urges Unity Among Black Political Parties Zuma made the appeal on Friday afternoon although visiting the family home … Read more

Trump can’t dictate to nations including Iran who they elect

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new supreme leader of Iran, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, just over a week after he was killed in US-Israeli strikes. New Iranian Supreme Leader The 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei is described as a hard-line figure with close ties to the powerful Revolutionary Guard. Israel has already described him … Read more

Six arrested at Randburg flats that owe R4m as city seeks uninhabitable order

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Authorities in Johannesburg raided three properties in Randburg on Wednesday, targeting buildings with significant municipal debt and reported by-law infringements. The actions resulted in the arrest of six foreign nationals and renewed calls for amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act). Property ‘uninhabitable’ The most severely … Read more

Work or study in Russia: Inside the tactics allegedly used by MK party to supply African cannon fodder

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Russia’s Shadow Army: The Growing Trend of Foreign Fighters and the Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations The war in Ukraine has exposed a disturbing trend: Russia’s increasing reliance on foreign fighters, particularly those recruited from economically vulnerable nations. Recent reports indicate that Russia has recruited over 1,400 African men since 2023, with 32 hailing from South … Read more

Increased security for ActionSA mayoral candidate constantly in trouble with the law

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ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has voiced strong support for Xolani Khumalo, the party’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, despite Khumalo currently facing legal challenges related to his previous crime-fighting work. Khumalo, known for his role on the television show Sizokthola, is navigating two separate court cases. Collapsed Police Service? Mashaba asserts that a perceived collapse of the … Read more

AbaThembu king ‘boots out’ Mandla Mandela as chief of Mvezo

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AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has removed Mandla Mandela as the traditional leader of Mvezo in the Eastern Cape. A History of Conflict Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, was first appointed chief of Mvezo in 2007, decades after the apartheid government had stripped the Mandela family of the title. This latest action by King … Read more

Chief Justice Maya caught in a judge’s alleged misconduct row

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Two inmates have been granted permission to pursue legal action against Chief Justice Mandisa Maya regarding the handling of a judicial misconduct complaint against Gauteng High Court Judge Samuel Makamu. Complaint Against Judge Makamu The legal challenge stems from Judge Makamu’s handling of a criminal case resulting in Sello Rathete and Maxwell Mavudzi being found … Read more

Does Tropical Cyclone Gezani pose a threat to SA? This is what you need to know

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Tropical Cyclone Gezani: South Africa Remains Vigilant as Storm Tracks Mozambique Channel The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Gezani as it moves across the Mozambique Channel. While currently posing no direct threat to South Africa, the system is being tracked for potential changes in trajectory and intensity. Gezani’s Journey: From … Read more

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