The death of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila has triggered a public dispute over the attendance of party figures Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela at his funeral services. According to reports, allegations of personal interference and rumors of poisoning surfaced as factions within the party and the family clashed over … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court seeking to halt Parliament’s impeachment process. According to the court papers filed Friday, the President argues the inquiry should be suspended while he challenges the validity of the Section 89 independent panel report, which alleged he may have committed serious misconduct … Read more
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, passed new immigration legislation on Thursday that mandates stricter border controls and revises entry requirements for third-country nationals. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2027, implements enhanced security screening, limits employment in low-skilled sectors, and creates an investment-based pathway for temporary residency of up to five years. Did You … Read more
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Makashule Gana Named Chair of South Africa’s First Impeachment Committee Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana has been elected as chair of South Africa’s Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee, tasked with investigating allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The committee includes prominent figures such as EFF leader Julius Malema, DA chief whip Glynnis Breytenbach, MK leader John … Read more
The Digital Shift: Why South Africa’s Grant System is Evolving The transition from legacy SASSA Gold Cards to the modern Postbank Black Card represents more than just a plastic upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how social security is managed in the digital age. As technology evolves, financial institutions worldwide are pivoting toward systems … Read more
South Africa is facing a massive surge in its higher education debt crisis, with total outstanding debt now reaching R59 billion. This financial strain has left hundreds of thousands of students unable to access their qualification certificates due to unpaid fees. During a briefing to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, the Department of Higher … Read more
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, officially approved a new cabinet line-up on Thursday, marking a significant transition in the nation’s leadership. Andris Kulbergs of the United List alliance has been confirmed as the new prime minister, following a period of political realignment. Coalition Agreement and Appointments The new government is built upon a cooperation agreement and … Read more
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined a request from African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The request, which stemmed from the ongoing Phala Phala scandal, was rejected following similar efforts by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party to invoke Section 102 of the … Read more
A Mpumalanga prosecutor has been convicted of contempt of court after failing to appear in a high-profile bail application involving accused extortionists, sparking outrage from Parliament and raising serious questions about institutional accountability in South Africa’s justice system. The incident unfolded on Monday in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court, where Prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba did not show … 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