January 11
South Africa: Identity Crisis in the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party
The uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has created chaos and confusion in KwaZulu-Natal over its political direction after its interim secretary general announced that the leadership is… Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Joburg to Finally Fix CBD Explosion Site
The City of Johannesburg is finally ready to start fixing the service tunnel and rebuilding Lillian Ngoyi Street in the CBD. Read more »
January 08
South Africa: ANC Slams Zuma for Spending Millions On Nkandla
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has come out strongly against former president Jacob Zuma for spending R246 million on his Nkandla home instead of building over 2,000 houses for former MK… Read more »
December 14, 2023
South Africa: 'I Will Not Vote for Ramaphosa's ANC' - Zuma
Jacob Zuma has taken his desperation for political relevance to new heights with an announcement that he will vote for the newly formed Umkhonto Wesizwe political party. Read more »
South Africa: Roger Jardine Has a Mountain to Climb
There is a lot that is different and potentially exciting about the Change Starts Now political movement of outgoing FirstRand chairperson Roger Jardine. Read more »
December 13, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Fight King Misuzulu Court Ruling
President Cyril Ramaphosa is appealing the North Gauteng High Court ruling that his recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the King of the Zulu nation was unlawful and… Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere' - King Misuzulu
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has called on the royal family and the Zulu nation at large to remain calm because he is still on the throne. Read more »
December 05, 2023
South Africa: Independent Candidates Score Major Concourt Victory
Even before a single vote was cast, independent candidates across the country won a massive victory at the Constitutional Court on Monday. Read more »
November 24, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Blocks Path of Amampondo Queen
President Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to the Constitutional Court to dethrone Princess Wezizwe Sigcawu after the Supreme Court of Appeal declared her queen of the Amampondo Kingdom. Read more »
November 06, 2023
South Africa: 16 of 39 Eastern Cape Municipalities in Crisis - Auditor-General
A report tabled by the auditor-general to the Eastern Cape Legislature this week revealed financial turmoil in the province's municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: Springbok Trophy Fiasco Exposes ANC Infighting
KwaZulu-Natal's day in the sun with the Springboks and their coveted Webb Ellis Trophy unveiled was overshadowed by childish ANC infighting. Read more »
November 02, 2023
South Africa: New Twist in Fight to Control the Zulu King
A raging battle for the control of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's affairs is underway in the Zulu Royal Household and the KwaZulu-Natal government. Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Declares December 15 a Public Holiday, Says Country is On Track
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to hold on to the hope that he is on track to rescue the country from a decade of state capture. Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: Bushiri's Properties to Be Auctioned Off
Fugitive church leader Shepherd Bushiri's multi-million-rand estate is set to be auctioned off to recover a debt of more than R200 million, allegedly incurred by him and his wife,… Read more »
October 13, 2023
South Africa: Mbeki Lashes the ANC and Students Reject It
It has been a tough week for the ANC. Read more »
October 06, 2023
South Africa: A New Twist in the Battle for the Zulu Throne
The money that is meant for the development of rural communities from the Ingonyama Trust is being splashed by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on expensive alcohol and designer clothes. Read more »
South Africa: Councillors Killed to Force By-Elections in KZN Councils
Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal are hiring hitmen to kill councillors to force by-elections in hung municipalities. Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Democratic Alliance Kicks Off Campaign for Youth Vote
With over five million young people of voting age still not registered to vote, the official opposition DA launched its first registration campaign poster in the heart of… Read more »
October 02, 2023
South Africa: NFP Launches Political Comeback
The National Freedom Party - once the queen of kingmakers in KZN politics - used its provincial congress to launch a political comeback. Read more »
September 29, 2023
South Africa: Opposition DA Demands Probe Into State Capture in Eastern Cape
The DA has written to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's office asking for a provincial commission of inquiry into state capture. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Inkatha Freedom Party Trumps the Opposition in Umhlathuze
The ANC and EFF's ambitions to retain control over the uMhlathuze Municipality have ended after a defeat by the IFP. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Parties Pull Out All the Stops to Win By-Elections
At least 62 municipalities were hung in the past local government elections -- meaning they are now governed through coalitions. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Faces Election Crisis
The ruling party has already made it clear it doesn't want to go to the 2024 national general elections with Al Jama-ah councillor Kabelo Gwamanda as the executive mayor. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: Ramaphosa Claims Peace Plan Progress After Talks With Ukraine President
There are some positive results coming out of the peace mission by African leaders to Ukraine and Russia in June. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Motlanthe Warned - 'Touch Ingonyama Trust, and It's War!'
A KwaZulu-Natal traditional leader has sent a strong message to the ANC and former interim president Kgalema Motlanthe, warning against any interference with the land administered… Read more »