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President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed allegations that there are plans to remove Paul Mashatile as his deputy. This follows allegations of an orchestrated plan to boot out Mashatile by Ramaphosa's allies, which include his former adviser, Bejani Chauke. Ramaphosa says there is no proof or substance to the allegations. "There is just no thought, no plan, no inkling whatsoever that something like that could be in the works." Ramaphosa appointed […]
The England women's national team could reportedly resort to boycotting media duties at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in response to their football association not offering any bonuses to the squad. Reports suggest that some players in the Lionesses squad were left frustrated after talks regarding performance-related bonuses had broken down. The decision comes after FIFA announced a guaranteed compensation for players last month, with individuals at the tournament […]
Residents of Johannesburg woke up to a whimsical surprise on Monday morning, with many parts of the city covered in snow. The SA Weather Services has warned of a persisting cold front across many parts of the country, with Monday expected to be the coldest day this week. The fluffy Gauteng blizzard began at around 8am.With temperatures reaching below freezing, many residents headed to the social media streets to share […]
Scenes of VIP Protection detail attached to Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, emptying three passengers on board a blue Polo vehicle with kicks, slaps, and open display of arms on the N1 Highway, was a gory picture of the present mimicking the past. Those familiar with this brazen scenery say the sway of this bravado on public roads typifies worldwide conduct of blue light brigades. If it is so, South Africa […]
Suspended Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has rejected claims that she has missed the Section 194 Inquiry deadline. She says the Committee that's looking into her matter knows that she does not have a senior counsel to assist her to respond to the questions submitted by MPs. Mkhwebane says Dyanti is portraying her as a person who doesn’t comply to deadlines. She says there was no way for her to answer […]
Cosatu President, Zingiswa Losi, says despite the poor turnout at the labour federation's national shutdown yesterday, demonstrations were a success.She says for true socio-economic progress to take place in the country, workers issues must be treated as societal matters.She adds that the organisation remains a critical role player in addressing the concerns of workers. The labour federation has given government 14 days to respond to workers' demands for an end […]
In a decisive move from the South African Police Service (SAPS), eight VIP Protectors involved in the N1 assault incident have been removed from their posts. The members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP protection unit were caught on camera assaulting three army trainees along the N1 highway in Johannesburg. https://twitter.com/Mqadi99/status/1676270055351263233 The incident has sparked a public outcry and reignited debates on police brutality and why people don't trust police […]
Residents of the Angelo Squatter Camp in Boksburg have described horrific scenes of victims bleeding and gasping for air following a deadly gas leak that claimed the lives of at least 17 people. The three youngest victims are one, five and 11 years old. Dozens of other people are being treated in hospital, including three children aged four and nine. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, visited the informal settlement after news of the […]
Songstress, Zandile Khumalo, has pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Khumalo penned a long letter to the President, requesting that a courtroom be earmarked for this case and allow for it to sit every day until a verdict is reached. Her plea follows the suspension of Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela and the appointment of a new judge into the matter, which could potentially see the murder […]
ANC National Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, says the party's National Working Committee (NWC) views the attacks against the Acting Public Protector as undermining democracy and constitutionalism. Mbalula made the remarks at a briefing on the outcomes of the NWC meeting at the party's headquarters in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka came under fire on Friday after releasing the much-anticipated report on allegations of misconduct by Ramaphosa. Gcaleka cleared the President […]
