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Malema confident ahead of pre-sentencing as State pushes for jail time

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he remains confident that "justice will prevail" as he prepares for his pre-sentencing hearing on Wednesday at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Malema was found guilty in October last year by Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, on multiple charges, including unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, and failure to take reasonable precautions. The charges stem from a July 2018 EFF rally […]

todayApril 14, 2026 60

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Malema backs grassroots mayor system, defends Dunga

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has outlined a major shift in the party's local government strategy, insisting that future mayors must emerge from ward-level leadership, while also rejecting personality-driven campaigning and defending newly appointed Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga. Briefing the media in Johannesburg on Thursday, Malema said the new approach is aimed at strengthening grassroots accountability and reducing factionalism ahead of the 2026 local government elections. - […]

todayApril 9, 2026 165

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EFF escalates pressure as ConCourt confirms Phala Phala judgment imminent

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng say months of protests outside the Constitutional Court have yet to yield feedback on the delayed Phala Phala judgment, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in South Africa’s justice system. The matter stems from the 2020 theft of foreign currency from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, a scandal that continues to divide political opinion and fuel demands for judicial clarity. EFF supporters have been […]

todayApril 8, 2026 81

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ANC Youth League slams Lesufi reshuffle, warns of youth exclusion

The ANC Youth League in Gauteng has come out strongly against Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s, recent cabinet reshuffle, describing it as a move that sidelines young people and undermines internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC). Briefing the media on Thursday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, the league says the changes send a dangerous message about the role of young people in the movement, warning that their exclusion could have […]

todayApril 2, 2026 189

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Kenny Kunene tells Julius Malema to ‘bring it on’ amid legal showdown

Patriotic Alliance Deputy President, Kenny Kunene, has challenged Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, to "bring it on", saying he will not apologise for his remarks. The two politicians are embroiled in a legal dispute after Malema filed a lawsuit over comments Kunene made on Podcast and Chill with MacG in February. During the episode, Kunene also alleged that Malema lives at businessman Adriano Mazzotti’s property and hosts meetings […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 304

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O’Sullivan to return to Parliament on Thursday after ‘dramatic’ walk-out

Controversial forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to return to Parliament's Ad-Hoc committee on Thursday, following his dramatic walk-out from proceedings last week. O'Sullivan abandoned the sitting after a heated exchange with Members of Parliament, insisting that he had appeared before the committee voluntarily and had not been summoned. He told MPs that he had already exceeded the time he had allocated for the session and needed to leave to […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 24

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O’Sullivan’s walkout a ‘calculated act of defiance’, says Analyst

Legal and governance expert, Leo Maphosa, says forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan’s decision to walk out of Parliament’s Ad-Hoc committee was a calculated act of defiance within a constitutional forum. O’Sullivan left yesterday’s proceedings during a heated exchange with Members of Parliament probing allegations of corruption and political interference within the country’s criminal justice system. The controversial forensic investigator told MPs that he came before the commission voluntarily and was not […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 76

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Ekurhuleni council turns into musical chairs as Mayor reshuffles committee twice

As the City of Ekurhuleni battles allegations of entrenched corruption, the council has descended into instability, with the Mayor reshuffling his mayoral committee for the second time this month. Nkosiphindile Xhakaza has appointed three ANC councillors to fill the vacant positions in his mayoral committee. Nkgopotse Mekgwe will head Human Settlements, Siyabonga Moloi takes over Community Services, and Dora Mlambo has been assigned to Economic Infrastructure and Development. The changes follow […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 30

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EFF and ActionSA reject Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee reshuffle

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and ActionSA have rejected the reconfiguration of the City of Ekurhuleni’s mayoral committee, in what appears to be a brewing political storm. Residents woke up to a reshuffled mayoral committee today, after Executive Mayor Nkosiphindile Xhakaza, announced changes to his administration. Xhakaza made several changes, including replacing the EFF’s Bridgette Thusi with ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in the Community Services portfolio. He also removed the […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 65