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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says the door remains open for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to return to the party, but firmly shut for his former deputy, Floyd Shivambu. Speaking to the public broadcaster, Malema said he would "roll out the red carpet" for Ndlozi should he choose to rejoin to the EFF. Ndlozi, one of the EFF’s founding members, resigned in February last year after being accused of involvement […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters has called for a global boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the controversial visa restrictions affecting more than 70 countries undermine the spirit of the global game. The call was made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, following the party’s second plenum of its Third National People’s Assembly, where the party also vowed to intensify pressure on South Africa’s judiciary and renewed calls for […]
Some South African prepaid mobile users have welcomed the new regulations that they will soon allow unused data bundles to be rolled over. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) gazetted the rules yesterday, with the regulations set to take effect on 23 January 2026. Under the new framework, telecommunications companies will be required to allow at least one data rollover on the same terms and conditions as the […]
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he will not be threatened into changing his political beliefs, even if he faces the prospect of imprisonment. Malema appeared in the East London High Court today for pre-sentencing in his firearm discharge case. The EFF leader faces multiple charges, including possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area and recklessly endangering people and property. He […]
The deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrates’ Court has once again placed court security under intense scrutiny. Two people were shot and killed, and three others were injured - including a lawyer - when gunmen opened fire outside the court premises on Tuesday. The attackers allegedly fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates. The victims are believed to have been at court in support of an […]
As South Africa prepares for a new academic year in its basic education system, familiar debates once again take centre stage, ranging from access to education, school readiness, and persistent infrastructure backlogs. This year, however, society’s attention must turn more deliberately to early childhood development (ECD) as a core basic education competence, and to recognising that it is not merely a care sector but an economy. It is an essential […]
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has come under fire for appointing Dr Mugwena Maluleke as the Acting Chairperson of the NSFAS Board. Maluleke, who currently serves as the General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), replaces Karen Stander, who resigned citing racism, bullying, intimidation, and safety concerns. The Department says Dr Maluleke’s appointment aims to ensure stability as the Minister seeks a court review to […]
Congratulatory messages are pouring in from around the world following the historic election of American lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani, as the new Mayor of New York City. Mamdani has made history, as the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America’s largest and most diverse city. Born in Uganda and raised in the United States, the 34-year-old from Queens also becomes New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century — […]
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has come under fire after meeting with Chinese online retailer Shein to explore potential collaboration with South Africa’s local fashion industry. The meeting took place during the South African Focus Week in Singapore, where McKenzie said Shein had committed to supporting local sporting initiatives and empowering young designers and athletes. The minister however raised the ire of many local designers, who criticised […]
