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Cele defends record at TRC inquiry, denies political interference

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has used his appearance before the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry to defend his record, insisting that delays in investigating apartheid-era crimes were caused by resource constraints rather than political interference. Cele, the first of three former police ministers scheduled to testify before the commission this week, faced questions about his tenure as National Police Commissioner and later as Police Minister. The inquiry is investigating […]

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Government to probe Zuma’s India trip after Gupta meeting

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, says government will investigate former President Jacob Zuma’s recent trip to India after he was seen meeting with controversial businessman and fugitive, Ajay Gupta. A video showing Zuma alongside South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal and Gupta at a temple surfaced this week, sparking renewed criticism over the former president's overseas visit. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting in Pretoria with Poland's […]

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Ramaphosa urges calm ahead of 30 June shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration on 30 June, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. Responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a serious challenge for South Africa, affecting social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services. "We are ready to deal with […]

todayJune 25, 2026 87

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ANC reaffirms support for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala fallout

The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal, while also confirming it has entered the final stages of selecting mayoral candidates ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the ANC’s headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula dismissed speculation about Ramaphosa’s possible resignation, insisting the issue was […]

todayMay 15, 2026 77

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SACP pushes back against ANC dual membership ultimatum

The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has rejected the African National Congress’s (ANC) ultimatum to members holding dual membership in both alliance partners. The ANC have given such members 10 days to indicate which party they intend to campaign for. This comes as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections, a move it says it will pursue without fear. Tensions between the two alliance […]

todayApril 23, 2026 98

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 100

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Unemployed youth voice frustration over job crisis after Mantashe comments

Members of the National Youth Unemployment Movement (NYUM) have accused the South African government of failing the country’s youth, citing a lack of urgency and accountability in addressing unemployment. The civic movement had planned to march to the African National Congress' (ANC) headquarters, Luthuli House, where they planned to hand over a memorandum of demands and CV's calling for increased job creation, skills development and training programmes for the youth. […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 133

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ANC in talks with Nehawu over unpaid staff salaries

ANC's National spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says the party is engaging with the the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) over outstanding staff salaries at Luthuli House. Several staff members reportedly did not receive their November salaries, with workers saying late payments have become a recurring problem. Some employees staged a picket yesterday outside the Boksburg venue where the ANC is holding its week-long National General Council (NGC). Earlier […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 47

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Black Coffee’s luncheon screamed OPULENCE! | SEE: Who was on the guestlist

Lunch is served, and so are extravagant looks! World-renowned DJ, Black Coffee, hosted an exquisite luncheon to celebrate his 44th birthday in the most stylish way with his circle. The star-studded birthday event was centered around a brunch theme, which had celebrities and politicians, pulling out all stops with their looks. But first, can we talk about his house? Look, we know he has money, but we didn’t know he […]

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