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- February 24PoliticsTshabangu Denies Ties to Ncube Faction to Avoid Recall from ParliamentSengezo Tshabangu, the beleaguered secretary of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has strongly denied allegations that he was ever affiliated with the faction led by Welshman Ncube. This statement comes after Tshabangu was dismissed from the party last week following a misconduct charge…February 24
- February 19PoliticsSikhala’s Democracy Group Fights Zanu PF Push to Extend Mnangagwa TermHARARE - The National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has launched a campaign to block attempts by Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party to amend the constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond 2028. The democracy coalition's stance follows Zanu PF's October resolution at its…February 19
- February 19PoliticsSA Politician Gayton McKenzie Stands by Trump Despite US TensionsPatriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has publicly proclaimed his "love" for Donald Trump while simultaneously supporting President Cyril Ramaphosa's stance in South Africa's diplomatic tensions with Washington. "My friends have always known I loved Donald Trump. I love that man," McKenzie…February 19
- February 17PoliticsNelson Mandela's Great-Grandson Joins EFF in Political ShiftMayibuye Mandela, great-grandson of Nelson Mandela, has joined the Economic Freedom Fighters party, citing the need for radical economic transformation in South Africa. The announcement marks a significant break from his family's historic ties to the African National Congress. The younger Mandela…February 17
- February 15PoliticsCCC Senator Tshabangu Challenges Party's Disciplinary ProcessHARARE - Senator Tshabangu, through his lawyer Nqobizitha Mlilo, issued a statement questioning the independence of the party's disciplinary panel. He announced plans to subpoena panel members' phone records to identify who was allegedly directing their decisions. "The differences have become…February 15
- February 7PoliticsAnalysts Slam Ramaphosa's SONA as 'Recycled Promises'Political analysts have criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address delivered at Cape Town City Hall on February 6, 2025 (1800 GMT), describing his promises to tackle poverty and unemployment as a repeat of previous unfulfilled commitments. Independent analyst Dr. Metji…February 7
- February 6PoliticsGeza Defies Expulsion, Vows to Fight Mnangagwa's AgendaA prominent Zanu-PF member has refused to accept his expulsion from Zimbabwe's ruling party, intensifying internal opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial bid to extend his presidency until 2030. Blessed R. Geza declared his determination to remain within Zanu-PF despite his…February 6
- February 4PoliticsSouth Africa Threatens Mineral Export Ban Over US Aid CutsCAPE TOWN - South African Mining Minister Gwede Mantashe threatened to halt mineral exports to the United States on Tuesday, escalating tensions after former US president Donald Trump announced plans to cut aid over South Africa's land reform policies. "If they don't give us money, let's not give…February 4
- January 30PoliticsZuma's Daughter Granted Bail in July Unrest Incitement CaseDuduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma and MP for the MK Party, secured bail at the Durban Magistrates Court on Thursday. She faces charges of incitement to terrorism and public violence related to social media posts during South Africa's devastating July 2021 unrest…January 30
- January 29PoliticsMinister's Chants at Hero's Burial Expose ZANU PF Power StruggleZimbabwe's political stability faces fresh test as ICT Minister leads controversial anti-Chiwenga songs at national shrine, revealing deepening party divisions. Zimbabwe's ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera sparked a political firestorm after leading hostile chants against Acting President Constantino…January 29
