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- July 7PoliticsSouth Africans Mock Elon Musk's New America PartySouth Africans have taken to social media to mock billionaire Elon Musk’s announcement of his new political venture, the America Party, following his high-profile fallout with US President Donald Trump. Musk, a Pretoria-born tech mogul who built his fortune in the United States, unveiled plans for…July 7
- July 4PoliticsMashatile Pays Tribute to Late David MabuzaDeputy President Paul Mashatile visited the family of his predecessor, David Mabuza, today to offer condolences following Mabuza’s death on Thursday after a short illness. The former deputy president’s home in a quiet suburban neighbourhood was filled with family and friends paying their respects…July 4
- July 4PoliticsMbeki Pens Open Letter Slamming DA's Dialogue BoycottFormer South African President Thabo Mbeki has penned a sharp open letter to Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, condemning the party’s decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. Mbeki called the move “misplaced and strange,” arguing it would have been more logical for the DA…July 4
- July 2PoliticsMKP, EFF Reject Transport Budget Over 'Lack of Vision'South Africa’s transport department budget has been rejected by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who argue it lacks a clear strategy to transform public transport. Lucky Montana, MKP member and former CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa…July 2
- July 1PoliticsDA Drops Motion of No Confidence Against Ramaphosa, For NowThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has withdrawn its threat to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, opting to remain in the Government of National Unity (GNU) despite ongoing tensions with the African National Congress (ANC). DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille…July 1
- June 30Politics"I'm Too Old to Be President," Gwede MantasheGwede Mantashe, the ANC national chairperson and Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, has ruled himself out of the race to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president in 2027. Speaking at the O.R. Tambo regional conference in the Eastern Cape, Mantashe, aged 70, dismissed…June 30
- June 30PoliticsMalema Urges DA to Exit GNU, Eyes EFF's EntryJulius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for the Democratic Alliance (DA) to exit the Government of National Unity (GNU), arguing it would pave the way for his party to join the coalition. His remarks follow the DA's threat to withdraw from the National Dialogue…June 30
- June 30PoliticsDA Warns Ramaphosa Over No-Confidence Motion ThreatCAPE TOWN- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has intensified its stance against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with federal chair Helen Zille warning that tabling a motion of no-confidence in him is not an empty threat. Zille criticized Ramaphosa for failing to address corruption within the African…June 30
- June 29PoliticsGOOD Party Calls DA’s GNU Stance 'Embarrassing'The GOOD Party has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of prioritizing its own interests over those of South Africans by withdrawing from the National Dialogue. The criticism follows the DA’s decision to boycott the dialogue until ministers facing corruption allegations are removed from office, a…June 29
- June 27PoliticsDA MP Whitfield Slams Firing as 'Unnecessary Provocation'Former deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition, Andrew Whitfield, has described his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa as an "unnecessary provocation" that risks destabilizing South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), with the Democratic Alliance (DA) warning it may…June 27
