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Suspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has voluntarily handed over his electronic devices to investigators probing corruption allegations against him, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Mchunu, 67, submitted the devices to South African Police Service investigators on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption and political interference in law enforcement, […]

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will march to the Constitutional Court on 28 November to demand the release of a judgment on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm scandal, nearly a year after the court heard the case. The Constitutional Court heard the matter on 26 November 2024, but has not yet issued its […]

Former African National Congress heavyweight Tony Yengeni joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party as its second deputy president on Thursday, marking a significant defection from South Africa’s ruling party. Party leader Jacob Zuma announced the appointment at a media briefing in Durban, saying the move strengthens the party’s leadership structure while deputy president John Hlophe focuses […]

PRETORIA, South Africa (Reuters) – President Cyril Ramaphosa mourned Tuesday the “premature and traumatic” death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, calling the 58-year-old diplomat’s passing in Paris a moment of deep national grief. Mthethwa died in the French capital under what Ramaphosa described as “tragic circumstances,” one day after he was reported missing. The president offered […]

South Africa’s ambassador to France Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa has died in Paris, officials confirmed Tuesday, one day after the 58-year-old diplomat was reported missing. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed Mthethwa’s death, with Minister Ronald Lamola calling it a loss “not only to South Africa but also to the international diplomatic community.” […]

South Africa’s Patriotic Alliance will withdraw from all coalition agreements including the Government of National Unity, party leader Gayton McKenzie told eNCA on Wednesday. McKenzie, who serves as minister of sports, arts and culture, said his party had “had enough of the promises made by coalition partners while nothing is being resolved.” He made the […]

WhatsApp messages presented at a judicial inquiry have revealed alleged links between businessman Brown Mogotsi and tender mogul Vusimuzi Matlala in what investigators describe as corruption within South Africa’s police service. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi presented the messages to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday during his third day of testimony about alleged […]

African National Congress veteran Omry Makgoale backed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s admission that Democratic Alliance-run municipalities outperform ANC-led councils, calling it necessary learning from better performers. Ramaphosa unveiled the party’s Service Delivery Action Plan at FNB Stadium on Monday. The plan addresses service delivery failures across 257 ANC-run municipalities ahead of 2026 local elections. “I support […]

The Democratic Alliance has lost significant negotiating power within the Government of National Unity after pursuing legal action against the controversial 0.5% VAT increase, political analysts warned today. This development comes as the Treasury faces a looming deadline to find alternative revenue sources. The ANC confirmed Tuesday it would maintain the coalition despite the DA’s […]

The African National Congress (ANC) appears to be facing challenges in rallying community support in the Western Cape as it prepares for its 113th anniversary celebrations. A viral video has highlighted tensions, showing an altercation where an ANC member was asked to leave a family’s home. The incident, recorded by Newzroom Afrika, unfolded in a […]