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Former President Thabo Mbeki he defended the historical context of the "Kill the Boer" chant.

Thabo Mbeki Defends Controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ Chant as Symbolic

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has defended the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant as a symbolic anti-apartheid expression, rejecting claims it incites violence against white farmers. Mr Mbeki’s remarks come after a diplomatic row erupted when US President Donald Trump confronted

May 25, 2025

South Africa

ANC Defends Ramaphosa After Trump’s White House ‘Ambush’

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula praised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s White House visit on Thursday, describing it as “mission accomplished” after Trump confronted the South African leader with videos and false claims of “white genocide” during their Oval

May 22, 2025

South Africa

ANC faces uphill battle to regain public trust ahead of 2025 elections

KIMBERLEY, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted on May 16 that the ruling ANC faces significant obstacles in rebuilding public confidence, emphasizing the critical need for ethical leadership and genuine community engagement. Speaking at the ANC Northern Cape Provincial Executive Committee

May 18, 2025

John Steenhuisen DA leader confirms that the party has not determined its position on staying in the GNU

South Africa

DA Yet to Decide on GNU Future Following Budget Dispute, Says Steenhuisen

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the party has not yet decided whether it will remain in the Government of National Unity following the contentious budget vote earlier this week. “Whether we stay in the GNU or not is a matter for

April 5, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and DA leader John Steenhuisen (right)

Featured·South Africa

GNU Faces Collapse as ANC-DA Budget Feud Intensifies

Just nine months after its formation, South Africa’s Government of National Unity appears on the brink of collapse following a bitter dispute over the 2025 national Budget. Tensions exploded this week when Democratic Alliance ministers broke ranks and voted against the fiscal

April 4, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile hits back at critics on the National Budget s passage stating that the budget focuses on transforming lives of the marginalised 2

South Africa

Deputy President Mashatile Defends Budget Vote Against Opposition Criticism

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has defended the controversial National Budget approval, declaring that any fiscal plan ignoring marginalised communities “is not a budget that is for the people and must therefore be rejected.” Speaking virtually at the Gauteng Investment Conference in Melrose Arch

April 3, 2025

MK Party national organizer Floyd Shivambu File picture Siphiwe Emacous Moyo Emacous Photography MKP

South Africa

MK Party Rejects VAT Hike as South Africa’s Budget Vote Looms

With just one week remaining for South Africa’s parliament to pass the 2025 national budget, the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has doubled down on its opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s proposed 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The announcement came

March 26, 2025

Politics·South Africa

Nelson Mandela’s Great-Grandson Joins EFF in Political Shift

Mayibuye 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, 2025

South Africa Johannesburg 25 January 2025 The African National Congress ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his opening remarks at the party s annual National Lekgotla

Featured·South Africa

Ramaphosa Defends ANC Policies In Unity Government

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the ANC will push forward with its policy agenda within the government of national unity, particularly focusing on land expropriation without compensation, despite strong resistance from coalition partner Democratic Alliance. Speaking at the ANC’s NEC lekgotla

January 26, 2025

African National Congress ANC investigation into the reasons behind its dismal electoral performance in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng is now complete 2

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ANC weighs options for KZN, Gauteng after election losses

Ruling party’s leadership meets to decide future of provincial structures following historic decline in support. The African National Congress (ANC) is deliberating the fate of its provincial leadership in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following an investigation into the party’s poor electoral performance in

January 18, 2025

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Thabo Mbeki Defends Controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ Chant as Symbolic

ANC Defends Ramaphosa After Trump’s White House ‘Ambush’

ANC faces uphill battle to regain public trust ahead of 2025 elections

DA Yet to Decide on GNU Future Following Budget Dispute, Says Steenhuisen

GNU Faces Collapse as ANC-DA Budget Feud Intensifies

Deputy President Mashatile Defends Budget Vote Against Opposition Criticism

MK Party Rejects VAT Hike as South Africa’s Budget Vote Looms

Nelson Mandela’s Great-Grandson Joins EFF in Political Shift

Ramaphosa Defends ANC Policies In Unity Government

ANC weighs options for KZN, Gauteng after election losses

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