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South AfricaMalema warns Phala Phala scandal will never die in SONA debate
South AfricaMchunu faces Madlanga Commission over police corruption allegations- South AfricaRamaphosa faces pressure to cut R239m deputy minister postsSouth Africa's two deputy police ministers have operated without formal duties for over a year despite drawing full salaries, sparking calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to eliminate all 43 deputy minister positions from his cabinet. Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale told parliament's ad hoc…October 30, 2025
- South AfricaDA criticises Ramaphosa panel selecting next prosecutions chiefCoalition partner Democratic Alliance criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's panel to select South Africa's next prosecutions chief Thursday, saying it lacks criminal justice expertise needed for the critical appointment. The DA, second-largest party in the government of national unity, said the…October 9, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa coalition crisis as Patriotic Alliance exits GNUSouth 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…September 24, 2025
- South AfricaANC commits to alliance unity despite SACP election splitAfrican National Congress president Cyril Ramaphosa said the party remains committed to preserving the tripartite alliance despite growing tensions with the South African Communist Party over its decision to contest future elections independently. Addressing COSATU's 8th Central Committee meeting…September 18, 2025
- PoliticsMK Party and EFF oppose Appropriation BillSouth Africa’s main opposition parties, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have pledged to vote against the 2025 Appropriation Bill, slamming it as anti-poor and inadequate in addressing the needs of marginalized communities. The bill, which assigns funds to…July 23, 2025
- PoliticsMbeki 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, 2025
- PoliticsGOOD 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, 2025
- South AfricaDA takes Employment Equity Act challenge to Pretoria High CourtThe Democratic Alliance (DA) will appear before the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday in a legal challenge against recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act, which the party claims amount to unfair and unconstitutional discrimination. The court action, launched more than two years ago during the…May 6, 2025
- BusinessMalema Calls for Deputy Ministers to Be Scrapped to Cut State SpendingEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has renewed calls for the elimination of deputy minister positions, describing them as “useless” and a waste of state resources. Speaking at a Workers’ Day rally in Rustenburg, North West, on Thursday, Malema said scrapping these roles could…May 3, 2025
- South AfricaANC's Ramaphosa Asserts Continued Dominance at Party's 113th AnniversarySouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has robustly declared that the African National Congress (ANC) will retain its grip on state power, despite coalition challenges, during the party's 113th birthday celebrations in Cape Town. Addressing thousands at Mandela Park stadium in Khayelitsha…January 11, 2025
