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Thabo Mbeki Launches Scathing Attack on Jacob Zuma, Labels His Presidency as “Counter-Revolutionary Years”

Boksburg, South Africa – In a fiery address at the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) Lekgotla, former ANC President Thabo Mbeki did not mince words as he launched a scathing attack on his successor, Jacob Zuma. The NEC had recently resolved to

January 31, 2024

South Africa

President Ramaphosa – US terror alert for South Africa unfortunate

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “unfortunate” a US terror alert for an upmarket area of Johannesburg. The US warning urged Americans to steer clear of big gatherings. It said the warning affects the suburb of Sandton, and is particularly

October 27, 2022

South Africa

Vote counting under way in South Africa local government elections

Counting is under way in South Africa after citizens cast their votes in the local government elections. The vote is being seen as a test to the popularity of the ruling ANC party. The party had around 46% of votes cast on

November 2, 2021

South Africa

South Africa to deploy 10,000 troops for local elections

South Africa will deploy 10,000 soldiers to assist in security operations during the forthcoming municipal elections due to start next week. The South African parliament on Wednesday noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the military deployment to help the police ensure

October 28, 2021

South Africa

Six people killed in shooting spree in Gauteng, South Africa

FOUR men and two women were killed when a gunman opened fire in Kagiso, West Rand District, in Gauteng. Gauteng police confirmed the shooting that left six people dead as well as three men and one woman injured. Police reported that the

October 24, 2021

Africa

SA President Ramaphosa condemns theft of food meant for the poor

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the alleged theft of food packages meant to cushion the poor from hunger during the coronavirus pandemic. The president said the reports were “disturbing and disgusting” adding that the individuals involved in the hoarding, selling

April 20, 2020

Zimbabwe

South Africa supports call to lift economic sanction against Zimbabwe

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has reiterated South Africa’s stand to support the lifting of the targeted economic sanctions against Zimbabwe. “We stand as South Africa to say to our brothers, our sisters, our neighbours – in fact our family because we have

December 17, 2019

South Africa

Men must change ‘sexist attitudes’ – Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged men to change what he described as their “sexist and patriarchal attitudes” which he says lie at the root of violence against women. He made the comments on the International Day for the Elimination of

November 25, 2019

Zimbabwe

Prophet Mboro takes credit for rainfall in SA, Zimbabwe

Incredible Happenings church leader, self-proclaimed prophet Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng on Friday said the downpours of rain being experienced in South Africa and Zimbabwe were a result of his publicised intercessions for rain in the two countries. Mboro, who claims to be gifted

November 23, 2019

Africa·South Africa

Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s full resignation speech

The following statement was delivered on Wednesday by former DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, at Nkululeko House, the party’s Federal Head Office in Johannesburg. My fellow South Africans, When I was elected as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in May 2015, just over

October 23, 2019

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