Author: Kgaogelo Magolego

The government is calling for greater involvement by ordinary South Africans in the running of the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched the Milestones of Freedom Campaign at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and called for active citizen participation, saying it is crucial to sustaining democratic governance. Ramaphosa warned that the affairs of the country cannot be left to government alone. He said South Africa’s democracy may not fulfil its intended purpose without the active involvement of ordinary citizens. “Freedom is not a monument we visit once a year. It is a responsibility we carry every day. “So today,…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that much more needs to be done before the majority of South Africans can fully enjoy the benefits of democracy. Launching the Milestones of Freedom Campaign at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, Ramaphosa described the initiative as a renewed commitment to ensuring that the gains of democracy reach as many South Africans as possible, particularly the black majority who endured centuries of oppression under colonialism and apartheid. The President said the campaign would provide an opportunity for South Africans to reflect on the country’s democratic journey, honour those who fought for freedom and…

A Nigerian preacher and self-described entrepreneur, Joseph Chukwuka, is among dozens of nationals being processed for repatriation at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, as South Africa intensifies enforcement of immigration laws. Chukwuka, who refers to himself as an Apostle, rejects claims that he is an economic migrant, insisting instead that his move to South Africa a decade ago was part of what he describes as an “entrepreneurial and trading journey” rooted in Igbo cultural identity. “Number one, I’m an Igbo man. The Igbos are travelers by nature… we are traders, we are explorers, we are adventurous,” he said, arguing…

The Gauteng provincial government says it will spare no effort in its drive to provide housing for millions who are currently living in informal settlements and backyards. Human settlements MEC Tasneem Motara handed over 140 newly built RDP houses to beneficiaries in Tembisa that include families that all along had to share apartheid 4 roomed houses with other families leading to protracted Text: The apartheid government allocated a single 4 room house to two black families, an arrangement that created tensions among them. The MEC says by allocating each family its own house the democratic government has restored their dignity.…

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has thrown its support behind pressure group March and March, arguing that its campaign against illegal immigration is necessary because many people enter South Africa unlawfully and go on to commit crimes. Briefing the media in Johannesburg, the party said there was nothing unlawful about the group’s activities. “Illegal immigrants have taken over some areas of our towns and cities and reduced them to centres of crime. There are areas that South Africans have effectively surrendered because of illegal immigrants. Our understanding is that March and March is not fighting against legal immigrants. They are…

Unit Commander of the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit, Colonel Gavin Jacob, has admitted that the drug consignment stolen from a Hawks facility could have been safeguarded had different decisions been made. Jacob maintained in his testimony that he had fulfilled his responsibilities in handling the drugs seized during a bust at Durban Harbour. “I didn’t know about the security threat, so I’ll say, yes, I’ll shoulder some of the blame and responsibility. I could perhaps have taken different actions to achieve a different outcome, but we now have the benefit of hindsight. At that stage, I never suspected…

The government is looking at innovative ways to speed up the delivery of public housing amid significant growth in informal settlements. On Tuesday, the City of Tshwane, supported by the government at both provincial and national levels, convened a symposium attended by top developers and investors, aimed at coming up with sustainable solutions for the country’s housing needs. The host municipality itself has no fewer than five hundred informal settlements that are sprawling out of control. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelani said urban municipalities continue to experience an influx of people from so-called rural provinces and elsewhere on the African…

RISE Mzansi, one of the smaller parties in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), has emerged as one of the country’s top recipients of political donations during the first quarter of 2026. According to donation disclosures published by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the period January to March 2026, the Democratic Alliance (DA) received the highest amount, totalling R57.3 million, while RISE Mzansi ranked second with R30 million in donations. The figures have sparked debate about the sources of political funding and the influence donors may seek to exert through their financial support. Questions have also been raised…

The IEC has warned the public and political parties against making unsubstantiated claims about how it conducts elections. The commission launched its media campaign for the upcoming Local Government Elections in Midrand and said it aims to counter misinformation at every turn. The commission’s chairperson, Mosotho Moepya, said the implications of unsubstantiated allegations could cast aspersions on an otherwise credible election. “Unfounded attacks on the integrity of our processes do not merely damage individual or institutional reputations. They inflict lasting injury on our constitutional fabric,” he said. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said a single false claim could harm the credibility…

Thousands of supporters gathered in Pretoria to celebrate Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Championship triumph. The victorious team was paraded through the capital aboard an open-top bus, proudly displaying the silverware to jubilant fans lining the streets. The main celebrations were held at Church Square, where festivities continued late into the night as supporters sang, danced and cheered the team’s achievement. Mamelodi Sundowns Production Manager Zanele Mathe said the victory was the result of years of hard work, sacrifice and dedication by the club. She also thanked the “Yellow Nation” — as Sundowns supporters are affectionately known — for standing by the…