Author: Kgaogelo Magolego

Opposition parties have slammed a reported deal between the government and SA-born billionaire Elon Musk exempting his companies having to abide by Black Economic Empowerment laws.The yet to be confirmed agreement is reported to have been discussed during a meeting on the sidelines of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the USA. The Economic Freedom Fighters and the African Transformation Movement  who are part of the so-called ‘Progressive Caucus’ (informal parliamentary opposition block)  slammed the move and have threatened to challenge the government including in court. “The African Transformation Movement (ATM) strongly condemns, reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration…

The Economic Freedom Fighters has vowed to keep pushing for the reform of the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank. The party on Monday marched on the Treasury in Pretoria in what it had branded ” VAT Victory March” to celebrate the withdrawal of a planned increase in the Value Added Tax. The EFF and the DA had taken the minister to court over his proposed budget which included a VAT increase. Hundreds turned up for the march which party leaders warned was the only the beginning of mass rolling action aimed at forcing transformation in the country’s…

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa not to compromise when he meets with his US counterpart Donald Trump. Ramaphosa is scheduled to be in the White House next wednesday and the EFF has warned he will probably be ridiculed and embarrassed like Ukraine President Voladimir Zelensky who was scolded during a televised appearance by Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The party argues no amount of explanation or reasoning could sway the Trump administration which has elected to promote the narrative of a white genocide in South Africa despite evidence to the contrary. “It was made…

Individuals who were recently appointed to be board chairpersons of several SETAs have had their appointments withdrawn Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane said in her letters to the various individuals that the selection process would be run afresh. “Following developments relating to the process of appointing CETA chairpersons, which requires my further attention and consideration, kindly be informed that I have taken a decision to receive the letter issued to you as CETA chairperson with immediate effect,” said Nkabane in the standardised letters. EFF Youth Command interim leader and MP Sihle Lonsi was quick to claim credit after raising the…

All eyes are on the National Prosecuting Authority as it experiences serious hurdles in the Free State asbestos case. This week saw lawyer for former Premier Ace Magashule Lawrence Hodes SC pressure a senior Hawks investigator to admit that the NPA has been desperate to get anyone implicate him. Captain Benjamin Calitz is testifying in the trial within trial brought by Magashule’s former Personal Assistant Moroadi Cholota who is contesting the legality of her extradition from the USA. She’s accusing the NPA of ambushing her with an extradition order when there was an agreement ( between her and the investigators) that…

Mamelodi Sundowns has once again established their dominance in South African football, clinching the 24-25 league championship with a resounding 3-0 victory over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday night. This latest triumph marks the 15th time the club has secured the Premier Soccer League title, reinforcing their status as a formidable force in the sport, and the remarkable eighth consecutive title they have won. Entering the match with a comfortable 12-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates, the Brazilians showcased their intention to wrap up the league title early. The visitors wasted no time, taking the…

The Economic Freedom Fighters has criticised the chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education and training Tebogo Letsie accusing him of shielding ANC public office bearers from accounting for alleged nepotism. The criticism follows the forceful removal of EFF MP and interim leader of its youth command Sihle Lonzi from a meeting of the portfolio committee on Letsie’s orders. Lonzi was removed after refusing to abondon a question that Letsie deemed irrelevant. He had asked the Director General of of the Department Education and Training Dr. Nkosinathi Sishi if he was aware that a son of ANC National Chairperson…

The party has also challenged the veil of secrecy surrounding these disclosures, which they suggest are heavily protected and only made public at the request of the Minister. “These same disclosures are kept under lock-and-key, unless a written request is made to the Minister to be made public,” the statement continued. With clarity and public accountability, MK argued for the release of all judicial disclosures to foster greater trust within South African society. “If members of Parliament and Ministers can be subjected to scrutiny and accountability, then why shouldn’t judges?” it questioned. In a broader context, the judiciary has faced…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its intent to appeal the recent acquittal of controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso, along with co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, who were cleared of 32 serious charges, including rape, racketeering, and human trafficking. This decision follows a thorough legal review by an internal team of experienced prosecutors, underscoring the complexities of the case that has drawn significant public attention and controversy. Last month, the Gqeberha High Court rendered its judgment in a case that has captivated South Africa, finding the trio not guilty on all counts. In light of the verdict, the NPA…

The ANC has expressed unhappiness with the US government’s decision to give refugee status to white Afrikaners who are falsely claiming to be victims of genocide and land grabs in South Africa. The first group of the so-called ‘Afrikaans refugees’ arrived in the US this week where they were welcomed by high ranking officials including the Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar. The ANC said in a statement it rejected the move by the USA reiterated its assertion that there are no Afrikaner refugees in South Africa as well as that…