Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
The uMkhonto weSizwe party (MKP) has expressed vehement disapproval of the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that dismissed their application challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s controversial decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave. This swift judgment, delivered in under a minute by Judge Mathopo, has ignited sharp criticism aimed at the apex court, suggesting a concerning trend in how judicial accountability is exercised in South Africa.The court’s brief ruling indicated that it found no grounds for exclusive jurisdiction or direct access, thus refusing the MKP’s application. “The following order is made: one, direct access is refused. Two, costs are…
The legal battle surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave intensified this week as the Constitutional Court delved into the arguments presented by the official opposition, uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP), and its leader, Jacob Zuma. At the heart of the matter lies the constitutionality of Ramaphosa’s actions in the wake of allegations from Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed that gangs, including drug cartels, have infiltrated the country’s criminal justice system and exert significant control over political and legal institutions. Ramaphosa’s legal representatives assert that the president’s authority should be respected,…
The City of Joburg has embarked on an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Johannesburg into a world-class city. On Tuesday, Executive Mayor Dada Morero spearheaded the launch of a “high impact” service delivery programme in Soweto, marking a significant stride in addressing the myriad service delivery challenges faced by residents. Gathering with members of the Mayoral Committee and various municipal departments, Morero introduced the initiative designed to mobilise all sectors of the municipality simultaneously, targeting specific areas that require urgent attention. “Today we are here with members of the Mayoral Committee together with the entire departments. The intention today is…
The inaugural Liberation Movements Summit 2025 reached a significant milestone on Sunday, as it brought together various African liberation movements to discuss pressing global issues and reaffirm commitments toward unity and collective development. Convened by the Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Fikile Mbalula, the summit concluded in Kempton Park with the adoption of a robust Summit Declaration. Over its three-day span, the summit featured delegates from storied liberation movements including FRELIMO, SWAPO, MPLA, CCM, ZANU PF, along with fraternal parties, all united around the theme: “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better…
The City of Johannesburg is facing a critical challenge that demands immediate attention. As illegal informal settlements proliferate and the number of homeless individuals continues to rise, Mayor Dada Morero has issued an urgent plea for collaboration among politicians, the private sector, and civil society. He stresses that the increasingly visible crisis of homelessness must be addressed with a concerted effort from all corners of society. In a recent statement, Morero shed light on the city’s acute shortage of temporary housing, a situation he deems unacceptable. Under South African legal mandates, municipalities are required to provide shelter for homeless individuals…
As the City of Johannesburg grapples with the staggering rise in illegal informal settlements, Mayor Dada Morero has issued an urgent plea to politicians, the private sector, and civil society to unite in addressing a more pressing crisis: the escalating levels of homelessness. In his recent statements, Mayor Morero described the city’s critical shortage of temporary housing, revealing that Johannesburg is struggling to comply with legal mandates requiring municipalities to provide shelter for homeless individuals, as well as those living in hijacked buildings and unlawful informal settlements, before any evictions occur. This has left many vulnerable citizens without adequate options…
Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo has vowed to keep trying to register a political party after the IEC this week turned down his application. The electoral body cited possible confusion flowing from Mamabolo’s use of the name of late struggle icon Nelson Mandela which it believes he has no claim to. “The IEC clarifies that the party ‘Mandela for President’ applied for registration, but was rejected for non-compliance with signature requirements and the threshold of required registered voters. Furthermore, the name ‘Mandela for President’ with associated green and black colours may be construed by voters as connected to founding President…
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Emma Powell has resigned as a spokesperson for the party on international relations amid criticism about the effects of her trips to the USA where she was found to have been amplifying the misinformation campaign against South Africa. One of the trips initiated by Powell resulted in the dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the DA’s Andrew Whitfield as the Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition. Whitfield had gone on the trip without Ramaphosa’s permission. “After careful reflection, I have taken the decision to step down as Spokesperson on International Relations for the Democratic Alliance.…
An interest group opposing reforms at the Road Accident Fund has taken aim at Transport Minister Barbara Creecy suggesting she’s clueless about what she’s trying to do. The attack comes after Creecy reintroduction of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme, a bill aimed at reforming the RAF by among others enabling it to operate as a typical social benefit scheme which pays benefits directly without having to be sued, just like SASSA (South African Social Security Agency). The Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims, APRAV briefed the media in Pretoria on Wednesday where it announced planned opposition to the…
In a significant step towards transforming Gauteng’s public healthcare system, Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo- Ralehoko, on tuesday announced that the province is on a mission to digitise 800 million pages of patient records. Gauteng Department of Health said it had completed the first phase of the province’s patient file digitisation programme, with over 800 000 records digitised at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), which is Africa’s largest hospital. The milestone which was noted during a media breakfast hosted at CHBAH, forms part of a bold digital transformation drive to improve efficiency, patient care and system accountability across 37 public…