Author: Kgaogelo Magolego

The government has dismissed criticism of its decision to host Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he’s increasingly isolated globally. The Presidency said Zelenskyy’s state visit to South Africa in April was not just meant to help facilitate peace talks with Russia but also part of a process of possibly forging closer ties with the Eastern European country. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said during a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday that the government was looking beyond the conflict also reminding critics that for some time South Africa was the only country able to easily talk to Zelenskyy and…

After his initial bold assertion that South Africa will not be bullied, President Cyril Ramaphosa has now toned down as the US continues to take a litany of unprecedented actions against South Africa with the most recent being the expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool who the Donald Trump administration accuses of being a radical. With Rasool expected back home, Ramaphosa has urged those planning homecoming ceremonies for him to exercise restraint as to avoid provoking the Trump administration further. “We would like to urge all political formations that are planning various homecoming rallies for Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool to assist us…

The government has once again expressed concern about right wing groupings’ lobbying of the United States to intervene in the country’s domestic affairs. The latest group to announce it will be undertaking a trip to Washington DC to seek the support of the Donald Trump administration is separatatist group Cape Independence which is seeking cessation from South Africa. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa was deeply upset by the move and warned the group to desist from inviting external forces to interfere in the domestic affairs of the country. Magwenya briefed the media at the Union Buildings on…

The Democratic Alliance has called on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to intensify the crackdown on cable theft and vandalism.The party said in a statement the major cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria have been severely affected by theft and vandalism, often plunged into complete darkness. The party also urged Lesufi to arrange protection for technicians as they are often attacked while trying to restore power. “There are unconfirmed reports that City Power technicians have been shot underground by illegal miners while working to fix and restore power which has resulted in delays in restoring power. The armed illegal miners operating in…

Rwanda has cut ties with its former Colonial master Belgium accusing the European country of fuelling anti-Rwanda sentiment globally over the war in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. The East African country said the decision was taken as part of efforts to safeguard its national interests which it believes are under threat from Belgium which it accuses of attempting to sustain a colonial hold on the African continent. “The Government of Rwanda notified the Government of Belgium today of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, effective immediately. Rwanda’s decision has been taken after careful consideration of several factors,…

The South African government has expressed hope of continued relations with the USA even after Donald Trump’s administration expelled South Africa’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool accusing him of race-baiting. Secretary of State Marcon Rubio made the announcement via his official X account on Friday night. This as South Africa struggles to gain an audience with Trump and those around him who have sought to misrepresent the country’s policies and have amplified false claims of the mass killings of white Afrikaners. Rubio also accuses Rasool of hating Trump. “South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country.…

ANC Secretary General has dismissed calls for the size of cabinet to be reduced along with their benefits which some believe constitute luxury when millions of South Africans languish in poverty. Mbalula briefed the media at the party headquarters Luthuli House in Johannesburg where he expressed confidence that the budget will be adopted despite political parties’ initial widespread rejection of it. Mbalula said perks of ministers have been cut from as far back and dismissed those calling for cuts as making noise. “It is very easy for anyone to say cabinet and all of that, which is fine, but we…

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has slammed the Democratic Alliance accusing the party of pulling all stops to frustrate any transformation efforts. This follows the DA’s rejection of the budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. In its rejection the DA cited the 0.5 % increase in Value Added Tax and what it believes are ill-conceived policies such as the National Health Insurance and the BELA Act. Mbalula dismissed the DA’s reasoning saying it was clear it ( DA) was opposed to any form of transformation. “As expected, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has once again revealed its anti-transformation…

With his political capital rapidly whining, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to plead for support from South Africa. Zelenskyy’s state visit to South Africa is expected to take place in April amid rising anti-West sentiments in the African nation. Political parties in South Africa have consistently rejected any suggestion the country could forge better relations with Ukraine and following his rather disastrous visit to the White House where he was treated like a school boy by President Donald Trump many see him as a liability while the question of his illegitimacy keeps lingering as more and more Ukrainians demand…

South African born billionaire businessman Elon Musk has resorted to cheap desperate marketing as his empire continues to fall apart as Americans and the world react to his aggression. In just three months, Tesla (Musk’s self-driving vehicle) has seen $800 billion loss in market value.  Musk’s perceived abuse of authority as head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has resulted in a backlash that has seen protests held in various parts of the US while a boycott of his products is also gaining momentum. On Wednesday Musk tried using X, the social media platform he now owns,…