Author: Kgaogelo Magolego

Opposition parties in South Africa have slammed the government’s intention to exempt Starlink, the technology company belonging to billionaire Elon Musk from having to fully comply with the country’s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment which requires local enterprises owned by previously disadvantaged individuals to own not less than 30 percent of any foreign entities seeking to do business in SA. This week Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi issued a gazette exempting Starlink through a never used provision in the SITA ( State Information Technology Agency) Act that, following thorough consultation, foreign companies may alternatively invest an equivalent of…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has expressed confidence that his government is doing exceptionally well. This as the administration, a minority government, is moving towards its first year in office in a month or so. Lesufi briefed the media at the Gautrain offices in Midrand following a meeting of his provincial government. The Premier said decision-making has been smooth despite his party the ANC and the not having an outright majority. “We are thrilled to report that we have been working very well with all political parties. And all the issues that needed to be passed through votes have been passed without…

US President Donald Trump appears determined to hold on to the white genocide’ narrative even when it is proven to be false over and over again. Upon being debunked by President Cyril Ramaphosa, a desperate Trump resorted to video footage of EFF leader Julius Malema addressing rallies and chanting ‘kill the boer, kill the farmer’ to bolster his false claim that white people were being slaughtered and their land seized. A disappointed Ramaphosa could be seen literally restraining himself from laughing as Trump made nonsensical claims one after the other. “If this happened here this man would have been arrested…

There’s been mixed feelings to the third budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in parliament on Wednesday. Rise Mzansi and Action SA were among the first to welcome the budget albeit with reservations while MK and EFF have rejected it outright. “ActionSA welcomes the additional R7.5 billion allocated to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over the medium term—an investment we have long championed. However, we reject the regressive suite of taxes and levies, particularly in the absence of meaningful action to curb government wastage. While ordinary South Africans are still being forced to carry the burden of an…

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…