Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
The leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is navigating turbulent waters as tensions rise between the party and its former spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. With whispers of betrayal echoing in the halls of power, EFF leader Julius Malema has vehemently dismissed any notion that Ndlozi holds sway over the party’s trajectory, insisting that the organisation is ‘bigger than all of them’. The rift comes on the heels of concerns that Ndlozi might follow the example set by former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, who recently defected to the uMkhonto Wesizwe party (MKP), a move that has sent shockwaves rippling through…
As the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) convene for their third elective conference, significant structural changes are on the horizon. With a focus on refining its organisational effectiveness, the party is deliberating the potential scrapping of regional structures and the reconfiguration of its leadership hierarchy, alongside a critical examination of its student command and women’s chapter. In a media briefing on Saturday morning, party leader Julius Malema outlined the ongoing discussions that could shape the future of the EFF. He expressed a growing consensus for the removal of regional structures, which he claimed have not served the party well and have…
In a fervent declaration at the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) conference, leader Julius Malema sent a bold warning to detractors of the party, stating emphatically that the EFF will not allow itself to be dismantled by infiltrators or internal sabotage. The conference, themed “Defend, Rebuild and Advance the Struggle for Economic Freedom,” comes after significant setbacks, including a slight decline in support during the recent May 29 elections. The EFF was overtaken by the MKP, dropping to fourth place among South Africa’s political parties. “We have earned our place and stand on the shoulders of heroes and heroines of our…
The ANC-DA coalition, commonly known as the Government of National Unity (GNU), continues to be widely rejected within the liberation movement five months into its existence. The South African Communist Party’s special conference held in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni has seen speakers, one after the other condemning the arrangement the arrangement for various reasons and calling on the ANC to instead seek partnerships with like minded parties. Mapaila said the GNU was the creation of capital that can never benefit ordinary South Africans. “The DA is the party of the capitalist forces, the spokesperson of the monopoly capital in this country; it…
The African National Congress (ANC) is closely monitoring ongoing inquiries concerning the deaths of two uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) combatants, Akash Napier and Yusuf Akhalaywa, who were killed in a tragic explosion at Johannesburg’s Park Station in 1989. The investigation has been revitalised after revelations that Nasheen Bolton, Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, may have misrepresented his initial testimony, prompting the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to reconsider the case, now under the scrutiny of the HAWKS. In his statement, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula remarked on the developments during a media briefing in Johannesburg on Friday. He noted the importance of…
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is at the centre of a contentious debate that could redefine its very purpose in South Africa. CEO Collins Letsoalo describes the ongoing tensions with the legal fraternity and various pressure groups as “a battle for the soul of the RAF.” He alleges that these groups, comprised of individuals profiting significantly from the current system, are fighting to thwart efforts aimed at transforming the fund into a more equitable social benefit scheme. According to Letsoalo, this scheme would eliminate the need for road accident victims to resort to litigation for compensation. Letsoalo argues that the…
In a strong affirmation of South Africa’s foreign policy direction, the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League, represented by Secretary General Nokuthula Nqaba, has urged the nation to maintain its historical partnerships with China, Russia, and other allies rather than ‘sucking up’ to Ukraine. This statement comes at a time when South Africa’s political landscape is fraught with ideological divisions, predominantly between the ANC and the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA).Nqaba’s remarks were made during a period of introspection for the ANC, which is now five months into its tenure as part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The ANC…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has slammed what he argues is misrepresentation of the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa relaxing visa restrictions for Nigerian nationals wishing to travel to South Africa to do business or as tourists. Ramaphosa announced the decision this week while hosting his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinibu sparking outrage from some opposition leaders and the general public largely because of the country’s immigration crisis and in particular perceptions of the involvement of Nigerians in criminal activities. “There’s been a complete distortion to create an impression that the President said Nigerians should just come here walking and without…
The Road Accident Fund has vowed to fight back strongly against lawyers, doctors, actuaries and other professionals it says are engaged in a campaign to frustrate any attempts to transform it. RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo addressed the media on Thursday and accused the legal fraternity of playing a leading role in a conspiracy to block systematic changes that if implemented, the institution would pay claimants directly and therefore not need lawyers. Under current law (Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996) a victim essentially has to sue the state to access a social benefit. Letsoalo said there was absolutely no…
In an impassioned march organised by Action SA, South African spaza shop owners rallied on Wednesday in a bid to protect their livelihoods amid an ongoing government registration process intended to formalise the sector. The initiative aims to address health concerns linked to food contamination, particularly with regards to spaza shops operated by foreign nationals. But for many local shopkeepers, the government’s efforts simply do not go far enough. “Most of us South Africans running tuck shops are known and registered, and then there are the illegal immigrants that the government has allowed into our townships,” said Gugu Zikalala, who…