Author: Kgaogelo Magolego

Herman Mashaba, the leader of Action SA, recently took to the streets of Jabulani, Soweto, to advocate for local ownership of spaza shops. This march, held on Wednesday, aimed to raise awareness around the contentious issue of foreign nationals running these small shops in South Africa, which have faced increasing scrutiny amidst rising public health concerns. With a haunting reminder lingering from a tragic incident in Soweto where a grandmother and her grandchild reportedly lost their lives after consuming a soda from a spaza shop run by an immigrant, Mashaba’s call to action is resonating with those who have been…

The African National Congress (ANC) is facing a critical juncture in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, following a dismal electoral performance that saw the ruling party lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in history. As the party grapples with declining support—dropping from 62% nationally to just 17% in KwaZulu-Natal and 38% in Gauteng—the fate of the provincial executive committees hangs in the balance amid ongoing intervention by the party’s leadership. In a crucial meeting held on Monday in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, the ANC’s National Working Committee (NWC) met with the Provincial Executive Committee of KwaZulu-Natal. A similar session with Gauteng’s provincial…

The African National Congress (ANC) is grappling with significant electoral challenges in KwaZulu-Natal, where support has plunged to a historically low 17%. As the party’s National Working Committee convenes with the provincial executive committee, speculation about potential internal dissent grows, particularly regarding accusations that some members may be aiding the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP). However, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri made it clear that the party is not inclined to pursue a witch-hunt against those suspected of disloyalty. Bhengu-Motsiri addressed the media on the sidelines of the meeting, emphasising a democratic ethos that precludes the party from targeting its…

The government has moved swiftly to deny claims by US President that BRICS+ could dump the dollar for another currency or even start their own. Chrispin Phiri who is the spokesperson for international relations minister took social media platform X to respond to US President Donald Trump’s post in which he threatens imposing 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries should they stop using the dollar. Phiri said: “BRICS was not discussing an alternative currency but merely sought to level the playing field of international trade. “Recent misreporting has led to the incorrect narrative that BRICS is planning to create a…

A tempest brews within the African National Congress (ANC) as the party gears up for a heated dialogue between its National Working Committee and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Committee. This pivotal meeting arises amid growing concerns regarding the steep decline in electoral support that has gripped the party, particularly in the wake of recent provincial elections. The ANC’s national support has dramatically dipped from a robust 62% to a mere 39%, while in KwaZulu-Natal, the party has been reduced to a disheartening 17%. This downturn has largely been attributed to the rise of the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), founded by…

As the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gears up for its third National People’s Assembly, the party is poised to adopt a resolute stance on foreign affairs, calling for South Africa to strengthen its political and economic alliances with nations such as China and Russia—key partners within the BRICS+ framework. This shift in policy comes amid concerns that the current Government of National Unity may dilute South Africa’s established position regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Marshall Dlamini, the party’s Secretary General, has expressed alarm at the perception that South Africa’s government is…

UMkhonto Wesizwe Party has denied claims that it is plotting to liquidate the Economic Freedom Fighters whom it displaced from being the third largest party in parliament. As it plans its first anniversary celebration MKP has been actively recruiting EFF leaders leading to the red berets’ leader Julius Malema declaring the party an enemy. Former EFF leader and prominent lawyer Dali Mpofu who recently defected to MK and was immediately promoted to its National High Command was accused by Malema of pushing for the dissolution of the EFF even before MKP was registered but he denied the claim. On Wednesday…

MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi will not be leaving the Economic Freedom Fighters as speculated by several media outlets. “I hear here people are talking about Dr Ndlozi, Dr Ndlozi is a member of the EFF, he’s a leader of the EFF and no organisation can claim him except for the EFF. Party leader Julius Malema told thousands of supporters at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg that the former spokesperson and outgoing member of the party’s Central Command Team ( highest decision making body in between conferences) is not going anywhere. So you must not listen to gossip from drunkards talking from…

In a dramatic turn of events that resonates with echoes of political discontent, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have ramped up their stance against President Cyril Ramaphosa, warning that the investigation into the infamous Phala Phala farm theft must not lose momentum. The party argues that failing to hold the president accountable for alleged corruption undermines South Africa’s democratic integrity. The scandal originally came to light when former intelligence head Arthur Fraser disclosed that a staggering $4 million (approximately R60 million) was reported stolen from Ramaphosa’s game farm, located in the picturesque Lephalale, Limpopo. Although President Ramaphosa has acknowledged that…

In a striking prelude to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party’s much-anticipated elective conference scheduled for December, leader Julius Malema has not held back in his critique of both former President Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at a media briefing at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, Malema emphasised the need for accountability among South Africa’s political elite, asserting that both leaders have evaded scrutiny from the media. “Me and President Zuma, we are very good. The same way me and President Ramaphosa are very good. But it doesn’t stop me from saying he is corrupt,” Malema…