Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
Just about three months after being formed uMkhonto weSizwe is already experiencing infighting. The party this week removed its appointed interim youth leader, former student activist Bonginkosi Khanyile without explanation and its presidential candidate former President Jacob Zuma warned that more people will be removed soon. Zuma who addressed supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court following the postponement of his private prosecution case against his predecessor Cyril Ramaphosa said there was pockets of ill-discipline in the MK including the formation of parallel structures which he said will be weeded out. “We are not even three months old but we already…
Former President Jacob Zuma is once again suggesting the upcoming National and Provincial could be rigged. Zuma addressed supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court following the postponement of his private prosecution case against his successor Cyril Ramaphosa who was not in court. Zuma said he has heard that there are people who are voting at night ( presumably for the benefit of the ruling ANC). “I have heard that there are already people who are voting at night because they are scared that we are going to win so you must come out in numbers and don’t make a wrong…
The government is adamant that it is succeeding in refurbishing the Rooiwaal Water Treatment Plant and other nearby facilities as part of supplying residents of Hamanskraal with clean drinking water. Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu visited projects alongside Tshwane Mayor Celliers Brink on Wednesday where they both committed to timelines. Mchunu said while work on the Rooiwaal is only expected to be concluded in 2026, the nearby Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant is being prepared to provide water in the meantime to end reliance on tankers currently being provided by the City of Tshwane.“ Its going to take some time…
Six men have been shot after a shootout with Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department and SAPS in Primrose. JMPD says a total of seven suspects have been arrested, and the six were rushed to the hospital where they are being treated for their injuries. JMPD spokesperson Katlego Mphahlele were conducting an operation against illegal mining alongside the SAPS’ dedicated unit when they were spotted by the suspects who immediately fired at the officers sparking a shootout. “ The law enforcers proceeded to a scrapyard on the corner of Main Reef and Johann Rissik Roads, and upon their arrival, the suspects noticed…
Leader of the Good Party Patricia De Lille has become the latest to call out the Democratic Alliance and its leader John Steenhuisen for criticising fellow opposition parties accusing them of obsessing with winning elections in the Western Cape when they could be focusing their resources as well as energies campaigning in provinces where the ANC and the EFF are seen to be strong. The likes of Rise Mzansi and Action SA have already taken to social media to slam the official opposition which they accuse of bullying among others. The veteran politician said Steehuisen’s went all out against Steehuisen…
Authorities are warning aspirant farmers to be weary of agricultural scams disguised as investment opportunities which are said to be on the rise. The latest to be investigated by the National Consumer Commission is a company selling virtual pigs which the regulator says is offering unrealistic profits and operates unlawfully. According to the commission, the Piggy Trading Farm is offering profits of up to six thousand rand per year which it is says are way above the repo rate and therefore unlawful. Piggy Trading Farm targets people interested in agriculture as a business but not the day-to-day management of livestock…
The ANC is determined to have South Africa assert itself more on the global front should it be elected to govern the country for another five years term. The ruling party shared details of its foreign affairs offering during a media house held at its Johannesburg headquarters on Friday. Priority is in the party’s 2024 election manifesto termed “building a better Africa and a better world” emphasise a need to protect the country’s “none-aligned” stance on global affairs and call for greater involvement of Pretoria in peace initiatives on the continent and elsewhere in the world. International relations minister Naledi…
Former President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from standing as a candidate in the upcoming General elections. The IEC said it took the decision following an objection against his candidature. The commission briefed the media at its offices in Centurion on Thursday and said the MK party and others who’s candidates were disqualified have been informed. The confirmation by the IEC follows weeks of speculation driven mostly by Zuma’s conviction and sentencing for contempt of court after refusing to appear before the Zondo commission. “In the case of former President (Jacob) Zuma yes we did receive an objection which has…
The South African Communist Party wants DA leader John Steenhuisen to be censured over his comments labelling Gauteng government’s crime prevention wardens as “drunkards” who were picked up from shebeens. The party’s provincial chapter held a protest at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Wednesday demanding that parliament and the South African Human Rights Commission take action against the opposition leader. SACP Gauteng provincial secretary Jacob Mamabolo said at the very least, the DA should have reprimanded its leader or distanced itself from his remarks. “What kind of person pulls a drunkard out of a shebeen, gives him a uniform…
Following a devastating defeat in the electoral court, the ANC is looking to redeem itself when it faces off with uMkhonto weSizwe party in the Durban High Court. The electoral court dismissed the ANC’s application to have the registration of MK by the IEC nullified but the shot unanimously dismissed the application. The ANC had scheduled a media briefing for Monday, postponed it to Tuesday and then postponed it to a yet to be announced date shortly after the devastating blow by the electoral court delivered in the Johannesburg High Court. The party said in a statement that it had…