ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has attributed his party’s strong showing in the local government elections to its decision to support the removal of Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayor, a move that paved the way for Nasiphi Moya to take over and win the support of residents. Mashaba briefed the media at the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand after his party emerged in fifth position as election results continued to trickle in. Mashaba believes that supporting Brink’s removal was one…
National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with allegations of fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice. Adams was taken into custody on Tuesday, 5 May, at Parliament Village by the South African Police Service Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), following instructions for him to present himself to authorities. According to police, a J50 warrant had been issued for Adams’ arrest. The charges relate to claims…
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has called out self-proclaimed superfan Mamajoy (real name Joy Chauke), accusing her of having a sense of entitlement. This follows her exclusion from a group of football fans to be sponsored by the government for a trip to North America to watch the FIFA 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and Mexico in June. McKenzie on Tuesday announced the names of selected fans, who had to submit videos to be considered for the all-expenses-paid trip.…
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Dr Dickson Masemola has stressed the importance of empowering firefighters to serve communities with integrity, professionalism, and without fear or discrimination. Masemola is leading a two-day national commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day 2026 at the Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West. The 2026 national commemoration is hosted in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Centre, the North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre, and other stakeholders. The aim is, among other things, to…