The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has warned of possible post-election violence if the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) does not address what the party describes as persistent failures and irregularities in the electoral process. The party raised these concerns during a weekend workshop in Boksburg, held as part of preparations for the upcoming local government elections. The workshop was attended by representatives from, among others, the IEC and Statistics South Africa. EFF Deputy President Godrich Gardee questioned the integrity of past…

EFF leader Julius Malema says former United States President Donald Trump has laid bare what he describes as America’s true character, arguing that the country no longer pretends to promote global peace. Malema was addressing delegates at the second Plenum of the People’s Assembly held in Boksburg on Friday. He accused the United States of consistently destabilising nations around the world, saying this behaviour is not new but has become more openly pursued in recent years. “The USA has always…

The Gauteng crime wardens, popularly known as Amapanyaza, have officially been declared peace officers following corrective action taken after a Public Protector finding that their earlier designation was irregular. The announcement was made in Pretoria on Friday by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, and Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who is overseeing the remedial process. “I can confirm here today that I have issued a Gazette designating what used to be known as Amapanyapanya as peace officers,”…