ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
Police clashed with members of Operation Dudula on Friday afternoon after the group attempted to march toward the Nasrec Expo Centre, where world leaders are gathered for the G20 Leaders Summit. Authorities aslo wearing protective gear used teargas and fired stun grenades to disperse the crowd, who pushed back in defiance of the security cordon around the summit venue. The G20 Summit is being hosted on African soil for the first time, with South Africa deploying heavy security across Johannesburg.…
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji and Secretary General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle have been instructed to withdraw letters of suspension issued against each. The intervention came after a meeting held between the ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, and the National Executive Committee of the ANCYL where the league outlined the challenges it had recently confronted and the steps it undertook to address them.“The meeting resolved that all suspension letters issued in relation to the matter be immediately withdrawn. It…
The arrival of world leaders at Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre marks the kickoff of a landmark event—the first G20 Summit in Africa. Scheduled for November 22-23, the gathering embodies the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This summit isn’t just a diplomatic photo-op; it’s a strategic push to amplify Africa’s voice in global economic discussions, focusing on issues like debt relief, trade equity, and sustainable development ahead of the UN’s 2030 Agenda deadline. Day One Highlights: From Opening Address to Tough Talks…