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…
The sudden axing of the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) on 31 December 2024 was so unexpected that it felt “like being struck by lightning”, a senior investigator told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday. Lieutenant-Colonel Ntate Khumalo, one of the unit’s key members, described the psychological and operational fallout after national police headquarters ordered the immediate disbandment of the specialised team and the transfer of all 121 political assassination dockets to Pretoria in March 2025. “It damaged…
The North West High Court sitting in Mahikeng has postponed the inquest into the alleged death and disappearance of anti-apartheid activist Nicholas Boiki Tlhapi to 2 March 2026. This follows a brief appearance by three persons of interest on Monday. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) provincial spokesperson, Sivenathi Gunya, said the matter was delayed to give the individuals time to secure legal representation.“During today’s proceedings, three persons of interest appeared before the court and were informed of their rights to legal…
Former deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he could be positioned as a candidate to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he is not available for nomination to any ANC leadership role. Motlanthe addressed the media at Luthuli House on Monday in his capacity as head of the ANC Electoral Committee, where he stressed that all committee members are barred from standing for election. “I am not available for anything,” he said. His remarks come as internal…