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…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has survived a motion of no confidence in the provincial legislature, with 24 votes in favor and 54 against. The motion was tabled by the Democratic Alliance (DA) following findings by the Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, that the Amapanyaza programme, an initiative championed by Lesufi, was not legally constituted. Earlier, the DA had attempted to force a secret ballot on the motion but failed to secure enough support. The results of the vote were announced…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump will be the “biggest loser” for choosing not to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg next weekend. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Kliptown Cleanup Campaign in Soweto today, Ramaphosa reacted to Trump’s announcement that neither he nor any senior US official will participate in the summit — a decision analysts warn could further isolate Washington at a time of heightened global economic uncertainty. Ramaphosa insisted the G20…
Police have opened a case of attempted murder after three people including a one-year-old child were shot and injured in Westbury on Thursday night. The shooting happened at around 20:30 on 13 November 2025.According to police, two suspects were chasing a man who fled into a house in the area. The gunmen followed him and opened fire inside the home. Three people in the house were hit by stray bullets, while the man being pursued managed to escape. The victims…