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 City of Johannesburg will on Wednesday launch a landmark CEO–City Cleanup Programme, aimed at restoring the city’s infrastructure, improving service delivery, and reviving civic pride. Mayor Dada Morero says the initiative marks a “moment of truth” for Johannesburg, bringing together government, business leaders, and communities in a collective effort to reverse years of urban decay and service backlogs. “This is more than a campaign — it’s a partnership to restore Johannesburg’s glory,” Morero said. “Leadership is not about position;…
Residents of Reiger Park in Ekurhuleni have voiced frustration over the lack of police resources in their area, following a spate of deadly gang-related attacks. They raised their concerns during Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s visit to the community after six people were killed in Reiger Park and two others in Westbury recently. Some residents have questioned whether the minister’s new crime-fighting plan will bring real change. Community leader Lycinder Grootboom said many coloured communities across the country are living…
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, allegedly exploited her political influence and large social media following to incite public violence during the July 2021 unrest, the Durban High Court heard on Tuesday. The testimony came from Sarah-Jane Trent, a complainant in the case and former employee of forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan. Trent told the court she laid criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla after viewing a series of tweets she believed were directly responsible for stoking panic and encouraging destructive…