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 African National Congress (ANC) has rejected a request by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to voluntarily step aside from all party activities. The party said Mchunu, who serves on its National Executive Committee (NEC), may only step aside once he has been criminally charged. Mchunu was placed on a leave of absence in July by President Cyril Ramaphosa following explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi claimed that Mchunu colluded with criminal elements to disband…
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it is pleased with the way the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams are progressing, as they reached the halfway mark. According to the department, the overall administration of the exams thus far continues to proceed smoothly, with stability, integrity, and efficiency across all nine provinces. More than 920 000 candidates are currently writing their final examinations at 6 800 examination centres nationwide. “Despite the scale and logistical complexity of this process, most…
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Deputy President Duncan Luvuno has urged mineworkers to unite across union lines and put safety and health first, saying no life should be lost because of division in the workplace.Luvuno was addressing employees during a Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness Campaign at Harmony Gold Mine in Doornkop, west of Johannesburg, on Saturday. The event, attended by workers, union representatives and health professionals, aimed to raise awareness about TB and other occupational diseases that continue to affect mineworkers.He…