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…
Self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri have won their long-running extradition battle against the South African government after the High Court of Malawi set aside an earlier order that had directed their surrender to South Africa to face criminal charges. The High Court overturned the 12 March 2025 decision of the Lilongwe Magistrates’ Court, which had ruled that the couple should be extradited to stand trial for alleged fraud, money laundering, and other offences. In their review…
The Democratic Alliance says Black Economic Empowerment has entrenched inequality instead of solving it, while the ANC maintains that the policy remains central to South Africa’s economic transformation. A heated debate unfolded in the National Assembly on Friday as the Democratic Alliance (DA) launched a scathing attack on Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), describing the policy as a failed project that benefits only a politically connected elite. DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke said BEE has strayed far from its original intent…
A tense situation unfolded outside the Johannesburg High Court as the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) challenged the legality of City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero’s clean-up campaign targeting the CBD. SERI alleges the campaign disrupts livelihoods and displaces the city’s poorest residents. Morero attended the proceedings in person on Friday. Outside the court, supporters of the mayor—including groups from the ANC, Operation Dudula, and Action SA—demonstrated in favor of the clean-up. Meanwhile, a large group of African migrants staged a…