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 National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has warned that a major strike could soon cripple South Africa’s automotive industry after wage talks with top car manufacturers reached a deadlock. Negotiations with the seven Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) — Ford, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Isuzu — collapsed after NUMSA rejected a three-year wage offer of 6.5%, 5%, and 5%, describing it as a “provocative wage freeze.” The union is demanding 7% in the first year and…
The future of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi hangs in the balance amid serious allegations linking him to controversial businessman and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has confirmed receiving an internal report detailing the misconduct claims, though he declined to discuss the findings publicly, citing ongoing council processes. “The report is now being processed in council. We have received it,” said Xhakaza. “As I have indicated, this is an in-committee meeting.…
Former ANC President General Chief Albert Luthuli’s grandson, Sandile said that the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling that he was beaten to death by the apartheid police and did not die because he was hit by the goods train, has vindicated their six decades long held view that he did not commit suicide as it was reported by the police. Thursday’s judgment set aside the finding of the 1967 inquest on the matter. Judge Nompumelelo Hadebe, handed down the judgment on…