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…
Speeding and faulty brakes have been cited as some of the major contributing factors that led to the horrific bus accident that killed 43 people on the N1 North in Limpopo on Sunday. This is according to a preliminary report which was released by the Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy. The report, which was conducted by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) revealed that the driver of the bus drove at a speed too high for the conditions down the mountain…
With the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations set to begin next week, Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has urged Grade 12 learners to stay off social media and focus on their studies. Speaking at the NSC Pledge Signing Ceremony held at Vorentoe Hoërskool in Rossmore, Chiloane cautioned learners that social media can easily become a distraction during the critical exam preparation period. “Disconnect from social media during this critical period,” he said. “These…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has defended his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), telling Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system that he acted within his powers and in the interest of reforming the police service. Appearing before the committee on Thursday, Mchunu — who was placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa pending the outcome of ongoing inquiries — faced tough questioning from committee members and…