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…
Police on Thursday raided the business premises of alleged influence peddler Brown Mogotsi in Mahikeng, sparking speculation that he might be arrested. A large police presence was observed at the property, with multiple vehicles stationed outside the premises in Seweding village, drawing the attention of local residents. Mogotsi, who was not present during the operation, later claimed the raid was politically motivated and orchestrated by powerful figures within the ANC seeking to silence him. Speaking live to Newzroom Afrika from…
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) and ActionSA have made notable gains in the latest round of by-elections, capturing several wards previously held by the African National Congress (ANC) and signalling a continued shift in local political dynamics. The PA secured two major victories — one in Soweto’s Ward 29 under the City of Johannesburg and another in the Western Cape — while ActionSA took control of Ward 7 in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality in the North West. In the tightly…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced that the United States government has approved a PEPFAR bridge plan for South Africa worth 115 million US dollars, providing critical funding to maintain HIV/AIDS programs in the country. The funding will cover a six-month period from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 and is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted HIV service delivery. According to Ntshavheni, the plan will support continuity of HIV services, prioritise country-specific needs, and safeguard life-saving interventions for…