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…
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto has begun a major refurbishment of its laundry facilities as part of a broader initiative to modernise operations and improve patient care at Africa’s largest hospital. Serving over 1.5 million people, the hospital is upgrading its infrastructure by installing five new 100-kilogram tunnel washers and dryers — a move expected to significantly boost its capacity to provide clean linen to all wards, surgical units, and beds. According to hospital management, the modern equipment…
Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised serious concerns over Police Minister Senzu Mchunu’s decision to classify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (Ipid) report on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm scandal as ‘top secret’. This move has sparked a debate about transparency and accountability in the face of allegations surrounding police conduct during the incident. Minister Mchunu, known as an ally of President Ramaphosa, staunchly defended his decision to classify the report, suggesting that it was necessary to protect…
South Africa is set to bid farewell to its late Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, with a Special Official Category 2 funeral. The announcement came from KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli during a heartfelt visit to the Mthethwa family homestead in the KwaMthethwa area at KwaMbonambi, alongside multiple MECs and local mayors. Mthethwa tragically passed away after falling from the 22nd floor of a hotel in Paris last week, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to the nation. His…