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…
Former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, has issued a powerful call for the South African government to intensify its response to Israel following the troubling abduction of South African Global Sumud Flotilla activists. This urgent appeal comes in the wake of the activists’ return from Jordan, where they were detained by Israeli forces while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza aimed at delivering aid and protesting the ongoing blockade. Speaking passionately at a press conference held at OR Tambo…
For the estimated 178,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has announced an extension of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) until 28 May 2027. This directive comes as a relief for many who rely on the permit to live, work, and study in the country legally, as its previous expiration date was set for 28 November 2025. The future of the ZEP was recently thrown into uncertainty after a successful court challenge against its termination.…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has derided alleged influence peddler Brown Mogotsi, likening him to an “errands boy” and a mere “hangers-on” in a saga that intertwines accusations of corruption, defamation, and the tragic murder of businessman Wandile Bozwana. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Mbalula made it clear that he has no intention of letting Mogotsi’s allegations slide and is pursuing legal action against him for linking the Secretary General to Bozwana’s murder. Mogotsi, during an interview on SABC…