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…
Judgment has been reserved in the high-profile bail application of Katiso “KT” Molefe, a businessman embroiled in controversy, as the Johannesburg High Court heard the case on Thursday. Molefe, accused of masterminding the 2022 murders of popular musician DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, and his two bodyguards, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza, is seeking to overturn a previous denial of bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in August. Alongside Molefe, three alleged hitmen—Michael Pule Tau, Musa…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists, including the grandson of former president Nelson Mandela, Nkosi Mandla Mandela, were intercepted and arrested last night on international waters while sailing to deliver much-needed aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The flotilla comprised more than 40 humanitarian vessels and was seeking to break Israel’s siege of…
The family of Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, is navigating a sea of grief and uncertainty following his tragic death after a fall from a hotel. As they mourn the loss of a husband, father, and brother, they are also voicing their concerns about the circumstances surrounding his passing. In a heartfelt statement, the Mthethwa and Buthelezi families expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received from South Africans and individuals globally during this harrowing time.…