Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has come under fire from South Africans after confirming on Thursday that his party is ready to join the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at a press briefing, Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Citizens took to social media platform X to question Malema’s stance, reminding him that in 2024 he declared the EFF would only join the…

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontsho, has reached out to King Misuzulu KaZwelithini to get his nod to suspend four members of the Ingonyama Trust Board. In a letter dated 4 December 2025, Nyhontsho says the suspension of the board members will allow the investigation that is being undertaken by Adv Marumo Moerane SC (senior counsel) to go unhindered. The members to be suspended are Advocate Linda Zama, Dr Thandi Dlamini, Inkosi Nomusa Zulu, and Ndzambudzeni…

EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC if no major intervention takes place within the governing party. Malema addressed journalists in Johannesburg on Thursday, where he raised concerns about the level of influence Mbalula has gained in the organisation. Malema said Mbalula and several other senior figures in the ANC leadership previously served as presidents of the ANC Youth League and were shaped by the same…

A storm is brewing around Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos following his recent over-the-top comments. The Belgian raised eyebrows on Wednesday during a media briefing in Pretoria, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Brooks’ tirade was sparked by defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s late arrival in camp. “I will have a chat with him after training, and I can assure you, he’s a Black guy, and he will leave my room as a white guy,” said Broos. The Bafana…

The two men who, in June 2023, stormed a church in Nseleni township and killed a pastor who was also a councillor of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the City of Umhlathuze (Richards Bay-Empangeni) have been sentenced to life behind bars. Phakamani Eugene Khumalo (33) and Sandile Mthokozisi Mabuyakhulu (33) were also handed 11 years and 6 months imprisonment for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition by the Ngwelezane regional court. At first, it was thought that John…

South Africans have been expressing strong support and admiration for Advocate Mahlape Sello following her performance at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Many citizens have praised her professionalism, legal expertise, and ability to lead evidence effectively during hearings into corruption and criminality in South Africa’s justice system. The Madlanga Commission, officially called the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, was established in 2025 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Chaired by retired Deputy…

Early on Thursday, the Special Investigating Unit, supported by specialised units of the South African Police Service, conducted coordinated raids across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of a large-scale investigation into an alleged R161 million fraud involving the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme. The operation targeted offices, residences, and the UIF Head Office in Pretoria in a move authorities describe as a major strike against organised financial crime. The SIU confirmed the operation was authorised by the…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was hopping mad as he addressed the media following defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s late arrival for the national team camp. Broos was briefing the media on preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Mbokazi, who will be joining Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire from Orlando Pirates, missed his flight from Durban to Johannesburg on Tuesday, resulting in his late arrival. “Mbokazi, he just arrived or will arrive in 15 minutes,”…

South Africa’s justice system is under the spotlight this week as the advisory panel tasked with appointing the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) begins interviews with six shortlisted candidates. The NDPP, who leads the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), plays a central role in ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the country’s prosecution services, making this selection a critical moment for South Africa’s rule of law. The position will become vacant at the end of January 2026, when Advocate…

One year into South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), a new survey by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) paints a stark picture of a nation grappling with economic hardship, social divisions, and cautious hope for reform. The 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), released on Wednesday, highlights persistent mistrust in political leadership alongside moderate support for government policies, reflecting a complex public mood as the country navigates its first year under multi-party coalition governance. The Reconciliation Barometer,…