The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has issued a strong statement rejecting the upcoming G20 Summit and criticising the administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party on Wednesday evening said the gathering of global leaders will not meaningfully address the challenges facing South Africans who continue to experience worsening socio-economic conditions. The party said South Africa is… Continue reading MK Party Criticises Ramaphosa Administration Ahead of G20 Summit
Category: Politics
ANC Welcomes Gigaba’s Voluntary Step-Aside Decision
The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the voluntary decision by Dr Malusi Gigaba to step aside from his responsibilities following his court appearance on Tuesday. The party on Wednesday said the decision demonstrates discipline, maturity, and respect for organisational processes. Acting National Spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli said Gigaba’s step-aside decision aligns with the ANC Constitution… Continue reading ANC Welcomes Gigaba’s Voluntary Step-Aside Decision
South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
The decision by United States President Donald Trump to boycott the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa signifies more than just a political gesture; it symbolises a profound and meaningful rupture within the global colonial power structure. This action calls for a decolonial analysis that explains how it disrupts and redefines the key mechanisms of… Continue reading South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
SACP Limpopo Slams Misleading Article on Party Resolutions
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has dismissed concerns raised by a recent article circulated by the party’s National Chairperson, Blade Nzimande. According to the province, the article has caused confusion among members and supporters because it creates an impression that there is growing disagreement about the party’s plan to contest the 2026… Continue reading SACP Limpopo Slams Misleading Article on Party Resolutions
ATM Says Godongwana’s Mini Budget Lacks Vision for Economic Transformation
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has dismissed the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as uninspiring and lacking substance, saying it fails to respond to South Africa’s worsening unemployment, poverty, and inequality. ATM national spokesperson Zama Ntshona said the budget fell short of the decisive action needed to transform… Continue reading ATM Says Godongwana’s Mini Budget Lacks Vision for Economic Transformation
ANC Limpopo Hails By-Election Wins and Clean Audits
The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has praised its structures across the province for their continued efforts to strengthen the movement and ensure good governance. This follows the conclusion of the party’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting held at Frans Mohlala House in Polokwane on Monday, 10 November 2025. Provincial Chairperson Chupu Stanley Mathabatha… Continue reading ANC Limpopo Hails By-Election Wins and Clean Audits
Limpopo ANC in Turmoil: Premier’s Allies Accused of Funding NEHAWU’s Campaign Against Speaker
A political storm is unfolding in Limpopo, where allegations of corruption and factionalism involving the African National Congress (ANC), the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU), and the Provincial Legislature have sparked growing tensions. Despite the ANC insisting that its alliance with NEHAWU remains solid, a dossier seen by African Times paints a… Continue reading Limpopo ANC in Turmoil: Premier’s Allies Accused of Funding NEHAWU’s Campaign Against Speaker
The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements present a chaotic search for meaning. His threats against South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, coupled with the termination of AGOA and “crazy” tariffs, seem inconsistent. However, reading this as a complex strategy grants it undue sophistication. The driving force is not a nuanced doctrine but a raw thirst for… Continue reading The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit
LUSAKA — Zambia is set to receive Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, who will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 10th to 11th November 2025, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema. The visit, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, comes as a reciprocal… Continue reading Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit
NUMSA Declares Deadlock in Automotive Industry and Confronts Retrenchments at Ford, Aspen, and ArcelorMittal
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has declared a deadlock in wage negotiations with employers in the Automotive Industry and has warned of possible strike action if employers do not improve their offer. The union also raised concerns about ongoing retrenchments at Ford, Aspen, and ArcelorMittal South Africa, as well as unethical… Continue reading NUMSA Declares Deadlock in Automotive Industry and Confronts Retrenchments at Ford, Aspen, and ArcelorMittal