THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the government to expel the United States (US) ambassador, Reuben Brigety II, following his claims the host country sent arms to Russia, in its conflict with Ukraine. At a press briefing he addressed on Thursday, Brigety accused South Africa of “arming Russia with a vessel that… Continue reading SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador
Category: Politics
Rape-Accused ANC Councillors Face Party DC
Two ANC councillors facing separate cases of violating children will face internal disciplinary proceedings for allegedly undermining the reputation of the party. The two, one from Matlosana in the North-West and the other from Kriel in Mpumalanga, have both been arrested and charged with rape and attempted rape, respectively, amongst other charges. According to police,… Continue reading Rape-Accused ANC Councillors Face Party DC
De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss
Former Eskom chief executive officer Andre De Ruyter has landed in hot water after the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, revealed that he reported his corruption claims to law enforcement agencies a day before briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) two weeks ago. The revelations suggest that… Continue reading De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss
Gordhan Must Go, Says EFF
The EFF has called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Department of Public Entreprises Minister Pravin Gordhan for allegedly deliberately destroying state-owned companies and running the South African economy down the drain. Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the office of the Auditor-General’s damning reports into the state-owned enterprises overseen by the minister were proof of his… Continue reading Gordhan Must Go, Says EFF
King Charles’ coronation: EFF slams ‘flaunting of stolen diamond’
Left-wing political party, the EFF, has once again condemned the British monarchy’s continuous public display of the diamond taken from South Africa in 1907, said to be worth R6 billion, that adorns the royal crown. The party was responding to the display of the world’s biggest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, at the… Continue reading King Charles’ coronation: EFF slams ‘flaunting of stolen diamond’
ANCYL to march against Limpopo Premier
THE ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Limpopo has launched a mass mobilisation drive to get young people in the province to march to Premier Stan Mathabatha’s office in demand of jobs and the resignation of “lazy mayors and MECs.” According to the league’s provincial secretary, Oliver Mabunda, they took the decision at an eight-hour ordinary… Continue reading ANCYL to march against Limpopo Premier
Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
The Public Service and Commercial Union (PSCU) has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of abandoning workers since he took over as leader of South Africa. The union’s secretary-general, Tahir Maepa, said the country had witnessed weaknesses within the working class under the current administration. “The miscarriage of justice for millions of unemployed young voters and a… Continue reading Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
Ask Gordhan, Mufamadi about minister in graft claims: De Ruyter
Former Eskom Group chief executive officer André De Ruyter has been accused of completely failing to assist the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) to get to the bottom of the corruption allegations he leveled against “a minister” and “a senior-ranking politician.” De Ruyter, who was never vetted since his appointment in 2019, was invited… Continue reading Ask Gordhan, Mufamadi about minister in graft claims: De Ruyter
Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
In an overnight turn of events, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has made a U-turn on his statement that the ANC had taken a decision for South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying he had erred. This came after Ramaphosa reiterated the ANC’s statement that it had decided to pull out of… Continue reading Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
Mbeki calls for ceasefire in war-torn Sudan
Former President Thabo Mbeki has called upon those at the forefront of the armed conflict in Sudan to employ an alternative approach to making their demands heard. The conflict in the northeastern African country has attracted international attention, with the capital city Khartoum having been brought to its knees as residents report running out of… Continue reading Mbeki calls for ceasefire in war-torn Sudan