Democratic Alliance (DA) Ekurhuleni councillor Kabelo Relitilwe Mahonko and three co-accused will remain in custody after appearing in the Benoni Magistrates’ Court on serious charges stemming from the alleged kidnapping and assault of two men, one of whom later died. Mahonko, 40, appeared alongside Sibusiso Masondo, 43, Muzi Des Godie, 33, and Lethabo Nhlanhla Makgabo, 19, on Thursday on charges including murder, attempted murder and kidnapping. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that the four accused are facing the murder…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has called for the immediate suspension of Democratic Alliance (DA) Ekurhuleni proportional representation councillor Kabelo Mahonko following his arrest on allegations of kidnapping and murder. Mahonko appeared before the Benoni Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 19 August, after being arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and assault of two men, one of whom later died from his injuries. The allegations have prompted the EFF to question the DA’s response to the arrest, arguing…

The ANC keeps begging the white people who despise it, while disrespecting the black people who put it into power. The ANC would rather squander the power black people gave the party, by governing with the DA as cajoled by ‘the markets’ — the euphemism for white economic power. If that cajoling by ‘the markets’ is what matters most, then what is this talk of democracy in aid of? Is democracy something that big money can buy and sell? What…

The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for the Expropriation Act, describing it as a constitutional tool to advance land reform and redress historical injustices, as the legislation faces a legal challenge in the Western Cape High Court. The party said it was not surprised by the court action brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA), AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), arguing that the challenge reflects longstanding opposition to transformation laws aimed at addressing the legacy…

The Gauteng Department of Health has rejected claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that a patient was left permanently blind because of broken equipment at Steve Biko Academic Hospital’s Eye Clinic, saying the patient’s medical history does not support that conclusion. The dispute follows a statement issued by the DA on Monday, in which the party alleged that delays in repairing critical ophthalmology equipment resulted in a patient permanently losing vision in one eye after waiting six months for retinal…

The Democratic Alliance’s legal challenge against the Expropriation Act is being heard in the Western Cape High Court, with the party arguing that the legislation is unconstitutional and was not lawfully passed through Parliament. Speaking outside court on Monday, DA Federal Chairperson Bonginkosi Madikizela said the party believes the Act violates the Constitution and that the parliamentary process leading to its adoption was fundamentally flawed. Madikizela said the DA was asking the court to declare the Act invalid in its…

South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has claimed that the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) had already reached an understanding to govern together before South Africans went to the polls in the 2024 general election, alleging that the post-election negotiations were merely for public consumption. Speaking during a recent public engagement, Mapaila said the Government of National Unity (GNU) was effectively decided before the election results were announced, dismissing the widely publicised negotiations…

Do not even try to suggest synonymity. On the simmering matter between Action SA chairman Michael Beaumont and Tony Leon’s private company, Resolve Communications, lobbying has suddenly sprung up to be preferred, purportedly free of corruption. The two words, lobbying and corruption, are now cast to be neck to neck in the race for meaning. This follows outgone DA leader John Steenhuisen’s interview with News24 editor Adriaan Basson. In the interview, Steenhuisen claimed his exit as DA leader and Agriculture…

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has removed former party leader John Steenhuisen from one of the party’s most prominent Cabinet positions, announcing a sweeping reshuffle of the DA’s Government of National Unity (GNU) team that will see Forestry Minister Willie Aucamp take over the Agriculture portfolio. The changes, announced on Wednesday, mark the first major reconfiguration of the DA’s representation in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet since the formation of the GNU following the 2024 general election. In a letter to…

Hundreds of learners in the West Rand continue to attend classes in ageing asbestos structures that pose serious health risks, despite years of promises by the Gauteng Provincial Government to eradicate dangerous school infrastructure. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised alarm over conditions at Randfontein Secondary School and Toekomsrus Primary School in Toekomsrus, accusing the provincial government of failing to protect learners and educators from exposure to hazardous asbestos materials. In a statement released on Monday, DA Shadow MEC for…