The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised alarm over collapsing infrastructure and deteriorating safety conditions at several schools in Emfuleni, Gauteng, following an oversight inspection of Maxeke Secondary School, Lindisa Primary School, and Motsewapele Primary School. The party says the findings highlight systematic neglect that threatens learners’ right to a safe and conducive learning environment. At… Continue reading Emfuleni Schools in Crisis, DA Demands Action
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Godongwana’s Budget Fuels Fiery Political Showdown
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday delivered a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), calling for collective discipline to stabilise public finances while ensuring the protection of South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens. The Minister said that after years of fiscal strain, South Africa’s debt will finally stabilise at 77.9% of GDP this year and begin to… Continue reading Godongwana’s Budget Fuels Fiery Political Showdown
Emfuleni Under Fire for Allegedly Spending R12 Million on Grave-Digging Contracts Despite Having In-House Workers
The financially crippled Emfuleni Local Municipality has once again come under fierce criticism, this time for allegedly spending almost R12 million on grave-digging contracts between 2022 and 2025, despite having municipal staff capable of doing the job. According to a written response by Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Jacob Mamabolo, Emfuleni… Continue reading Emfuleni Under Fire for Allegedly Spending R12 Million on Grave-Digging Contracts Despite Having In-House Workers
A Journey Home That Ended in Tragedy: 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash as South Africa Grapples With Rising Road Deaths
What was meant to be a hopeful journey home for dozens of travellers from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe turned into a scene of horror and heartbreak on Sunday evening, when a cross-border bus plunged down a steep embankment along the N1 near Ingwe Lodge in Limpopo. The devastating crash claimed 42 lives, including seven children, and… Continue reading A Journey Home That Ended in Tragedy: 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash as South Africa Grapples With Rising Road Deaths
Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged in a critical phone call with United States President Donald Trump as South Africa stares down the possibility of damaging US tariffs that could hit key sectors and cost thousands of jobs. The early morning call on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, focused on bilateral trade and came amid growing concern… Continue reading Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA
DA Slams Mashatile’s Mangaung Visit as “Desperate PR Stunt Amid Ethics Scandals”
Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s visit to Mangaung for a high-profile cleaning campaign has sparked fierce backlash from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which has labelled the trip a “desperate PR stunt” intended to divert public attention from the deputy president’s deepening ethics scandals. The cleaning campaign, held under the theme “Bontle Ke Botho: A Free State… Continue reading DA Slams Mashatile’s Mangaung Visit as “Desperate PR Stunt Amid Ethics Scandals”
JMPD Slams DA’s “Cash-Cow” Accusations Over Traffic Fines — Denies R7,000 Daily Quota Allegation
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has strongly denied explosive allegations made by the Democratic Alliance (DA), which claim that its officers are under pressure to issue traffic fines amounting to R7,000 per day. The department has labelled the accusation “misleading” and “damaging to the integrity of law enforcement in the city.” Speaking out after… Continue reading JMPD Slams DA’s “Cash-Cow” Accusations Over Traffic Fines — Denies R7,000 Daily Quota Allegation
Deputy President Paul Mashatile Fined R10 000 by Parliamentary Ethics Committee
In a rare move to underscore accountability among senior office-bearers, Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests has imposed a R10 000 fine on Deputy President Paul Mashatile for failing to declare a registrable gift — specifically, a diamond — within the legally required timeframe. The fine, announced this week, has been criticised by some… Continue reading Deputy President Paul Mashatile Fined R10 000 by Parliamentary Ethics Committee
From ‘Black Englishmen’ to Black Diamonds: History of Elite Pact-Making and Majority Black Exclusion in South Africa
South Africa’s century-long tradition of elite pact-making began with the 1910 Union, which forged white unity through excluding black South Africans from political life. In response, black elites—mostly Christianised African professionals and chiefs, collectively known as amazemtiti or ‘Black Englishmen’—formed the ANC in 1912, hoping to counter this settler compact through petitions and appeals to… Continue reading From ‘Black Englishmen’ to Black Diamonds: History of Elite Pact-Making and Majority Black Exclusion in South Africa
DA: Mchunu Now Under Criminal Investigation as Gwede Mantashe Steps in as Acting Police Minister
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has revealed that former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is now the subject of a criminal investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS), adding yet another twist in the deepening crisis at the top of the country’s security leadership. DA Deputy Chief Whip Baxolile Nodada announced on Wednesday that a senior… Continue reading DA: Mchunu Now Under Criminal Investigation as Gwede Mantashe Steps in as Acting Police Minister