Rampant criminals have escalated their attacks on rural clinics in Limpopo, as another incident at a far-flung facility leaves two nurses injured. This after two armed men invaded the Mashamba Clinic outside Thohoyandou, pretending to be bringing a patient. It is reported that two attackers approached the facility in the Vhembe District on Saturday night,… Continue reading Another Limpopo Rural Clinic is Attacked by Rampant Criminals
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MK Party’s March Staff Salaries Unpaid, Party Blames ‘Unexpected Technical Challenges’
The legion of staff members working for the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party across the country has gone unpaid for March, and the ANC’s splinter party has blamed “unexpected technical challenges.” The notice of the delayed salaries is contained in a letter dated 15 March 2025, written by the party’s Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu to the affected… Continue reading MK Party’s March Staff Salaries Unpaid, Party Blames ‘Unexpected Technical Challenges’
MK Party Wins Richmond By-election Despite Low Key Campaign, Shocking ANC and EFF
The MK Party has won the hotly contested Richmond by-election (Ward 2) in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands despite a low key campaign, shocking the ANC, the closest contender, and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This has earned the Jacob Zuma-led party its first seat in the Richmond Local Municipality, which falls under the Umgungundlovu District Municipality.… Continue reading MK Party Wins Richmond By-election Despite Low Key Campaign, Shocking ANC and EFF
Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
The proposed electronic voting (e-voting) system for future South African elections has hit turbulence even before implementation, with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and major opposition parties shooting it down for various reasons. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo believes that the electronic voting method for the country is a little unrealistic, at least… Continue reading Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
Divisions and Infighting Rock MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
After months of relative stability, the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) has been rocked by fresh divisions and infighting in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature caucus. The latest infighting is contained in a letter dated 3 March 2025, written by the party’s chief whip in the legislature, Meryvn Dirks, to Floyd Shivambu, the party’s Secretary-General. Dirks was appointed… Continue reading Divisions and Infighting Rock MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
MK Party and African Transformation Movement Form Working Pact Before 2026 Local Government Elections
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have agreed to form a united front and work together on all political, community and parliamentary programmes and activities. This follows a meeting between the leader of the MK Party, former President Jacob Zuma and the Spiritual Head of ATM, Professor Caesar Nongqunga in… Continue reading MK Party and African Transformation Movement Form Working Pact Before 2026 Local Government Elections
Former MKP Youth Leader Bonginkosi Khanyile Re-Arrested After Missing Court Appearance
The former leader of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party Youth Movement, Bonginkosi Khanyile, is facing fresh legal challenges after he was re-arrested for missing a court appearance. Khanyile violated his bail condition by failing to honour his court appearance yesterday (March 3), and was detained. He is facing several charges in the Durban Magistrate Court… Continue reading Former MKP Youth Leader Bonginkosi Khanyile Re-Arrested After Missing Court Appearance
South African Finance Minister’s Budget Speech Cancelled Amid Cabinet Disputes Over Proposed VAT Hike
In an unprecedented move since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the South African government has cancelled Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2024/2025 budget speech due to policy disputes within President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity (GNU). The governing African National Congress (ANC) and its grand coalition main partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), could not… Continue reading South African Finance Minister’s Budget Speech Cancelled Amid Cabinet Disputes Over Proposed VAT Hike
MK Party MPL Resigns from KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and Points Accusing Fingers at Zuma
One of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party’s founding members has resigned from the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, saying he no longer has confidence in former President Jacob Zuma and the ANC’s splinter party. Induna Phumlani Mfeka surrendered his seat yesterday, February 17, but said nothing about his party membership. Mfeka was a long time Zuma loyalist and… Continue reading MK Party MPL Resigns from KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and Points Accusing Fingers at Zuma
Zuma-Sambudla Finally Apolosises Directly to MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a Fresh Letter
Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has finally apologised directly to uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a fresh public apology. This comes after she issued a half hearted apology earlier this week in which she grudgingly apologised for insulting and questioning Shivambu’s leadership qualities during her overnight social media… Continue reading Zuma-Sambudla Finally Apolosises Directly to MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a Fresh Letter