South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has threatened to resign as Amazulu Traditional Prime Minister over the replavement of Jerome Ngwenya as chairperson of the Ingonyama Trust. The writer says Buthelezi is disrespecting King Misuzuli KaZwelithini by implying he is captured and may sell Zulu land to outsiders.

Condolences have been pouring in since the announcement of the passing of the long-serving Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation and Inkosi of the Buthelezi Clan, Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, a parliamentarian and founding leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement announcing the veteran politician’s death,… Continue reading IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies

Ramaphosa Laments Brigety’s Lady R Lies

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed an independent report that dismissed claims that his government provided Russia with weapons, saying it vindicated his country’s non-alignment policy. In May, the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, accused South Africa of “loading” weapons and ammunition onto a Russian vessel anchored at Simon’s Town, Western Cape,… Continue reading Ramaphosa Laments Brigety’s Lady R Lies

New World Order Emerges As BRICS Expands

BRICS leaders have invited six new members to join the powerful economic alliance of developing nations, marking the rise of the Global South in geopolitics and the world’s new political and financial architecture. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and Argentina officially join BRICS in January next year – in a… Continue reading New World Order Emerges As BRICS Expands

BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate

BRICS leaders at the alliance's 15th summit in Johannesburg in August. The writer says BRICS countries need to strengthen internal unity and solidarity in order not to fall into the trap of Western narrative.

BRICS leaders presented a united front at the Johannesburg summit, promising to deliberate on the bloc’s expansion, push for a common currency and reform global governance systems in favour of the Global South. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian leader Lula… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate

SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties

South Africa and China have taken their political and economic ties to the next level, signing several trade agreements and agreeing to “consult closely” on issues of common concern within BRICS and other multilateral forums. Speaking to the media at the Union Buildings during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Continue reading SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties

Jacob Zuma Foundation Dismisses Remission As ‘Ramaphosa Propaganda Tool

Ambitions for political office do not drive former President Jacob Zuma, but the strategic toppling of ANC leaders he believes sent him to jail without trial, said insiders.

The Jacob G Zuma Foundation has characterised former President Jacob Zuma’s recent release on remission as a strategic instrument to bolster President Cyril Ramaphosa’a’s chances of securing reelection in the upcoming year. Zuma was one of the first 32 individuals released from prison through the presidential special remission on Friday, as part of a nationwide… Continue reading Jacob Zuma Foundation Dismisses Remission As ‘Ramaphosa Propaganda Tool

Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission

The release of former President Jacob Zuma from prison, as part of a nationwide remission of non-violent offenders to ease the overcrowding of correctional facilities across the country, has been met with mixed reactions. While the Democratic Alliance (DA) has labelled President Cyril Ramaphosa a “spineless” leader who moved towards a political solution to save… Continue reading Mixed Reaction To Zuma’s Prison Release on Remission

“Kill the Boer”: Malema Attacks Zille, Elon Musk

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has dismissed concerns that he has created an international storm by chanting “Killer the Boer, Kill the Farmer” at the party’s 10th-anniversary celebration at FNB Stadium in Soweto over the weekend, saying the courts have exonerated him. The chant grabbed headlines globally, prompting Twitter owner Elon Musk to… Continue reading “Kill the Boer”: Malema Attacks Zille, Elon Musk

SIU Weighs In On R134M Ndhuna Tender

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is increasingly optimistic in its endeavour to reclaim monies from individuals implicated in dodgy procurement transactions pertaining to South Africa's Covid-19 response initiative.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has weighed in on the Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services’ controversial R134 million Khunotswana contract. It has requested all documents related to the tender as part of a planned investigation into fraud and corruption in the North West. In a letter sent to Vuisile Joba Dliso, the chairperson of the North… Continue reading SIU Weighs In On R134M Ndhuna Tender

Protesters Demand Family Graves At Ramaphosa Imbizo

Angry Limpopo villagers who demanded to know where their family graves have been relocated to peacefully protested outside the venue where President Cyril Ramaphosa was holding his Imbizo on Friday. The Presidential Imbizo took place at the Motodi Sports Complex at Ga-Motodi Village in the Sekhukhune area. According to members of five affected families who… Continue reading Protesters Demand Family Graves At Ramaphosa Imbizo