South African opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has laid charges Monday morning at the East London SAPS concerning the Mandela Funeral Report. The DA alleges that the ANC government stole R330-million from the poor in former President Nelson Mandela’s name to buy T-shirts. Refiloe Nt’sekhe, DA National Spokesperson and Deputy Chairperson, said: “Having studied […]

The ANC Women’s League President, Bathabile Dlamini, has criticised Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for his support of the late Fezekile ‘Khwezi’ Khuzwayo (who alleged she was raped by Jacob Zuma), and hinted that Ramaphosa has his own history of abuse. In a move seen by many as strange for someone who is meant to represent […]

President Jacob Zuma is set to appeal the North Gauteng High Court judgement which set aside the appointment of Shaun Abrahams as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Meanwhile opposition parties in South Africa welcomed the judge’s decision. The Presidency announced Friday: “Whilst the President awaits a full briefing on the judgement, he has […]

South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that whilst he respects the court process, he does believe the late Fezeka Kuzwayo’s claim that she was raped by President Jacob Zuma. Zuma was charged with the rape of Fezeka – known as Khwezi – in 2005, and acquitted in 2006, three years before he was […]

Leaders of opposition political parties in South Africa met in Johannesburg today – 6 December 2017 – to assess government’s 2017 performance, where they collectively govern the cities of Tshwane, Joburg and Nelson Mandela Bay based on their broad coalition agreement, signed in August 2016. Those gathered included Mmusi Maimane, Democratic Alliance; Mosiuoa Lekota, Congress of the […]

The African National Congress (ANC) says it has noted the launch of the African Democratic Change (ADEC) party by former ANC MP Makhosi Khoza… but is unhappy with the use of ANC colours in the new logo. “South Africa is a multiparty democracy and as such, a plethora of divergent views within our body politic […]

The DA says it finds it “incomprehensible” that the hard-won steps towards saving SAA could be so recklessly undermined by an alleged proposal to move the embattled airline from the Finance Ministry to the Transport Ministry – “a ministry that has so fouled up the e-toll saga”.   The allegations were made in local South […]

Here’s this week’s Carte Blanche line-up, available for South Africans in SA on Sunday and for expats from Tuesday through Showmax International… The fight for ANC leadership The ANC is preparing for its 54th national conference which takes place in December, where the delegates will vote in a new leader. As Jacob Zuma’s time as president of the […]

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip said in a statement Friday that it “strongly condemns” the incident which occurred in a plenary session of the National Assembly last night. “The behavior of ANC MP Mervyn Dirks was despicable and not in keeping with the image of parliament and the organisation he represents, the African […]

The South African Presidency has announced a 4% salary adjustment for members of the National Executive and Deputy Ministers for 2017/18. Following the recommendations of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers, the Presidency on Thursday outlined the salary adjustments for public office bearers. The 4% adjustment also applies to Members of […]

The motion of no confidence in Mayor Herman Mashaba has been defeated on Thursday evening in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mashaba tweeted minutes ago, just after the announcement: “Frivolous motion against change defeated in Council. Today, the Council upheld the will of Johannesburg’s residents by voting against the ANC’s motion of no confidence in the Speaker […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, led a march of over 1,000 people to the Johannesburg City Council chambers today in support of Johannesburg’s mayor Herman Mashaba, where the DA mayor is facing a vote of no confidence. Shayne Robinson was there to video the event… WATCH Hands Off Herman Mashaba March in Johannesburg This afternoon […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has today filed submissions to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) arguing as to why Jacob Zuma should immediately face the 783 charges of corruption, fraud, money-laundering and racketeering in a court of law as soon as practically possible. “Our submissions are in line with the NPA’s deadline for submission […]

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip in Parliament has written to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa to lay a formal complaint against the Africa News Network 7 (the allegedly state-captured ANN7) which airs on Multichoice (DSTV) in South Africa. The letter claims that ANN7 “colluded with some members of parliament” to broadcast […]

A speech in Parliament yesterday by the National DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Natasha Mazzone, has gone viral… particularly for her catchphrase: ‘Bring It On’. Watch below. Addressing members during the Debate on State Capture, Mazzone said now is the time that South Africans must unite, stand firm and proudly say together: ‘Bring It On’. […]

Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was fired by Robert Mugabe just a few weeks ago, has been sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new President, becoming the third President of that country. But while South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma thanked President Robert Mugabe for all he did for liberation, others like Botswana’s President have criticised Mugabe for […]

Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans in KwaZulu-Natal held a march on Friday to highlight the plight of black farm workers. The demonstration was a reaction to the recent #BlackMonday protests by farmers against farm murders. The march blocked traffic and trucks on the N3 from 9am till noon at the Mariannhill toll plaza in Pinetown near […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) posted photos on Saturday (see below) of Mayor Herman Mashaba working hard to “clean-up Jozi’s inner city”, in an effort to stir up support as he faces a Motion of No  Confidence tabled by the ANC. In a move that is both physical and metaphorical, Mashaba has worked hard in the […]

The City of Tshwane’s mayoral mansion has been sold for R5.1 million from a reserve price of R4.8 million. From this sale, the Democratic Alliance (DA) claim a total of 52 RDP houses – inclusive of land and services – will be built for those who need it most in the city. The DA-led multiparty […]

Former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has reportedly been granted immunity from prosecution, and assured hsafety to live out the rest of his life in Zimbabwe, as part of his resignation deal. South Africans, who were outraged at the prospect of him retiring in SA, can breathe a sigh of relief. It is not his […]

Former Eskom Board Chairman Zola Tsotsi’s statement to Parliament concerning the Eskom Inquiry has shocked South Africans around the country. Watch below. Tsotsi’s revelations paint a picture of the Gupta Family being in control with President Jacob Zuma’s approval, and with the collusion of Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. Tsotsi claims he was threatened by […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has postponed his trip to Harare, Zimbabwe, until further notice. The President was due to travel to the Zimbabwean capital today, Wednesday 22 November 2017. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika that met in Angola on Tuesday had taken a decision that the SADC Chairperson, President Zuma and […]

Emfuleni Local Municipality Mayor Simon Mofokeng has handed in his resignation after allegations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl. The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements on Monday said MEC Paul Mashatile had accepted Mofokeng’s resignation as both the councillor and the mayor at the municipality in Sedibeng region. […]

There were mass celebrations in the streets of Harare today as news came that President Robert Mugabe – who has ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years – has (finally) resigned! The news was confirmed by the speaker of the country’s Parliament, Jacob Mudendahe, as proceedings were about to begin to debate Mugabe’s impeachment. Mudendahe said he […]

The “new look” Zanu-PF and War Veterans of Zimbabwe are proceeding with impeachment preparations of President Robert Mugabe today, Tuesday 21 November 2017. This according to Zimbabwean journalist Trevor Ncube (who lives in South Africa). Ncube has become one of the trusted sources during the confusing coup non-coup in his homeland. He reported that mediator […]