DA Lays Charges: ‘ANC Govt Stole R330 Million From the Poor in Mandela’s Name’

By SAPeople 11-12-17 11:13

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 […]

ANC Women’s League Pres Dlamini Lambastes Ramaphosa, Hints at Abuse

By SAPeople 10-12-17 12:24

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 […]

Judge Rules NPA Boss Shaun Abrahams Must Vacate His Job. Zuma To Appeal.

By SAPeople 08-12-17 15:32

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 Future Could Be Coalition With ANC Out in 2019, Say Opposition Leaders

By SAPeople 06-12-17 13:19

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 […]

ANC Unhappy With Khoza’s New African Democratic Change Party Logo

By SAPeople 04-12-17 11:51

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 […]

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Disgraced Dudu Myeni Must Keep Away From SAA, Says DA

By SAPeople 03-12-17 20:32

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 […]

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ANC Condemns Its MP’s Alleged “Despicable” Behaviour

By SAPeople Contributor 01-12-17 14:32

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 […]

Salary Increase for Cabinet and Deputy Ministers

By SAPeople 01-12-17 00:20

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 […]

BREAKING: Joburg Gets to Keep Mayor Herman Mashaba. ‘Frivolous’ Motion Defeated.

By SAPeople 30-11-17 21:35

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 […]

WATCH DA Leader Mmusi Maimane Leads #HandsOffMashaba March

By SAPeople Contributor 30-11-17 20:56

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 […]

DA’s Natasha Mazzone to the Monster of State Capture: “Bring It On’

By SAPeople 29-11-17 16:15

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’. […]

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Opinions on Mugabe as Mnangagwa Inaugurated as Zimbabwe’s President

By SAPeople Contributor 26-11-17 11:26

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 […]

MK Veterans Cut Off N3 In Reaction To #BlackMonday Protests

By SAPeople Contributor 26-11-17 20:58

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 […]

Mayor Herman Mashaba Works Hard to Clean Up Jozi In More Ways Than One

By SAPeople 25-11-17 17:39

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 […]

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Tshwane Mayoral Mansion SOLD! Will Build 52 RDP Houses

By SAPeople Contributor 24-11-17 10:44

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 […]

Eskom: Zola Tsotsi’s Testimony Stuns – Gupta Threats; Zuma, Brown Involvement

By SAPeople 22-11-17 16:34

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 […]

Zuma Postpones Zimbabwe Trip + Full Mugabe Resignation Letter

By SAPeople 22-11-17 09:55

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 […]

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Emfuleni Mayor Resigns After Allegations Of Sexually Assaulting Girl of 14

By SAPeople Contributor 21-11-17 19:15

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. […]

Zimbabwe Update: Robert Mugabe Has Resigned

By SAPeople 21-11-17 18:54

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 […]

Zimbabwe Update: Zanu-PF Proceeding with Impeachment of President Robert Mugabe

By SAPeople 21-11-17 10:44

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 […]

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