Mmusi Maimane Lambastes the ANC While ‘President Gupta’ Watches. FULL Speech

By SAPeople 31-05-17 21:12

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, lambasted members of the ANC in Parliament on Wednesday for missing several opportunities and refusing to remove President Jacob Zuma from office, even after the Constitutional Court found that he had violated the Constitution and after the State Capture Report implicated him in corruption on a grand scale. Zuma watched on as […]

Eskom Board Ordered to Rescind Brian Molefe’s Reappointment

By SAPeople 31-05-17 18:58

CAPE TOWN – After resigning, retiring or taking unpaid leave… and then being reinstated… Eskom Group Chief Executive, Brian Molefe, has now had his reappointment rescinded! Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says she has directed the Eskom Board to rescind the reappointment of Molefe. The Minister said this when the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Eskom held an […]

Vytjie Mentor’s Plea to South Africa from Hospital Bed

By SAPeople 30-05-17 20:38

Former African National Congress Minister Vytjie Mentor has recorded a video message for South Africa, from her hospital bed, where she says she is fighting for her life. Mentor said all the revelations in the Sunday Times and City Press (regarding the state capture of President Jacob Zuma and several ministers by the wealthy Gupta […]

Mmusi Maimane lays charges against ANC

Mmusi Maimane Lays State Capture Charges Against Zuma, Guptas & Ministers

By SAPeople 30-05-17 15:27

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has Tuesday laid charges against the President of South Africa, the Gupta family and several other prominent ministers. Maimane made the announcement, saying: “Fellow South Africans, Today I laid an array of criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma, members of the Gupta family, several cabinet ministers and senior executives […]

Zuma Highlights Traditional Leaders’ Role in Land Distribution, Fighting Racism and Crime

By SAPeople 29-05-17 16:15

President Jacob Zuma paid tribute to the significant role South Africa’s traditional leaders can play in the country’s transformation, at the official opening of the Indigenous and Traditional Leaders Indaba today… and said that land distribution will be one of the serious matters on the agenda. The President quoted freedom fighter Oliver Tambo, who would have turned 100 […]

Zambian Police “Forcefully” Prevent Maimane Entering Zambia on Africa Day

By SAPeople 25-05-17 23:15

DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, a Constitutional Office Bearer of South Africa, has this evening been “forcefully prevented from entering the Republic of Zambia, by Zambian Police who boarded his arriving SAA flight upon touchdown”, according to a statement from the DA. The DA Leader was arriving in Zambia, on Africa Day, to attend and observe […]

Julius Malema: “This World Was Supposed to be Ruled by Women”

By SAPeople 25-05-17 20:20

Speaking at Joubert Park today to commemorate Africa Day, Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Commander in Chief, Julius Malema, said this world was meant to be ruled by women. Speaking against women and child abuse – of which several cases have recently rocked South Africa – Malema said: “Women are the most peaceful, understanding people. If […]

Miracle in Tshwane as ALL Opposing Parties Agree on Budget

By SAPeople 25-05-17 17:49

City Manager Moeketsi Mosola posted a message on Facebook Thursday announcing “A Miracle Happened in the Tshwane City Council Chambers Today”. He said the miracle is that a R30-billion budget was passed by ALL political parties represented in council. Mosola wrote: “A balanced and Pro-Poor Budget supported by All Parties. As Our Democracy matures our […]

Watch Pravin Gordhan on Eskom: “The Public is Connecting the Dots!”

By SAPeople 23-05-17 19:17

Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did not hold back today in accusing the Eskom board members of “abusing” the power utility. Speaking in parliament during Public Enterprise Minister Lynne Brown’s ‘explanation’ on the Brian Molefe reinstatement fiasco (did he retire, resign, take long leave… or maternity leave?!)… Gordhan slated the board. He said: “The public is becoming […]

White Coligny Woman’s Attempt at Peace and Unity Receives Hostile Response

By SAPeople 19-05-17 21:11

A concerned local resident of Coligny, North West, had to be escorted away from EFF protestors on Friday, apparently for her own safety… after her courageous attempt at apology and reconciliation was not met that warmly by the marchers. Tension between white and black residents has been running high in the area since the alleged murder of […]

HUMOUR: The ‘Meme’ Jokes that Donald Trump and Jacob Zuma Share…

By SAPeople 17-05-17 19:29

Sometimes it seems that South Africans are a little harsh on their leader, President Jacob Zuma… but here’s proof that America’s leader, President Donald Trump, suffers much of the same humorous digs from his people in memes shared on social media… They’ve both been compared to a former leader of their country… in a disparaging way: […]

Former Mines Minister Claims Eskom’s Molefe Tried Pressuring Him to Help Guptas

By SAPeople 16-05-17 14:41

Former South African Minister of Mineral Resources Ngoako Ramatlhodi claimed on Tuesday that Eskom’s CEO, Brian Molefe, and chairman Ben Ngubane, had tried to persuade him in 2015 to suspend Glencore’s mining licences… in an attempt to pressurise Glencore into selling a coal mine… and help the controversial Gupta Family take over the mine. Ramatlhodi told […]

Opposition Parties March Arm in Arm to ConCourt for Secret Ballot Hearing

By SAPeople 15-05-17 13:04

Opposition party members marched arm in arm Monday morning from Mary Fitzgerald Square to the Constitutional Court where arguments are being heard today on whether a secret ballot should be conducted when Members of Parliament vote on a Motion of No Confidence against President Jacob Zuma. The EFF said: “The masses have come out in […]

President Zuma and Tanzania’s President Magufuli Cement Bilateral Ties

By SAPeople 12-05-17 17:47

PRETORIA – President Jacob Zuma has described his State visit to Tanzania as successful, with talks paving the way for deepened cooperation between the two southern African countries. “It was an important visit for South Africa, as our aim was to review and strengthen the existing strong bilateral and economic relations between the two countries, […]

Eish! Watch Speaker Mbete Introduce Ramaphosa as “Honourable President”!

By SAPeople 12-05-17 13:39

Yesterday in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker, Baleka Mbete, made the ultimate Freudian slip when she called Cyril Ramaphosa “Honourable President” before quickly correcting herself. Watch below as Parliament erupted in laughter. The DA’s John Steenhuisen was quick to joke that he wanted to draw the Speaker’s attention to “Rule 63 – the rule of anticipation”. […]

White Monopoly Capital: Good Politics, Bad Sociology, Worse Economics

By Guest Contributor 11-05-17 19:44

Many would like to consign the polarising debate about “white monopoly capitalism” (WMC) in South Africa to the margins. They argue that its proponents are nothing more than Marxist ideologues or mischievous political manipulators But, even if we query the integrity of the term WMC, its introduction into South Africa’s contemporary discourse is indisputably good […]

Protests Spread Across Southern Johannesburg

By Guest Contributor 10-05-17 22:44

Service delivery protests engulfing the townships to the south of Johannesburg are continuing. Residents of Finetown which is located next to Ennerdale took to the streets blocking all entrances and exits out of the township with rocks and burning tyres. A man brandishes a toy gun towards police as protesting residents block the main road […]

Eldorado Park Explodes Over Lack of Houses and Jobs

By Guest Contributor 09-05-17 12:52

Residents from Eldorado Park and Freedom Park (south of Johannesburg in South Africa) protested over the lack of housing and jobs on Monday. The protest turned violent; residents and police had running battles along the Golden Highway which runs through both suburbs. “There is no future for the youth here” Shaun Jacobs a young protester explained […]

ANC Members Chant “Save Us Cyril” as Ramaphosa Launches ORTamboFridays

By SAPeople 05-05-17 21:57

At the launch of #ORTamboFridays in Ivory Park, Midrand, African National Congress (ANC) members chanted “Save Us Cyril” as they waited for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them. During the address, Ramaphos said “we must fight for the ANC of integrity, the ANC of respect, the ANC of good behaviour”. He said “our veterans […]

Police Minister Fikile Defends President Zuma on BBC Hardtalk

By SAPeople 04-05-17 18:43

South Africa’s Minister of Police, Mbalula Fikile, has defended President Jacob Zuma against calls for him to step down, in an interview with BBC Hardtalk. Speaking to Hardtalk’s Stephen Sackur via satellite, Fikile discussed divisions within the African National Congress (ANC) and President Zuma. The interview is due to air on BBC World on 5 and […]

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