ANC stalwarts revealed at a press briefing today that they have called on the African National Congress to fire its President, Jacob Zuma… in a move, they say, is long overdue. They said the tipping point was when Zuma was not welcome at fellow struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada’s funeral last week. The ANC, they say, is in “dire […]

The planned March for Change in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday 7 April 2017 to Luthuli House has been changed to finish at Beyers Naude Square… as it transcends politics, according to organisers. And those taking part in the ‘National Shutdown’ marches are invited to join together so that South Africans can speak with one united, stronger, […]

The announcement South Africans have been expecting and dreading for so long – especially after Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet Reshuffle last week – has finally arrived. Today S&P Global Ratings downgraded South Africa to Junk Status. South Africa’s long-term foreign currency rating has been cut to BB+ based on “political and institutional uncertainty”, with a negative […]

They say nothing unites people more than a common enemy… and Jacob Zuma has accomplished this in South Africa. In a groundbreaking move today, the leaders of the DA, EFF, IFP, COPE, UDM, and ACDP met in Johannesburg Monday – following what they call the “hostile takeover of the Treasury, and selling of the country” by its […]

Thousands of South Africans are heeding the call to unite in solidarity, to no longer only sign petitions or complain… but to stand up and be counted in their disapproval of President Jacob Zuma and alleged corruption in the country. If the buzz on social media could be measured, it looks like this Friday – […]

As the new Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, takes office Monday at the National Treasury… South Africans seem split about his appointment. Many at a press conference today clapped and cheered for him, whilst others jeered and asked when he was resigning. It’s only been three days since his appointment – to replace popular Pravin Gordhan – […]

There is a lot of brave talk about standing up to President Jacob Zuma after the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan amid a wider cabinet reshuffle which has been widely condemned as disastrous for South Africa. Predictions that the country has reached “a turning point”, is facing a ratings downgrade and plummeting investment, rising […]

Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – announced at a press conference in Cape Town Sunday that the party’s Federal Executive has decided to institute formal disciplinary action against Helen Zille, following recommendations presented by the Party’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC). He confirmed Zille will remain in her current position as Premier of the […]

South Africans are being called on to unite in solidarity against the actions of President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, Monday 3 April 2017. A website has been set up, with a black South African flag, and the bold capitalised heading: “OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE”. The message on the site says: “Fellow South Africans, the actions […]

PRETORIA – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected rumours and apparent “misinformation” that he has resigned from his official position as the Deputy President of South Africa. “There is no truth to the dissemination of this falsehood,” the Presidency said in a statement on Saturday. The Presidency said that Deputy President Ramaphosa remains in his position […]

PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa’s new finance minister signalled on Saturday he would oversee a redistribution of wealth to the country’s black majority, as a row over the sacking of his predecessor laid bare bitter divisions within the ruling ANC party. Saying the country was poised at a “polarised and contentious” moment, Malusi Gigaba promised […]

ICYMI – former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan describes below why he believes he was fired (or released from his duties). He also revealed that he and his former Deputy Mcebisi Jonas learnt their fate from the TV screen – there was no phone call or meeting. Watch Pravin Gorhdan: ‘This is why I was fired’ Yesterday […]

Demonstrations outside Union Buildings and National Treasury in support of axed Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan Axed Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan takes to the stage to address protesters and supporters outside the National Treasury. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee During a press conference held at the Treasury in Pretoria on Friday, axed Minister of Finance Pravin […]

Watch live as the new ministers are sworn in: #fortheloveofGordhan and everything that is pure and good let's pray that this #cabinetreshuffle is indeed the beginning of the end for #JZ pic.twitter.com/ZHGYIpRAiX — South Africans ZAbroad (@EastWestZa) March 31, 2017 Before the #SwearingIn ceremony gets underway, here's a reminder of who is in and who […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on South Africans everywhere to please share the following message “far and wide”: “We need as many South Africans, REGARDLESS OF THE PARTY YOU VOTE FOR, to join us in our movement for change. “Next week Friday (7 April), we will hold a peaceful march to Luthuli House in […]

PRETORIA – The swearing-in ceremony for the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers is due to take place this evening at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, in Pretoria, according to the Presidency. But not if the DA and many South Africans have their way! The DA has sought an urgent interdict, which was due to start at 14h30, to […]

Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) – addressed the media at OR Tambo Airport Friday morning. He said: “Last night’s decision by Jacob Zuma to fire Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, and a host of Members of the Executive – replacing them with compromised and co-opted individuals – has […]

Mmusi Maimane MP – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – has issued the following statement at half past 12 on Thursday night, following the late night cabinet reshuffle by South Africa’s President. “President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, and the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebesi Jonas, should be a […]

Following President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet Reshuffle on Thursday night, here is the official list of new ministers and their deputies. And as predicted, the Rand has fallen following his firing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. In a statement issued after midnight, President Jacob Zuma said he made changes to the National Executive in order to improve efficiency […]

EFF leader Julius Malema delivered a court application to the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein Thursday to order the Speaker of Parliament to institute impeachment or disciplinary proceedings against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Malema also said the EFF will support any motion that calls for No Confidence in President Zuma, as submitted by the DA […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has decided to table a Motion of No Confidence in President Jacob Zuma – in terms of Section 102 of the Constitution – following his now confirmed intention to fire Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas. Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – said […]

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it has been consulted regarding President Jacob Zuma’s alleged plan to implement a Cabinet reshuffle in the next few days… and, confirming rumours, said that the President is mainly gunning for Minister Pravin Gordhan and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas. He allegedly wishes to replace them. In a very interesting […]

Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe received a standing ovation at the funeral of his friend and ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada, after his powerful speech in which he read excerpts from a public letter Kathrada penned to President Jacob Zuma a year ago this week. (Read Kgalema Motlanthe’s full speech at the bottom of […]

Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments says it is “delighted” with the outcome of today’s events in Court… referring to issues with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his Deputy Mcebisi Jonas. Ronica Ragavan, Acting CEO of Oakbay Investments, said: “We are delighted that the FIC report, Deputy Minister Jonas’s affidavit and any reference to either of them have been struck from […]

It’s remarkable how a South African politician as intelligent as Helen Zille, premier of the Western Cape and former leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), did something so unutterably stupid. I am referring, of course, to her notorious tweet stating that not everything about colonialism was bad. It’s remarkable how a South African politician […]