PRETORIA – Parliament has announced that the motion of no confidence will be scheduled for debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 2pm. On 3 April 2017, the Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete confirmed the receipt of several letters from parliamentary political parties requesting an urgent scheduling of a motion […]

Parliament has confirmed that National Assembly member, and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, has resigned as an ANC MP. His resignation is also effective from 31 March 2017, like that of former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, whose resignation was announced yesterday. Both were fired from their positions by President Jacob Zuma during his […]

PRETORIA – The Presidency on Wednesday said it did not postpone the memorial service of the late struggle veteran, Ahmed Kathrada; and regrets “all the confusion and hurt” caused by the postponement. In a statement to clarify the postponement, the Presidency noted the conflicting media reports and social media commentary on the events surrounding the […]

One man’s positive feelings for South Africa has had a ripple effect around the country. After a fantastic evening at the Sharks vs Lions rugby match at Ellis Park, Sais du Plooy was driving home when he had an epiphany… He created a video (watch below) and posted it to Facebook saying: “I’ve never posted […]

Several marches will take place across South Africa on Friday 7 April 2017 as citizens stand up together to call for the ANC to recall President Jacob Zuma. The DA is hosting the following marches for all South Africans, of whatever political persuasion… FRIDAY 7 April 2017: Gauteng – JOBURG: Meet at Westgate Transport Hub*, […]

Parliament has confirmed that former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has resigned as an ANC Member of Parliament. Last week, Peters was one of the many ministers fired by President Jacob Zuma in his Cabinet Reshuffle. She was replaced by Joe Maswanganyi. Peters’ resignation is effective from 31 March, which means she will not be able to get even with […]

In breaking news the Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has filed an urgent application with the North Gauteng High court to request that President Jacob Zuma’s decision to remove Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, be set aside on the grounds that it was irrational, and therefore unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. “The […]

The ‘March for Change’ route has been changed after alleged threats of violence from the ANC’s Youth League, as well as certain branches within the ANC. The DA says that following a meeting yesterday with the South African Police Service (SAPS), they were informed that SAPS would not be able to protect marchers and ensure […]

Late Tuesday evening the African National Congress appeared to send out the minutes and main points from its NWC (National Working Committe) meeting, held at Luthuli House, by mistake. While one of the points listed was “leaks in the organisation”, the party appeared to be its own worst enemy by inadvertently “leaking” its own minutes… and didn’t do […]

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 […]