Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on State Capture, Natasha Mazzone, delivered an emotional speech in Parliament today, celebrating the Report that her portfolio committee has completed for the Zondo Commission, on State Capture at power utility Eskom. Watch below. After discussing the exposure of various ‘parasites’ (and thanking the brave whistle blowers) at the state-owned firm […]

NAIROBI – When the soldiers started fanning out in the cashew nut growing regions of southern Tanzania – it was a jolting sight for traders and, campaigners say, a watershed moment for a country once held up as a darling of development groups. The government said the troops were there last week to make sure […]

The DA youth has pledged its support to the family of a young 13-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and impregnated by one of its members. Luyolo Mphithi, DA Youth Leader, said the party had “learnt with horror” that one of its own members had been accused of the rape and of making his teen […]

Democratic Alliance Chief Whip John Steenhuisen today responded to claims that he should not be the DA’s Chief Whip in Parliament without a university degree. Steenhuisen delivered another epic speech, although he was interrupted several times (at one point saying “this is harassment, come on”). Watch below. Here’s a full transcript of John Steenhuisen’s speech […]

The two officers who recorded themselves having a blast doing the famous Idibala dance challenge in South Africa – whilst driving! – have been issued with disciplinary action. In the video that went viral earlier this month, the two (very happy) officers are seen dancing and singing in full uniform… and not wearing their safety […]

JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Leader Julius Malema has retaliated to Pravin Gordhan’s defamation complaint – which was filed against Malema and his Deputy Floyd Shivambu yesterday – by filing his own counter criminal complaint against the Public Enterprises Minister. In it, Malema accuses Gordhan of money laundering, corruption, racketeering and fraud. Gordhan denies any […]

Time is running out for Ebenezer Odei to get the funding he needs to be able to attend university in 2019. Odei is a matric learner at Grassy Park High School. His parents are Ghanaian and came to South Africa in 1996. They were granted permanent residence in 1997. Odei was born in South Africa […]

CAPE TOWN – South Africa‘s cash-strapped state airline, South African Airways, will need a total of R7.5 billion  ($540 million) from next month to fund day-to-day operations into 2019, a presentation to a parliamentary committee by the airline showed on Tuesday. SAA, which has not generated a profit since 2011, survives on state guarantees and is […]

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law today… setting a minimum of R20 per hour for the majority of SA’s workers. The new bill has been introduced to tackle wage inequality and will raise the earnings of an estimated six million South Africans, more than half of […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa‘s Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Monday filed a defamation complaint against radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leaders who have accused him and his daughter of corruption. In a speech last week, EFF leader Julius Malema said Gordhan’s daughter Anisha was awarded government contracts as a result of her father’s […]

“It is unconscionable, and unacceptable, that the Presidency has agreed to pay for Jacob Zuma’s legal costs for his participation in the Zondo Commission, on top of the costs for his criminal defence that the state already pays,” says DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. In a media statement on Sunday, Maimane asked how much longer government […]

The revelation that Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip John Steenhuisen does not hold a degree or any post-matric qualification has split South Africans, and left many asking just how did a white guy with a mind as brilliant as his not get a degree? The revelation was made in an article in the Sunday Times […]

South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has been awarded an international Doctorate of Business Administration by the prestigious Henley School of Business, University of Reading in the UK. Henley School of Business said they were delighted to announce the award for Gordhan, and that “he is the first South African to receive this […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Mmusi Maimane on Friday submitted a request to the Public Protector to investigate the relationship of President Cyril Ramaphosa with African Global Operations (formerly known as Bosasa). Maimane said if the Public Protector finds that the President knowingly and wilfully misled Parliament, he will have to face the consequences. In a […]

African Global Executive Director Papa Leshabane has confirmed that the company (formerly known as Bosasa) did pay for security upgrades at Gwede Mantashe’s house and that the ANC Chairperson has called him “for assistance”. This – says Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip John Steenhuisen – casts doubts on Mantashe’s claims in September when “Minister Mantashe categorically […]

Civil rights organisation AfriForum is attending a United Nation’s Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, in an effort to muster support against the South African government’s proposed amending of the Constitution in order to enable land expropriation without compensation. AfriForum’s attendance at the UN’s Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is part of […]

A former high-profile footballer was amongst four suspects arrested in a HAWKS drug-bust in Gauteng, South Africa. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Stefan Schutte has commended Crime Intelligence, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) and Gauteng Province Anti-Gang Unit for the discovery of a clandestine drug laboratory at a Randfontein small holding. The […]

Finance Minister on Wednesday tabled the Carbon Tax Bill in Parliament, giving effect to the announcements made in the 2017 and 2018 Budget statements. Tabling the bill, Mboweni stated that “climate change poses the greatest threat facing humankind, and South Africa intends to play its role in the world as part of the global effort to […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) laid criminal charges against the EFF’s Julius Malema, Floyd Shivambu and the party itself on Thursday. This followed allegations that the EFF used corrupt means to receive R1.8 million from VBS Mutual Bank, said the DA. “Reports indicate that monies syphoned from the bank were allegedly funnelled through companies owned by […]

After South African journalists waited over an hour for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce changes to the National Executive, many were left disappointed that he didn’t make any serious changes… like the one they wanted – to replace Minister of Women in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini. Radio 702’s Eusebius McKaiser tweeted afterwards: “@CyrilRamaphosa has decided […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will at 15h00 today announce changes to the National Executive in a statement to media at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. In a statement Thursday morning, the Presidency said these changes have been prompted by the passing away of the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, as well as the […]

South Africa’s former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, has been awarded the highest tribute Germany can pay to an individual. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier bestowed Germany’s Great Order of Merit (or Federal Cross of Merit) upon Adv Madonsela on Tuesday, during his state visit to South Africa. He said: “Thuli Madonsela, you teach us how […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Loss-making South African arms maker Denel has a problem as it fights to survive. Its potential saviour is Saudi Arabia, now drawing fierce criticism following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But after being mismanaged for years and tainted by a far-reaching influence-peddling scandal, state-owned Denel now needs the kind of help […]

JOHANNESBURG  – The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main opposition party, has called for an independent inquiry into a $36,000 payment made to a fund that financed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s successful campaign for leader of the African National Congress (ANC) last year. Ramaphosa, who has staked his reputation on rooting out corruption, told lawmakers this month […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s economic recovery plans face serious constraints with growing debt of state firms domestically and capital outflows as a result of global trade tensions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday. “Some of the initial optimism has dissipated as growth remains stuck in low gear and reform implementation has faced constraints,” […]