# The MK Party has outlined key focus areas for all party structures and members. These include MK’s revolutionary path to state power, building domestic and international alliances, financing the revolution and the character and conduct expected of MKP revolutionaries. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu announced plans to partner with the Progressive Civic Congress. He also confirmed […]
# The MK Party says it will protest Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming state visit to South Africa. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu strongly condemned the government’s decision to invite Zelenskyy, calling him a puppet president. Zelenskyy is expected in Pretoria next week as part of an official state visit. He emphasised Zelensky’s imminent visit goes against […]
# ActionSA is set to invite specialised mine rescue companies to recover the remains of three Lily mine miners trapped since 2016. ActionSA will issue a Request for Proposals following access permission granted in February. Party leader Herman Mashaba says the move aims to bring closure to the families of Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi, and […]
# The Safer South Africa Foundation has raised alarm over the rise in social crimes, including gender-based violence, at educational institutions nationwide. Between October and December 2024, 11 murders and 99 rapes were reported at schools, creches, and universities. Spokesperson Godfrey Monene says the foundation condemns the recent rape of Cwecwe in Matatiele, urging stronger […]
# The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to access section-C of her corruption case docket. Mapisa-Nqakula, out on 50-thousand-rand bail, faces 12 counts of corruption and money laundering involving 4.5-million-rand allegedly solicited from a service provider when she was the Defence minister. Investigating Directorate Against Corruption spokesperson, […]
# Rugby: Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman remains confident the Blitzboks will bounce back in Singapore after a disappointing ninth-place finish in Hong Kong. Snyman says it was a setback, not a slump. The team faces Great Britain and Argentina in pool matches, with new players including Sebastiaan Jobb and David Brits. He emphasised that […]
# The International Relations Department has confirmed that a South African English teacher is among the over three-thousand victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela says the victim’s identity remains confidential as the department provided consular support while working on repatriation. The South African government has also expressed solidarity with Myanmar […]
# City of Tshwane mayoral committee member for Utility Services, Frans Boshielo, has confirmed that the recent fire at Brakfontein Substation was caused by the theft and vandalism of control cables. Boshielo says this compromised protection systems sparking the blaze. Boshielo confirmed engineers have completed their assessment and are working to restore power urgently. He […]
# The African Christian Democratic Party has expressed disappointment over the acquittals of Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused in a sexual assault and human trafficking case. The ACDP criticised the National Prosecuting Authority for poor handling of the case, particularly its inadequate cross-examination of the accused. The party has called for an apology to the […]
