# The Inkatha Freedom Party is marking its 50th anniversary at the Jabulani Amphitheatre in Soweto today, under the leadership of IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa. Founded in 1975 by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the IFP evolved from a cultural movement into a major political force. In a statement, the party says the chosed venue […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has highlighted the need to deepen trade and investment ties between South Africa and Turkey, aiming for bilateral trade of 695-billion-rand. Speaking at the South Africa–Turkey Business Council, Mashatile stressed diversifying trade, increasing exports of manufactured and processed goods, and balancing the economic relationship. Mashatile also invited Turkish companies to […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the National School Nutrition Programme, which feeds over 9.7-million learners daily, calling it one of South Africa’s most transformative initiatives. Speaking at the Social Justice Summit in Stellenbosch, Ramaphosa urged delegates to find ways to support learners who face hunger after school and on weekends. He also announced the […]
# Die politieke ontleder Ongama Mtimka sê geskorste polisieminister Senzo Mchunu het versuim om geldige administratiewe redes te verskaf vir die dringende ontbinding van die Politieke Moordtaakspan. In ‘n onderhoud met SABC News sê Mtimka Mchunu se verduideliking regverdig nie die haas waarmee hy opgetree het nie en weerspreek sy ander stellings. Hy sê sulke […]
# Police in the Western Cape have launched a massive manhunt after seven men, aged between 20 and 30, were shot dead in Road 53, Better Life, Philippi East, last night. Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the attack, with the motive still unclear. Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile condemned the […]
# Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu failed to provide valid administrative reasons for urgently disbanding the Political Killings Task Team. Speaking to SABC News, Mtimka argues that Mchunu’s explanations do not justify haste and contradict his other statements. He says such operational matters require broad consultation, suggesting the decision may […]
# Die geskorste polisieminister, Senzo Mchunu, het herhaal dat hy nie in die polisie se operasionele sake ingemeng het nie en daarop aangedring dat hy streng binne die Grondwet en wetlike raamwerk opgetree het. Mchunu het aan die ad hoc-komitee gesê sy besoeke aan polisiestasies was nie politieke inmenging nie. Hy sê hy verwelkom die […]
# Suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu has reiterated that he did not interfere in police operational matters, insisting he acted strictly within the Constitution and legal framework. Mchunu told the ad hoc committee that his visits to police stations were not political interference. Mchunu said he welcomes the opportunity to account for his actions, stressing […]
# Die geskorste minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu, het die media en publiek versoek om hom ‘n billike kans te gee om die ontbinding van die taakspan vir Politieke Moorde te verduidelik. Mchunu het voor die Parlement se ad hoc-komitee getuig en gesê president Cyril Ramaphosa is ingelig en het die besluit ondersteun. Hy het […]