Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

'We won't be played by judges here': MK Party's Dr John Hlophe vows to challenge unconstitutional JSC appointment ruling

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Dr John Hlophe, Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, plans to challenge the Western Cape High Court's ruling that deemed his Judicial Service Commission ...

Watch VideoFloyd Shivambu's redeployment indicates internal conflict in the MK Party - analysts

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Political analysts suggest that Floyd Shivambu's removal from the MK Party's secretary-general role reflects deeper internal tensions and strategic shifts, particularly ...

Watch VideoLIVE | Floyd Shivambu removed as MK Party secretary-general

Hope Ntanzi , Kamogelo Moichela and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Amidst rising tensions within the MK Party, speculation mounts over Floyd Shivambu's potential removal as secretary-general following complaints from party members, ...

'Utterly disrespectful': Presidency slams EFF after choatic showdown in Parliament

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Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya condemns the EFF's disruptive behaviour in Parliament, labelling it as 'utterly disrespectful' and a sign of poor leadership. ...

'We will fight corporate terror': EFF rejects Minister Malatsi’s attempt to facilitate Starlink entry

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) strongly opposes Minister Solly Malatsi's controversial actions to allow Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in South Africa, raising ...

'I don't want to hand over to an empty chair': Ramaphosa says he expects Trump at G20 summit

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President Ramaphosa expresses optimism for US engagement at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, urging Trump to attend and strengthen ties between the nations. ...

'He is a true patriot': Gayton McKenzie praises Johann Rupert following White House meeting

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Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly changed his stance on billionaire Johann Rupert, calling him a 'true Patriot' after Rupert's influential meeting with President ...

Labour minister confirms R382 million UIF lifeline to save nearly 6,000 SAPO jobs

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund will inject R382 million into the South African Post Office to support nearly 6,000 employees.

Malema criticises Ramaphosa's US trip as a 'waste of time' during critical budget crisis

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Julius Malema criticises President Ramaphosa's US visit, labelling it ill-timed and detrimental to South Africa's sovereignty during a crucial budget period. As ...

Naturalised citizens and permanent residents can now access Smart ID cards for the first time - Home Affairs

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Naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents in South Africa can now apply for Smart ID cards for the first time, a significant step towards equality and ...

Higher Education Committee raises concerns about NSFAS's mid-term accommodation cancellations

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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised serious concerns about the impact of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) decisions on students, ...

'Legalise your stay or leave': Lesufi call for urgent action on undocumented foreign nationals

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Panyaza Lesufi, ANC Gauteng co-convenor, stresses the urgent need for decisive action against the rising number of undocumented foreign nationals in informal settlements, ...

SASSA rolls out biometric verification for grant applicants without 13-digit ID

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Starting 05 May 2025, SASSA will implement a mandatory biometric enrolment process for clients without a 13-digit South African ID, enhancing security and preventing ...

ActionSA slams Eskom's R3. 6 billion diesel expenditure as a mask for the energy crisis

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ActionSA raises alarms over Eskom's staggering R3. 6 billion diesel expenditure in 30 days, labelling it an 'unaffordable illusion' that fails to address South Africa's ...

'Tariff-wielding barbarian': EFF slams Trump over G20 snub and land reform claims

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) fiercely rebuke US President Donald Trump's claims about land confiscation and genocide against white farmers, labelling them ...

Groundbreaking HIV cure trial at UKZN reveals hopeful outcomes for patients

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UKZN's groundbreaking HIV cure trial in Durban reveals promising results, potentially revolutionising treatment strategies for HIV in Africa.

New biometric verification system to transform Home Affairs services from April

Hope Ntanzi and Koketso Phasha|Published

Home Affairs' new biometric verification system promises dramatically faster performance with less than 1% error rate, coming into effect on April 1 for private ...

Trump’s isolationism and what it means for South Africa and Africa

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Dive into expert insights from the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection's recent webinar, where thought leaders analysed the geopolitical shifts triggered ...

Malema slams Ramaphosa for engaging Elon Musk outside diplomatic channels

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In a heated National Assembly exchange, EFF leader Julius Malema launches a scathing attack on President Ramaphosa, claiming his unofficial engagement with Elon ...

SA Presidency clarifies US relations: No delegation sent to Washington

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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dispels reports of a South African delegation to Washington, while affirming the government's commitment to strengthening ...

DA demands full disclosure of Auditor-General’s report on driving licence tender irregularities

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Democratic Alliance demands full disclosure of the Auditor General’s report on the controversial driving licence card machines tender, highlighting systemic procurement ...

MK Party claims ‘judicial system captured’ after ruling barring Hlophe from JSC

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The MK Party has expressed its disdain after a judgment was handed down on Friday by the Western Cape High Court against its deputy president, John Hlophe, who was ...

DA urges Mzansi to oppose Eskom’s proposed tariff hikes

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This comes after Nersa’s sixth multi-year price determination shows that Eskom has applied for allowable revenue of R446 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, ...