Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

'81% of grade 4s can’t read': Maimane demands urgent action as Gwarube defends system

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BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane and Minister Siviwe Gwarube clash over education priorities, with Maimane criticising poor outcomes and Gwarube defending a foundational ...

Malema calls for total ban on alcohol ads, says industry hides drinking’s social harm

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Julius Malema calls for a total ban on alcohol advertising in South Africa, saying it glamorises drinking while hiding its social harms, echoing the country’s earlier ...

Date set for commission probing criminal syndicates in SA police, NPA and intelligence

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A judicial commission led by former ConCourt judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga will probe claims of criminal syndicate infiltration, corruption, and political interference ...

'I will not apologise,' says Gayton McKenzie over racism and hate speech allegations

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Gayton McKenzie insists he will not apologise for remarks labelled as racist, saying his words were misrepresented. The SAHRC is investigating resurfaced posts, ...

National Dialogue criticised as 'out of touch' by civil society – Groups demand real accountability

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Civil society groups criticize the National Dialogue as flawed and elitist, urging meaningful community participation, urgent socio-economic action, and government ...

Mashatile warns of economic repercussions if trade dispute with US is not resolved

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned of serious economic risks if trade tensions with the United States persist, calling for inclusive transformation and localisation ...

Malema: Legalise prostitution and empower women to fight poverty in SA

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EFF leader Julius Malema has called on government to legalise prostitution, protect sex workers’ rights, and end police abuse, emphasising the need to respect and ...

Mbeki, Biko, Tutu foundations withdraw from August 15 National Dialogue

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Expressing deep regret, several ...

Watch VideoSanctions or not, we won’t back down: ANC defiant on BBBEE amid US pressure – Mbalula

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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula condemns the DA’s lobbying abroad against South Africa’s transformation policies, linking it to potential US tariffs and sanctions, ...

Department of Transport breaks 31-year streak, achieves first clean audit in 2024/25

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The Department of Transport received a clean audit for 2024/25, reflecting strong governance, timely financial reporting, effective audit responses, proactive engagement ...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile denies misuse of public funds amid luxury property claims

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile denies misusing public funds after declaring luxury properties worth R65 million, stating they are privately owned by family and ...

Watch VideoIllegal ID checks at SA hospitals spark political outcry and government crackdown

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March and March Movement denies care to those without South African IDs at hospitals drawing condemnation from government and rights groups for violating constitutional ...

SAPS intensifies probe into alleged Basotho Military Camps in South Africa

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SAPS and Lesotho police are jointly probing claims of illegal military-style camps on South African farms. Fannie Masemola says no evidence has been found yet, but ...

Western Cape police intensify search for missing Joshlin Smith after fresh leads emerge

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Despite convictions in May 2025, police stress the case of missing seven-year-old Joshlin Smith is not closed. New information prompted fresh searches in the Middelpos ...

Kenny Kunene resigns amid probe, steps down from PA and City role

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Gayton McKenzie confirms Kunene’s suspension from all party duties during a legal probe, with Kunene stating his decision to step back is in the public interest ...

Nearly half of Treasury’s R92bn budget to modernise SARS and boost tax efficiency, says Godongwana

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says that nearly half of the R92bn Treasury budget will be invested in modernising SARS, enhancing tax efficiency, and ensuring ...

Watch VideoThe man at the centre of the Mkhwanazi, Mchunu storm: Who is Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala?

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Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala faces charges of corruption, attempted murder, and fraud amid explosive revelations linking him to high-level political interference ...

SAPS Budget 2025: Mchunu targets GBV, corruption, and high-crime zones with R120 billion plan

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu unveils a bold R120. 89 billion budget aimed at transforming South Africa's policing system, focusing on crime prevention, public trust, ...

Bring back the cane? Groenewald sparks debate with corporal punishment call

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Minister Groenewald ignites a contentious debate on reintroducing corporal punishment as a potential solution to South Africa's justice crisis

Political tensions rise as Helen Zille defends DA's stance in GNU

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Helen Zille defends the Democratic Alliance's decision to remain in the Government of National Unity, despite rising tensions with the ANC, accusing them of disrespect ...

DA threatens to walk as Ramaphosa sparks GNU crisis with Whitfield firing

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Andrew Whitfield, the former Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, cautions that President Cyril Ramaphosa's failure to address concerns over compromised ...

DA confirms Liam Jacobs no longer MP following defection to Patriotic Alliance

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Liam Jacobs' unexpected defection to the Patriotic Alliance has led to his official removal from the Democratic Alliance, raising questions about political loyalty ...

Ramaphosa to visit flood-stricken Eastern Cape as death toll climbs to 78

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Following a devastating storm that has claimed 78 lives, President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the Eastern Cape on 13 June 2025 to assess the damage and support affected ...

'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 ...