South African trucks blocked in Mozambique’s political strife

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

As Mozambique grapples with political unrest and allegations of vote-rigging, South African trade faces severe disruptions. Discover how the ongoing tensions are ...

Tributes pour in for Princess Angela Buthelezi: a champion of democracy

Thobeka Ngema and LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Princess Angela Buthelezi, a dedicated public servant and member of the National Assembly, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to democracy and ...

IFP defends R30 million Oppenheimer donation amid political scrutiny

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Velenkosini Hlabisa defends the IFP’s ties with the Oppenheimer family while outlining the party’s achievements and future goals in a recent press conference.

Terrified snowstorm victim tells of harrowing near-death experience

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Thandi Bhengu, who was stuck in a snow-covered car for almost three days without food and water, shares her terrifying ordeal.

EFF continues to bleed after Shivambu’s exit

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The unceremonious departure of the EFF’s deputy president Floyd Shivambu has left the Red Berets reeling from the gaping political wound. It has emerged that some ...

Government of National Unity was a lie, Helen Zille admits

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

The EFF and MK Party see red, while political analyst forecasts a bleak future for the South African political grouping.

MK Party vows to lodge fresh case of vote-rigging

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The MK Party, led by the erstwhile president Jacob Zuma, says it would launch a fresh court bid “soon” after combing through the “new” evidence it has gathered. ...

Zuma sacks two key leaders in MK Party reshuffle

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Political analysts have warned the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party that its continued reshuffling of officials would likely trigger uncertainty and political instability ...

Future of IFP-led coalition in KZN on shaky ground

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

The future of the IFP-led coalition governing KwaZulu-Natal is bleak amid the widening political rift between the IFP and the NFP over ultimate control of the Zululand ...

Noose tightens around neck of ‘racist’ DA MP

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

The DA’s hapless bid to douse the flames of controversy caved in amid growing calls for Renaldo Gouws’s removal.

Police on high alert in KZN, ready to quell any violence

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma has alleged that nine million votes were unaccounted for and told his supporters to “take to the streets” to show their anger.

Talks between MK Party and IFP to govern KwaZulu-Natal said to be ‘promising’

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The strategic and unofficial coalition talks between the Jacob Zuma-backed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and the IFP are said to be “positive” at this stage.

Both Zuma and Gigaba can make a comeback

LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

If they accept the nomination, Zuma and Gigaba will have to wait for the outcome of the national list conference, where all provincial lists are consolidated, to ...

Ban apartheid flag - PAC

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'That ‘bloody’ flag represents exploitation and cheap labour that our fathers have gone through in building this country. '