Fears of 'third force' grow after disappearance of three cops, journalist

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

As police investigate the mysterious disappearance of three SAPS constables, it has fuelled fears of a covert "third force" targeting security personnel, activists, ...

US suspends military assistance to South Africa amid rising tensions

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Washington has cut military assistance and co-operation with the South African National Defence Force.

Public Works Minister Under Fire for Alleged Interference in IDT Payment Process

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Public Works Minister Dean MacPherson faces accusations of political interference after directly pressuring an IDT staff member regarding contractor payments. The ...

It's open war as Ace suspends president

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The party’s internal fights went down to the wire yesterday when secretary-general Ace Magashule ...

ANC NEC meeting: Magashule safe for now

Sifiso Mahlangu and Baldwin Ndaba|Published

At the heart of the robust seven-hour discussion was the removal of the party’s secretary-general Ace Magashule and others who face criminal charges.

Mbeki makes surprise appearance at ANC NEC meeting

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Former president Thabo Mbeki has not attended an NEC meeting since being fired at the 2008 gathering.

The Ace versus Cyril war begins…

Sihle Mavuso and Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

One of the ANC’s two prominent factions will on Friday strut its power at the ANC’s birthplace in Mangaung in the Free State.

“What have I done?” asks Ace Magashule as supporters descend on Luthuli House

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

ANC members from the Free State, Mpumalanga and KZN rallied at Luthuli House in Joburg as the party’s secretary-general, who earlier this week said he knew that ...

“I’m aware of the arrest warrant . . . it’s not fake news,” says Ace Magashule

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Ace Magashule was the premier of the Free State when money meant to empower emerging farmers was allegedly misused.

“Ramaphosa knew about ANC’s infamous trip to Zim on military jet”

Sifiso Mahlangu and Sihle Mavuso|Published

According to sources, the Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is livid that Ramaphosa “threw her under the bus”

Two to be arrested over asbestos tender irregularities

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Edwin Sodi, who received a multimillion rand contract with the Free State provincial government, had close contact with Nthimotse Mokhesi, a former official at the ...

Zuma set to interdict Zondo commission

Sifiso Mahlangu and Sihle Mavuso|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma is resolute that he will not testify if the commission’s chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has not recused himself

Tug-of-war between ANC factions over release of report on Covid-19 corruption

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The report, which was supposed to be released on Tuesday, has now been sent back to the Provincial Integrity Commission.

Speaker may also have to step down if Cyril’s “new rule” is applied

Sifiso Mahlangu and Sihle Mavuso|Published

The “new rule” has put Thandi Modise in the middle of a crossfire after a group of ANC members calling themselves Reclaim-ANC asked for an audience with the Integrity ...

Jacob Zuma opens up about Arms Deal

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Zuma says he is ready to show South Africans the real thieves.

Army deployed to Kimberley 'in a bid to protect the president'

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

However, the ANC seems to be 'in the dark about the military's involvement'.