Sipho Jack

Journalist

ANC to hold memorial services for Pravin Gordhan

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The ANC is expected to hold two memorial services in honour of former public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan.

Stats SA reveals closure of 370 businesses across the country

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The closure of these businesses does little to boost South Africa’s dim job prospects.

SA’s intelligence agency under fire after discovery of secret military base

Mashudu Sadike and Sipho Jack|Published

The discovery of a secret military base for training illegal Libyan nationals in White River, Mpumalanga, on Friday has raised a red flag on the country’s security ...

ANC expels former president Jacob Zuma

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The ANC’s national disciplinary committee found Zuma guilty of two charges of misconduct.

Minister Groenewald to review parole laws

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The newly appointed Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has announced that his department will be reviewing the parole laws.

PP cleared Ramaphosa on Phala Phala in ‘quid-pro-quo deal’ - ATM

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The African Transformation Movement has filed court papers asking the high court to set aside the public protector's Phala Phala report.

Gauteng premier calls off cabinet announcement due to DA’s boycott

Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called off the much-anticipated announcement of his government of provincial unity following reported stalled talks with the DA. ...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s future hangs in balance

Mashudu Sadike and Sipho Jack|Published

A letter written by the DA’s federal chairperson, Helen Zille, addressed to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, states that the party is looking to occupy 12 positions ...

Deadlock over crucial ministerial posts causes delay as GNU partners battle to find common ground

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There is still no indication as to when President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the Cabinet of the government of national unity (GNU), as the main founders don’t ...

Progressive Caucus is the future, says ATM

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“Andizi!” This was the sentiment shared by both EFF leader Julius Malema and African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyolethu Zungula.

DA sets sights on ‘most powerful’ ministry

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The DA is believed to have set its sights on the most powerful position in the Cabinet – the Minister in the Presidency.

Andile Lungisa shuns Ramaphosa’s inauguration

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ANC national executive committee member Andile Lungisa will not be among the guests and dignitaries at the swearing-in of President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday. ...

FF+ not calling for Orania independence, says Wessels

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FF+ spokesperson Wouter Wessels said the agreement the party had with ANC in the Northern Cape was not only limited to the “self-determination” of Orania but also ...

ActionSA calls for more effective opposition

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ActionSA chairperson Michael Beaumont said his organisation would remain in the opposition benches to keep the governing parties accountable.

Employees, media shocked by reported imminent closure of Media24’s key print publications

Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

It was reported that the media company would be waving goodbye to print publications such as “City Press”, “Rapport”, “Beeld” and “Daily Sun”, with the dreaded axe ...

ANC and DA willing to work together - Malatsi

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“The crux of the framework is simply that we want to be part of the effort that will bring stability in the country. ”

MK Party displays power at Orlando Stadium as countdown for crunch elections begins

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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has left some of its critics in awe as it demonstrated its ability to fill a 40,000-person stadium in Orlando at the weekend.

ANC Free State ‘too broke’ to campaign for elections

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The 2024 national and provincial elections are proving to be a nightmare for the ANC in the Free State as most of the regions have no budget for their campaigns ...

ANC showing South Africans the middle finger - forum

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Activists and Citizens Forum (ACF) spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the ANC is showing both South Africans and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and his commission the middle ...

‘We’ll help him pack his bags’: Numsa can’t wait to see Gordhan go

Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA has accused outgoing Minister of State Enterprises Pravin Gordhan of contributing to the collapse of the country’s leading ...