Empty seats steal spotlight at ANC 114 birthday bash

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC's 114th anniversary celebration at Moruleng Stadium was marked by noticeably empty seats, raising questions about the party's claim to be the 'leader of ...

Ramaphosa pays tribute to Joe Slovo amid tensions in the alliance

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

On the 31st anniversary of Joe Slovo's passing, President Cyril Ramaphosa commemorates the struggle icon's legacy and calls for unity amid rising tensions within ...

Ramaphosa's trillion-rand infrastructure plan amid youth unemployment crisis challenged

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his end-of-year address, has prioritised job creation, infrastructure development while also highlighting progress in fighting corruption ...

Outrage over child drinking videos prompts calls for nightlife regulation

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Amid rising alcohol consumption and shocking viral videos of children drinking, South African authorities are calling for stricter regulations on nightlife to protect ...

Controversial transfer of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala to eBongweni prison raises eyebrows

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's transfer to South Africa's most secure prison has ignited speculation regarding the motives behind the move and its implications for the ...

Bekkersdal tavern shooting: Court case against five suspects postponed to January

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Five suspects, including Lesotho nationals, linked to the tragic Bekkersdal tavern shooting, have had their bail application abandoned as their case is postponed ...

Slain DJ Warras' fight against hijacked buildings 'invited' threats

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Warrick " DJ Warras" Stock had previously applied for five protection orders against some of the non-paying tenants of a building.

Election of new ANC youth league leadership 'orchestrated' - political analyst

Mashudu Sadike and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Collen Malatji was re-elected uncontested for a second term. Political analyst Sandile Swana said this signifies the fact that the dominant faction in the ANC wants ...

Ramaphosa urges ANC Youth League to mobilise young voters for next year's election

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

With the ANC facing electoral decline ahead of the local government elections next year, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the ANC Youth League to mobilise ...

Cyril Ramaphosa defends ANC's achievements on Freedom Charter amid criticism at NGC meeting

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has recounted some of the key achievements the ANC-led government has achieved in an effort to achieve the objectives of the Freedom ...

Ramaphosa warns of threat to the alliance's 'unity, cohesion'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the ANC to return to its grassroots approach ahead of upcoming local government elections.

ANC workers protest at NGC over unpaid salaries

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Despite ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's claims that staff salary issues had been resolved, employees picketed outside the party's 5th National General Council ...

ANC National General Council: Ramaphosa calls for urgent action on poverty and inequality

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares to kick off its National General Council (NGC), President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on delegates to confront the ...

Madlanga witness executed: Manhunt launched after Witness D gunned down in front of family

Se-Anne Rall and Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

The shocking murder of Witness, D, one of the witnesses, who testified on the alleged involvement of suspended acting EMPD acting chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi ...

'Desperate individuals' behind reports of conspiracy to remove Ramaphosa, say ANC NEC members

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC MPs Mondli Gungubele and Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla have firmly denied allegations of plotting to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling the claims ...

ANC gears up for crucial national general council on renewal and leadership integrity

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC is set to convene its 5th National General Council from December 8-12, 2025, with a critical focus on organisational renewal and ethical leadership, as Secretary-General ...

ANC leagues back Ramaphosa amid resignation speculation

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC Women's League, Veterans' and Youth Leagues have all issued statements pledging their support for President Cyril Ramaphosa, condemning what they describe ...

More than 100,000 gather for national day of prayer as SA confronts unemployment and poverty

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

This past Sunday, the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg witnessed an awe-inspiring gathering of over 100,000 individuals from diverse faith denominations as they came ...

G20 Wrap | Day 1: Africa, debt and Dudula drama

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

G20 leaders convened to tackle the pressing debt crisis affecting Global South nations, with a focus on Africa's development challenges and the need for multilateral ...

Ramaphosa confirms US U-turn on G20 Summit boycott

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the United States has reversed its decision to boycott the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa this weekend.

NGO reacts with skepticism as Ramaphosa declares gender-based violence a national and global crisis

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a resounding declaration, stating that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) represent not just a national emergency, but ...

ANC leadership rallies behind Ramaphosa as Mbalula condemns 'dark corner' rumors

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has strongly refuted media reports suggesting internal calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation, dismissing them as ...

ANC introduces rigorous vetting process for mayoral candidates ahead of 2026 elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Former Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has announced that ANC mayoral candidates will undergo extensive vetting to ensure ethical leadership, with 70% needing ...

South Africa poised for successful G20 summit despite key leaders' absence

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has dismissed concerns about the absence of key nations at the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, asserting that ...

Ramaphosa targets construction mafias as he launches R1 trillion infrastructure initiative

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

President Ramaphosa unveils a transformative R1 trillion infrastructure programme aimed at revitalising South Africa's economy and creating jobs, while firmly addressing ...