Public Protector called to probe Ramaphosa’s role in Simelane loan controversy

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

A formal complaint has been filed against President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging an investigation into his handling of Minister Thembi Simelane's controversial loan from ...

Analysts disagree on whether government of national unity will be good for SA

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Independent political analysts have offered widely divergent opinions on a potential government of national unity, following Thursday’s announcement by President ...

SA Army vs Armscor: Services suspended

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

A dispute over the non-payment of R310 million owed by the Department of Defence to the Armaments Corporation of SA has led to the suspension of Armscor’s services ...

Court bid to nullify election results amid government of national unity talks

Loyiso Sidimba and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The IEC is facing its first legal challenge to the election, with a number of political parties lodging objections to the final results and calling for them to be ...

SA’s water shortage to get worse in 2025

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

As if load shedding was not enough to bring businesses to its knees, South Africans are now confronted with water shortages, with the situation expected to get worse ...

Vavi belongs in political dustbin, says MK Party

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Responding to the regret expressed by trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi over his past support for former president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto weSizwe Youth League interim ...

Hawks bigwig in dock over extortion

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

A high-ranking Hawks officer was nabbed after allegedly extorting R100,000 from the disgraced CFO of Matlosana Municipality, Mercy Phetla, who stands accused of ...

I’m more powerful than Mbalula, says municipal CFO amid graft claims

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

In a show of defiance, the chief financial officer of a North West municipality claimed that she was more powerful than ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. This ...

Govt warned of chaos if it cuts NSFAS funding

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

With more than 87,712 tertiary students estimated to be left out in the cold as the government intends to cut funding by 10% in the 2024 academic period, Fees Must ...

Eskom’s graft-accused security head wants package for her exit

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Eskom’s head of security, Karen Pillay, who stands accused of corruption, is said to have quietly approached the ​CCMA to try and solicit a settlement package after ...

Existential threat faced by Independent Media to impact media freedom

Bongani Hans and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

In fewer than 20 days from now, the Independent Media Group may cease to exist if things go according to Standard Bank’s notice to shut down the company’s bank accounts. ...

Hawks raid Free State MEC’s houses

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team raided Free State Social Development MEC Motshidise Koloi’s properties in Bloemfontein and Gauteng, seizing documents ...

NPA has no formal charges against Molefe

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Thirteen months after the issuance of the warrant of arrest for the former Transnet group executive Brian Molefe, the National Prosecuting Authority has failed to ...

Are these the dying days of the ANC as a sole ruler?

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

OPINION: South Africans have become increasingly frustrated with the ruling party, which puts the movement at risk of losing power in 2024.

Acting public protector claims she is being treated unfairly

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Faced with public pressure to release the report into the Phala Phala farm theft implicating President Cyril Ramaphosa, Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ...

Outbursts can never be govt’s response to crises in public health - analyst

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Analyst Dr Metjie Makgoba blamed the governing party that deployed Limpopo MEC for Health Phophi Ramathuba, saying he felt emotional outbursts could never be the ...

Eskom accused of targeting black companies

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The Black Business Council (BBC), which represents black professionals, business associations and chambers, has accused Eskom of targeting black-owned companies. ...

ATM warns Ramaphosa not to suspend Judge Hlophe

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The Judicial Services Commission has resolved to recommend to Ramaphosa that he suspends Judge Hlophe pending a vote by the National Assembly on whether he should ...

Arrest Ramaphosa now, demand Niehaus and protesters

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Various civil movement groups led by ANC and MK veteran Carl Niehaus marched to the Durban police headquarters where they demanded the arrest of President Cyril ...

Appointment of ’pensioner’ Barney Pityana as chair of lotteries commission questioned

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The appointment of 76-year-old Barney Pityana as the National Lotteries Commission chairperson has set tongues wagging, with political parties and young people rejecting ...

Acting Public Protector defends Ramaphosa’s extension to respond to Phala Phala questions

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka said her decision was based on a request from Ramaphosa’s lawyers and the amount of information required.

Marikana massacre: Miners and Ramaphosa to face off in court

Thabo Makwakwa and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The matter was postponed last year when it emerged that then presiding officer, Judge Colin Lamont, held shares worth about R225,000 in Sibanye-Stillwater, which ...

Traditional leaders adamant Zweli Mkhize will lead the ANC

Thabo Makwakwa and Sihle Mavuso|Published

Zweli Mkhize, wearing a leopard-skin given to him by the traditional leaders as a sign of their endorsement, said he could not defy a call from the people.

Sisulu regrets leak of letter to Ramaphosa, but he must still answer

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Lindiwe Sisulu wrote a letter asking President Cyril Ramaphosa to look into allegations made about the formation of the Congress of the People.