Thabo Makwakwa

Digital Journalist

G20 WRAP | 7 big takeaways you need to know

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The historic 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa concluded with unprecedented focus on African priorities, despite the notable absence of US President Trump. Leaders ...

Ramaphosa opens historic G20 Summit with call for climate action and economic solidarity

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President Cyril Ramaphosa made history at South Africa's landmark G20 Summit, the first ever held on African soil, delivering a powerful address that linked economic ...

Watch VideoHow did ‘Cat’ Matlala win a R360m SAPS tender? Fani put on the spot | SAPS Inquiry

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Lieutenant General Molefe Fani defended SAPS's controversial R360-million tender award to businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee ...

Watch VideoDe Haas refuses to name sources, threatens to end testimony at police inquiry

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Violence Monitor Professor Mary De Haas has firmly refused to disclose her confidential sources during Parliamentary testimony about police infiltration by criminal ...

Watch VideoDe Haas tells Parliament PKTT is abusive, unaccountable and feared

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Violence monitor Professor Mary De Haas has delivered scathing testimony to Parliament, alleging widespread abuse and corruption within the Political Killings Task ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Nkabinde inquiry probes Chauke's fitness to hold office as DPP

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The formal inquiry into suspended Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke has commenced, with National Director Shamila Batohi testifying first. Chauke ...

NDPP Batohi willing to name officials behind 'capture' of criminal justice system in closed session

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National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has indicated willingness to disclose sensitive names linked to alleged 'capture' of South Africa's criminal ...

Watch VideoMatlala to testify before Ad Hoc Committee during Kgosi Mampuru prison visit

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A Parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration in South Africa's police force will conduct hearings at Kgosi ...

Forensic report clears ANC's Gwen Ramokgopa of alleged links to Matlala

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ANC Treasurer-General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has vehemently denied allegations connecting her to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, describing the claims ...

Malema's firearm conviction: EFF claims political targeting ahead of elections

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EFF's Head of International Relations Nqobile Mhlongo alleges political conspiracy behind Julius Malema's firearm conviction, claiming the timing is suspicious with ...

Former President Mbeki applauds Mkhwanazi for bravery in tackling crime and corruption

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Thabo Mbeki commends KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his bravery in addressing the pressing issues of crime and corruption in South Africa, as the ...

NERSA launches market inquiry into rising South Africa’s electricity charges

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Discover how NERSA's comprehensive market inquiry into electricity charges aims to tackle rising costs and promote fairness in South Africa's energy sector.

Fitch affirms SA outlook as Cabinet unveils youth jobs and reforms push

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Minister Ntshavheni reports that South Africa's economy grew by 0. 8% in Q2 2025, with Cabinet welcoming progress in youth employment initiatives that have created ...

ANC's roll call slammed as a desperate bid for political revival

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The ANC's recent gathering of councillors at FNB Stadium has drawn sharp criticism from political analysts who view it as an empty political exercise rather than ...

Government denies claims M23 rebels 'went undetected,' defends Peace Dialogue protocols

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The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation defends its actions following allegations that M23 rebel group members entered South Africa undetected for ...

Ramaphosa silent after meeting with SANDF chief on Iran visit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's private meeting with SANDF Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya raises questions as the public remains unaware of the discussions surrounding ...

Ramaphosa, Lamola under fire as M23 rebel delegates attend South African peace talks undetected

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The South African government faces backlash after M23 rebel representatives attended a peace dialogue without proper vetting. Former officials demand accountability ...

Cabinet Meeting: New gold mine, new trains, new jobs, 2027 Cricket World Cup and Formula One bid approved

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The South African Cabinet has announced significant economic initiatives including railway reforms that will move an additional 20 million tonnes of freight annually, ...

Grid recovery brings hope for load shedding-free summer

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South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, reports significant improvements in the country's power grid, with unplanned outages ...

ATM demands investigation and removal of Minister Gayton McKenzie over racist remarks

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The African Transformation Movement has taken a bold step by filing a formal complaint against Minister Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of making racist remarks towards ...

Women's Day: Action Society calls for violence against women to be declared a national disaster

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On Women’s Day, Action Society warns that violence against South African women is so widespread it should be classified as terrorism, not merely crime. Behind the ...

ActionSA reports McKenzie to the South African Human Rights Commission over alleged racist remarks

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ActionSA reports Minister Gayton McKenzie to the South African Human Rights Commission, alleging he made racist comments towards black people.

EFF welcomes Parliamentary Committee to investigate corruption and infiltration in law enforcement

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the establishment of a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations of corruption and political interference in ...

MP Declarations: A true picture or political theatre? Analysts raise doubts

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As MPs submit their annual declarations, analysts warn that these disclosures may conceal deeper financial issues, calling for stronger oversight to ensure true ...

Watch VideoFraud revealed in R800 million oxygen plant tender, Macpherson announces disciplinary action against IDT CEO

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Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson reveals alarming findings from a forensic investigation into the R800 million Pressure Swing Adsorption Oxygen Plant tender, ...