Zohra Teke

Contributing Journalist

Steenhuisen’s exit divides DA: praise from allies, fury from critics as leadership battle looms

Zohra Teke|Published

As John Steenhuisen announces his departure as DA leader, tributes from allies contrast sharply with fierce criticism from former party members and insiders who ...

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi calls for clarity on IPID investigation withdrawal amid corruption claims

Zohra Teke|Updated

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, insists that the Investigative Police Directorate (IPID) must clarify the withdrawal of an investigation ...

DA insiders see red over party credit card abuse clearance of John Steenhuisen

Zohra Teke|Updated

The DA's 'united image' is coming under scrutiny as the party's dirty laundry is aired.

Watch VideoMkhwanazi breaks silence on media storm: ‘I respect the press, but…’

Zohra Teke|Published

Speaking to IOL, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi defends his controversial statements on journalists, asserting that accountability is essential for ...

'Mind-boggling' delay in R898 million driver’s licence contract case

Zohra Teke|Published

Six months after the Department of Transport sought a declaratory order regarding a controversial R898 million driver’s licence contract with IDEMIA, the matter ...

The political gamble of Floyd Shivambu: Is he overestimating his popularity?

Zohra Teke|Published

One hit wonder or political chameleon? Zohra Teke on Floyd Shivambu's leaving. . but not leaving MK.

Action SA: Cut cabinet, unlock R100bn, and stop VAT hike

Zohra Teke|Published

ActionSA's Zwakele Mncwango outlines a proposal to National Treasury aimed at preventing a VAT hike, while firmly rejecting any participation in the Government of ...

'R20bn will be found to avoid VAT hike', ActionSA says as Budget 2025 rocks GNU

Zohra Teke|Published

ActionSA’s Zwakele Mncwango says the remaining R20 billion needed to prevent a VAT hike will be secured by the 1 May deadline, as tensions flare within the GNU following ...

ACSA denies wrongdoing in R380 million biometrics tender row

Zohra Teke|Published

Airports Company South Africa has denied any wrongdoing in awarding a tender for its biometric system to French/South African firm IDEMIA.

‘Arrogant’ DA could find itself out of GNU, says MK Party

Zohra Teke|Published

The race to form a new coalition government is hotting up with an apparent behind the scenes push to keep the DA out.

Revolt in NEC, ANC postpones meeting

Zohra Teke|Published

A meeting by the ANC’S top brass – its national executive committee (NEC) which was due to meet on Tuesday, has been postponed to Thursday. According to a senior ...

MK Party accuses IEC of colluding with ANC and being ‘vindictive’

Zohra Teke|Published

The MK Party has lashed out at the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), suggesting that it is colluding with the ANC to get rid of a political competitor. ...

Ramaphosa hits out at SA banks, calls for reform

Zohra Teke|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for decisive action to reform South Africa’s economy, which he claims is dominated by five major banks and a handful of companies. ...