The Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) legal team has released a letter of demand to Helen Zille over alleged defamatory remarks about party leader Julius Malema. Internet personality Tumi Sole posted the letter of demand online and asked whether the Democratic Alliance chairperson would retract her statement, which received a straightforward answer from the controversial politician. […]
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South Africa’s Safer Festive Season policing operations have resulted in 24 910 arrests over 14 days, with officers also seizing 224 unlicensed firearms and 2 630 rounds of ammunition. Also see: SAPS recruitment: 300,000 hopefuls compete for 5,500 jobs The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the arrests were made through nationwide deployments under its Safer […]
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Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has shared his views on circulating rumours that President Cyril Ramaphosa may resign after the devastating ANC results of the recent elections. Also see: Thabo Mbeki turns 84: Facts about South Africa’s former president Thabo Mbeki comments on Cyril Ramaphosa resignation rumours South Africa’s second democratic president participated in a […]
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Controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has made fresh allegations at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, claiming that investigators from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) approached him while he was detained at the Kokstad Correctional Centre’s C-Max facility. Also see: Bheki Cele faces possible prosecution over alleged Cat Matlala-linked benefits Cat told the commission that […]
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The political future of Nasiphi Moya is attracting attention following the 2026 local government election results, which have left the City of Tshwane facing another round of coalition negotiations. Also see: Dr Nasiphi Moya thanks Tshwane voters as she awaits official election results Nasiphi, who represents ActionSA, is hoping to retain her position as Executive […]
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South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed rumours of his possible resignation following the release of the final results of the local government elections on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Also see: Cyril Ramaphosa’s smart city promise: Where does the project stand? Cyril Ramaphosa addresses ‘preposterous’ resignation claim Seen speaking to eNCA, the president dismissed the claims, confused […]
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is facing backlash over his response to Eyewitness News (EWN) journalist Alpha Ramushwana, who questioned the party’s declining voter support in recent elections. Malema responded dismissively, which many online perceived as rude. Also see: WATCH: Julius Malema takes a jab at businessman MySol: “He’s a small boy” Julius Malema […]
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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has uncovered a range of prohibited items following a search of the prison cell where disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo was filmed dancing to the popular Jaiva Yoyo song. Also see: WATCH: Old video of Malesela Teffo allegedly enjoying himself in prison resurfaces The search comes after a video of […]
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South African politician Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi took to social media to defend his reason for not voting in the recent local government Elections on 4 November 2026. The defence came shortly after the EFF held a press briefing on 7 November 2026, where CIC Julius Malema addressed the media on a few issues, including the […]
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Coalition negotiations are set to intensify in Johannesburg after the 2026 local government elections left the city without a clear majority, with ActionSA pushing the DA to reconsider Helen Zille as its mayoral candidate while the ANC weighs whether to govern through a coalition or take the opposition benches. Also see: Zolani Mahola speaks on ‘people […]
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South African motorists could see a significant drop in petrol prices in December, with early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to an over-recovery of more than R2 per litre for both grades of petrol. Also see: Enoch Godongwana R10bn fuel relief disappoints as petrol price drops by 1 cent CEF data for the […]
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South African pensioners hoping for more money in their monthly SASSA payments will have to wait until February 2027 to find out whether the Older Persons Grant will increase. Also see: SASSA confirms December 2026 grant dates, issues important warning to beneficiaries Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly confirmed that no final decision has been […]
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