Politics

DA sees ANC's staged walk-out during Zille's address as delinquency

The African National staged a walk-out during Western Cape Premier Helen Zille's State of The Province Address on 15 February. According to the Democratic Alliance, it was an act of delinquency and a slap in the face of DA voters.

Haibo ANC! Slogan says 'The power is in your hands', Mzansi claps back

Social media had a lot to say about the ANC's new election ad. The ad, which has been featured on billboards, reads, "The power is in your hands." People tore the ad to shreds online. Its timing was admittedly bad

Lekota says Ramaphosa's denial of sell out claims proves he did it

COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota says that Cyril Ramaphosa's denial of the allegation that he sold out his comrades to apartheid police actually proves that did in fact betray his colleagues. This comes after Ramaphosa rejected the claim

ANC stages walkout during Zille's final State of the Province address

The ANC staged a walkout during Western Cape premmier Helen Zille's State of the Province Address. This was Zille's final address as premier. The issue was triggered after an ANC MP raised a point of order, and MPs left

Breaking: Ajay Gupta no longer a fugitive, arrest warrant cancelled

Ajay Gupta is no longer a fugitive from South African justice. This comes as the warrant out for his arrest has reportedly been canceled. Gupta was wanted for his role in extensive corruption and state capture

EFF's Dali Mpofu questions timing of Lekota's Ramaphosa sellout claim

The EFF's Dali Mpofu has questioned Terror Lekota's allegation that Cyril Ramaphosa sold out his struggle comrades in the 1970s. The EFF national chairperson said the timing of Lekota's accusation was suspicious. Mpofu said that L

Joblessness crisis: Why is South Africa's unemployment rate so high?

South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates on the planet. It tends to hover around 25%, and is the cause of much political agitation. But what are the causes of this unemployment? An examination of causes and effects

Ramaphosa plans to save Eskom: "It will 100% not be privatised"

Speaking in Parliament, Cyril Ramaphosa presented his plans to rescue the failing power utility. The president said that he would more closely with stakeholders, as well as fix systemic flaws in the energy-provision system

Ramaphosa says he’s not an askari – neighbour testified against Lekota

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back against allegations made by Mosiuoa Lekota. He explained that he was not a traitor and refused to buckle under police pressure. He revealed that his neighbour testified against Lekota.

EFF calls for commission to investigate Ramaphosa sellout claims

The EFF has demanded that a commission of inquiry be opened into Terror Lekota's claims that Cyril Ramaphosa sold out his struggle comrades to the apartheid police. Julius Malema has written to the president, asking the probe

Social media reacts to Lekota's allegations that Ramaphosa was a sell out

Social media had a mixed reaction to Terror Lekota's new claim that Cyril Ramaphosa sold out his struggle comrades in exchange for a lighter prison sentence. The EFF gave Lekota a standing ovation, while ANC MPs slammed him

Malema says Stratcom and Ramaphosa Defence Force are working overtime

EFF leader Julius Malema took to Twitter to slam journalists, saying that they are working to defend Ramaphosa. "Stratcom and Ramaphosa Defence Force are working overtime now," he wrote. This is not the first time for Malema

Gordhan presents 9-point action plan to rescue failing Eskom

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has proposed a 9-point plan to save Eskom. The plan has provided some much-needed hope to many South Africans, but some experts have expressed doubt about its feasibility and speediness

Meet Tshwane's new mayor: longtime DA member Stevens Mokgalapa

Following Solly Msimanga's resignation, Stevens Mokgalapa has taken office as the new mayor of Tshwane. Mokgalapa is Tswane born and bred, and has served as a member of the DA in various capacities for several years.

Ramaphosa refuses to show DA his son's Bosasa R500 000 contract

Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to share the contract that his son Andile signed with corruption-linked company Bosasa. This comes after the DA requested that the president publish the document. DA MP Solly Malatsi said this was proof

Lekota claims Ramaphosa sold struggle comrades out to apartheid cops

COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota claims that Cyril Ramaphosa sold out his struggle colleagues to apartheid police in the 1970s. Lekota made the bombshell accusation during a session in Parliament. He says that the president betrayed them

Eskom's rise and fall from 1922 to 2019: From profits to load shedding

According to reports, ESKOM is struggling under the weight of R430 billion in debt, with many concerned that the power utility will not last until April without a major cash flow injection. However, ESKOM did not always struggle

Gordhan vows those responsible for Eskom failure will soon be in prison

After declaring Eskom 'technically insolvent' and unlikely to see the end of April 2019, Pravin Gordhan promised heads would roll. The Public Enterprises Minister vowed that those responsible for the entity's failures would pay.

5 zinger quotes from Julius Malema's argument at the SONA debate

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in for a scathing review at the SONA address. Economic Freedom Fighter Julius Malema showed no mercy as he dismantled the president's address. Here's 5 brutal quotes from his argument.

Steenhuisen's convinced the ANC will thwart Ramaphosa's every plan

The Democratic Alliance Chief Whip laid out how he thinks the president's plans will be thwarted by his own party at the SONA debate yesterday. John Steenhuisen had also added that tackling corruption should be fast-tracked.

DA calls on Batohi to reinstate Estina charges after new revelations

The DA has urged new NPA head Shamila Batohi to reinstate charges against the Guptas relating to the Estina dairy farm fraud scandal. This comes after new evidence materialised regarding the scheme, relating to Agriculture Dpt