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Survey finds voters consider the EFF less corrupt than the ANC

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Race Relations has revealed that the EFF is considered more trustworthy than the ruling party as far as corruption is concerned.

Major Zuma defender reportedly received dubious R27m state contract

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reportedly paid over R27 million in legal fees when it could have obtained the same services for free from the Office of the State Attorney.

Maimane slams Ramaphosa, says he is not in control of South Africa

Mmusi Maimane has slammed Cyril Ramaphosa, claiming that the president is not actually in control of the country. Maimane made the comments on Sunday at a DA event in uMlazi.

Florence Radzilani rumoured to become Limpopo's first female premier

Florence Radzilani is currently expected to become Limpopo's first female premier after this year's election. Radzilani's name has reportedly been put forward within ANC caucuses as premier candidate. Radzilani is in 7th place

Blade Nzimande claims EFF knows they will never rule South Africa

Dr Blade Nzimande has blamed the Economic Freedom Fighters for the damage done to higher learning institutions. The former minister feels that the party has an alternative agenda for their numerous protests.

Harry Gwala mayor arrested in connection with Sindiso Magaqa murder

Mluleki Ndobe has been arrested in connection with the murder of Sindiso Magaqa. The Harry Gwala mayor will be appearing in court today.

DA MP, Dianne Kohler Barnard, taken to court for racist remarks

DA MP, Dianne Kohler Barnard, has once again been accused of racism. Louw Nel, DA parliamentary operations director, is hauling Kohler Barnard to the Equality court after she made a comment about black youths.

High Court orders investigation into claims of police xenophobia

It appears that several political parties have taken a harsher stance toward foreign nationals. Similarly, police in areas like Mpumalanga have come down hard on businesses operated by foreigners without proper documentation.

Makhosi Khoza quits Outa, will pursue other activism and research

Makhosi Khoza, a former ANC MP, has stepped down from Outa, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse. Khoza previously left the ANC in 2017 to form her own party, called African Democratic Change (ADC)

Magashule says corruption charges don't count against ANC candidates

ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule, said that the party had "respected everything" when compiling its list of election candidates. He added that the ANC left the decision to appear on the list to the candidates themselves.

Nene tells Zondo about Gupta meetings, says EFF pressured him over VBS

Nhlanhla Nene concluded his testimony before the Zondo Commission yesterday. Nene elaborated on his meeting with the Guptas. He also said he had not been fully transparent in some of his previous statements.

New poll shows Zuma's campaigning is hurting ANC election support

A new survey suggests that 50% of ANC voters would be less likely to support the party if Jacob Zuma joined the campaign efforts. These were the findings of a poll conducted by the South African Citizens Survey.

Ahmed Kathrada slams Faith Mazibuko, says her apology is not enough

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for Gauteng Sport and Recreation MEC, Faith Mazibuko, to be fired. The organisation said it was "deeply perturbed" by Mazibuko's comments in the leaked recording which surfaced this week.

Vytjie Mentor says she's not voting ANC, urges others to do same

Ex-ANC MP, Vytjie Mentor, has said that she will not be voting for the ANC on 8 May. Mentor made the comment on Facebook this week. Mentor called on other South Africans to also abandon the ruling party.

ANC accuses DA of awarding contract to wife of 28s gang boss

The ANC has alleged that the City of Cape Town gave a lucrative housing contract to the wife of a suspected gangster. The contract was awarded to Glomix Housebrokers CC, which is run by Nicole Stanfield.

Mzansi condemns Faith Mazibuko after controversial recording leaks

Briefly.co.za recently shared the story about Gauteng MEC for Sports and Recreation, Faith Mazibuko, who has landed in hot water after a recording emerged in which she can be heard instructing employees to break the law.

Many outraged over Malusi Gigaba's Parly election list comeback

The ANC recently released its list of candidates for the upcoming elections. Some of the names, however, caused a stir because they have been linked to corruption. Perhaps the most notable candidate is Malusi Gigaba

Fact check: Does Tito Mboweni have his job creation numbers right?

In Tito Mboweni's budget speech, the Finance Minister promised sweeping policies to address the country's economic woes. In particular, he made several claims about the extent to which several government policies had succeeded.

BLF registers for election, says white people can't join party

The controversial Black First Land First (BLF) party has reportedly registered for the upcoming elections and submitted its finalised list of candidates to the IEC, it announced at a press conference

Gauteng MEC instructs employees to break law in leaked recording

A recording has surfaced which appears to show how Gauteng Sports and Recreation MEC, Faith Mazibuko, pressured her staff to violate regulations in order to help the ANC win elections.

ANC defends election lists, says tainted candidates won't hurt support

The ANC has said that it does not think having candidates implicated in corruption on its election lists will hurt the party at the polls. Its list includes Bathabile Dlamini, Nomvula Mokonyane and Malusi Gigaba, among others.