Marian Robinson, the beloved mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away. Mrs. Robinson, known for her unwavering support and quiet strength, was a cherished figure both within her family and to the American public who came to know her during the Obama presidency. Born and raised in Chicago, Marian Robinson dedicated her […]

In a bid to address the circulation of a disturbing and malicious voice-note, the African National Congress (ANC) has announced a R100,000 reward for any information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible. The voice-note, widely shared on social media, falsely implicates ANC provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo and contains alarming threats against elderly […]

In a historic and unprecedented legal development, Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business documents. The conviction stems from a cover-up payment made to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. After deliberating over two days, […]

As South Africa gears up for one of the most pivotal general elections since the end of apartheid, Democratic Alliance (DA) heavyweight Helen Zille remains grounded about the party’s prospects. While the DA aspires to secure 51% of the national vote in Wednesday���s election, Zille emphasized that the party does not harbor unrealistic expectations. Zille’s […]

On May 29, South Africa will witness a pivotal moment in its democratic history as some 28 million registered voters head to the polls. This election is poised to be one of the most significant since the end of apartheid, with the African National Congress (ANC) facing the possibility of losing its majority for the […]

In a pivotal decision that is set to reshape the political landscape of South Africa, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run for parliament in the upcoming South African election 2024. This ruling, delivered on Monday, cites Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday lamented the high levels of poverty among Black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle the scourge of crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the country’s much-anticipated elections. Addressing thousands of supporters at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, Zuma detailed the […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is wasting no time in mounting a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday. This move comes amidst widespread criticism of the bill from the medical sector, political parties, academics, and industry experts. DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube, announced their […]

In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing South Africa’s healthcare landscape, President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to sign the groundbreaking National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law this Wednesday. This announcement comes following the much-anticipated arrival of the bill in the President’s office, with Ramaphosa humorously remarking during the 2024 State of the Nation Address […]

Jabulani Khumalo, founder of the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party, has called upon the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to take immediate action in removing former president Jacob Zuma from both the party’s face and its parliamentary candidate roster. In a letter dated May 5th, Khumalo urgently requested the IEC to expunge Zuma’s name as […]