Politics & World Affairs
Over Hundreds Gather in Durban for Pravin Gordhan’s Second Memorial Service
Durban’s Kendra Hall in Morningside was filled with hundreds of mourners on Wednesday, as South Africans gathered to pay their respects at the second memorial service for former Public Enterprises Minister and anti-apartheid stalwart, Pravin Gordhan. The service highlighted Gordhan’s lasting impact on the nation, drawing people from all walks of life to honor his […]
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Breaking News: Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda Resigns Amid Political Turmoil
In a surprising turn of events, Kabelo Gwamanda, the Mayor of Johannesburg, has resigned from his position after weeks of mounting pressure and allegations of incompetence. Gwamanda, who has faced increasing criticism from civil organizations and political parties, submitted his resignation letter to the Speaker of the Joburg Council on Tuesday. The young mayor, who […]
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Breaking News: Cyril Ramaphosa Unveils New Cabinet in Major Political Shift
In a significant political development, President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled his new Cabinet, marking a historic moment in South African politics. Re-elected for a second term after the ANC lost its outright majority, Ramaphosa announced the formation of a Government of National Unity on Sunday night. This inclusive cabinet features members from the Democratic Alliance […]
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Political Fallout: ANC-DA Coalition Ends Amid Leaked Letters and Public Clashes
In a dramatic turn of events, the coalition agreement between South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) has crumbled. Highly placed sources within the ANC have confirmed that the deal is effectively over following a series of disagreements and public spats between the two parties. The Government of National Unity (GNU) […]
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ANC to set up Government of National Unity: A New Era for South Africa
In a significant move following a pivotal election, South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) announced on Thursday its intention to initiate discussions with other political entities with the aim of forming a Government of National Unity. This decision comes in the wake of a landmark election where the ANC, the party of Nelson Mandela and […]
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MK Party Founder Urges IEC to Swiftly Remove Jacob Zuma from Candidate List
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 […]