Massive Pay Hike for Joburg Councillors as City Faces Challenges Introduction The City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic powerhouse, has been facing a series of challenges, including financial constraints, water shortages, and power supply risks. Amidst these, the city council recently approved salary increases for its councillors, a decision that has sparked varied reactions across […]

The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has moved swiftly to appeal a recent court ruling that prevents opposition leader John Hlophe from attending the upcoming Judicial Service Commission (JSC) sitting, set for October 7, 2024. The ruling, delivered by Judge Baqwa and others, has stirred controversy within the MKP, which calls it “erroneous and unjustifiable.” Hlophe, […]

In a dramatic political twist, former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has abruptly fired 20 of its Members of Parliament (MPs). The news, which has sent shockwaves through the South African political landscape, comes with little to no explanation, raising more questions than answers. The dismissals were confirmed in a letter dated August […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have suffered a significant setback as two of its former MPs, Patrick Sindane and veteran Kenny Motsamai, have defected to the Patriotic Alliance (PA). This announcement was made by the PA’s deputy president, Kenny Kunene, during a media briefing held in Johannesburg on Thursday. […]

In a dramatic twist in South Africa’s political landscape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has fiercely defended its stance on appointing its own candidates for top ministerial positions in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The party argues that this move is a strategy to hire the most qualified individuals, countering accusations of hypocrisy over cadre […]