Lee Rondganger is an award-winning journalist with a sharp eye for news. He has an interest in politics, international affairs and trying to make sense of the world we live in.
The ANC government has made a habit of promising more than the country can afford. With this latest controversy over a proposed two-percentage-point increase in VAT, the maths is simply not mathing, writes Lee Rondganger.
Nine South African soldiers have been killed in intense clashes with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed that their forces successfully halted the rebels' advance on Goma but at a heavy cost. News Story:
Tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) are reaching breaking point as the Democratic Alliance (DA) accuses the African National Congress (ANC) of sidelining coalition partners and undermining key agreements. The DA has formally invoked a dispute resolution mechanism, warning that the coalition could unravel if issues are not resolved.
A nine-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Laudium, Pretoria, has been rescued by police and private security companies after a four-day ordeal. Five suspects, all foreign nationals, have been arrested and are set to appear in court.
What Does a Burger Reveal About the Cost of Living in South Africa? The Big Mac Index highlights stark economic disparities that challenge the notion of affordability.
The 2024 South African elections marked a historic turning point, with the ANC losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994. A coalition government has emerged, while Jacob Zuma’s MK Party has redefined opposition politics.
Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has emerged as South Africa’s third-largest political force, sparking hope and controversy. As it grapples with internal dissent, financial instability, and Zuma’s dominant leadership, MK’s future remains uncertain.
With this victory, Trump becomes only the second president in American history to serve non-consecutive terms, marking an unprecedented comeback following his initial defeat to Joe Biden in 2020.
The United States, once seen as a bastion of democracy, stands at a critical juncture, resembling a despotic country they were once accustomed to chastising for not accepting the will of the people.
His family released a statement late on Saturday night announcing his passing, after a brief illness.
Ray McCauley, the founder of Rhema Bible Church and a prominent evangelical leader in South Africa, has passed away at the age of 75
Mayor Cyril Xaba, who took over the mayorship of eThekwini Municipality in early July after the ANC removed Mxolisi Kaunda, is driving a renewed energy sweeping the City.
Ancestry alone does not define national identity, and we must uphold South Africa's core values of inclusivity, justice, and humanity, the writer says.
Amid a wave of Afrophobic comments questioning Chidima Adethshina’s right to represent our nation due to her Nigerian surname, we should remember the Freedom Charter and reject narrow nationalism.
With the unveiling of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet on the horizon, attention shifts to the opposition's role in South Africa’s seventh administration. This spotlight intensified as 58 members of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party were sworn into Parliament, declaring themselves the official opposition amidst ongoing electoral disputes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, re-elected after a marathon National Assembly session, calls for unity and cooperation among South Africans in his first address.
The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party's urgent application to halt Friday's National Assembly session to elect a new president, ruling the party failed to justify its delay and lacked merit in its case.
The MK party says that any negotiation to form a government must be pegged on giving Zuma a presidential pardon so that he can take a seat in the National Assembly and be eligible for the presidency.
Despite being entrusted with the responsibility of transforming South Africa over the past 30 years, the ANC has failed to deliver on its promises of a better life for all. From the mismanagement of basic services to rampant corruption and a stark disconnect between its leaders and the people, the party's shortcomings are laid bare.
On the morning of December 16, 2017, President Jacob Zuma made a bold move. Fast forward to May 15, 2024, and history seems to repeat itself.
In a dramatic twist of political fate, Jacob Zuma, once ousted from the presidency, now leads the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) into a pivotal election. With predictions placing the MKP as a significant force in South African politics, Zuma's strategy could redefine the ANC's future and shake the very foundations of the nation's political establishment.
With Police Minister Bheki Cele and KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi revealing a saga of relentless pursuit and cutting-edge investigative techniques, the developments in the AKA and Tibz murder case stands as a compelling reminder of what is possible when dedication meets the right resources.
Under the banner of rescuing South Africa, Steenhuisen articulated the DA's vision to overhaul the country's energy and water sectors, emphasising the failures of the current national government and the urgency of adopting new strategies to ensure stability and growth.
Highlighting the Multi-Party Charter as a game-changer for uniting opposition parties, Steenhuisen stressed the importance of a strong, central party for a stable government, positioning the DA as that anchor.
The EFF launched their comprehensive manifesto, outlining a radical plan to overhaul South Africa's beleaguered energy sector and end the scourge of load shedding that has stifled the South Africa’s growth.
