ANC caucus vows to block upcoming motion against David Makhura
The ANC caucus in the Gauteng provincial legislature has vowed to block a move by the DA to push for a motion of no confidence against Premier David Makhura over the Covid-19 scandal that has surrounded him
Cosatu considers dumping the ANC at the polls
Cosatu has indicated that it could dump the ANC at the polls as soon as the upcoming elections if its discussions with the SACP bear fruit.
Makhura eyes cannabis processing to boost Gauteng’s economy
Premier David Makhura wants Gauteng to be South Africa’s industrial processing hub for cannabis.
LIVE FEED: State Capture Inquiry - February 23, 2021
The Zondo commission will continue to hear evidence relating to allegations of corruption at Prasa on Tuesday.
Zuma could soon be jailed for two years if Zondo commission has its way
The Zondo commission finally approached the ConCourt to seek a contempt of court order against Zuma, which it wants to be accompanied by a jail time sanction of two years if it succeeds.
ANC’s social cohesion project questioned
The relevance of the ANC’s project of social cohesion and nation building in fostering social change came under scrutiny on Sunday as the party reflected on the state of unity in SA.
Former minister Dipuo Peters grilled on alleged interference at Prasa
Former transport minister Dipuo Peters has moved to distance herself from allegations of improper interference and aiding of state capture at Prasa.
Hostility in Parliament is bad for nation building and social cohesion, says Zuma
Former president Jacob Zuma remarked that divisions along race, class, culture and age remained prominent features in the domain of SA’s electoral politics.
Mabuyane vows to act against those implicated in PPE fraud
EC Premier Oscar Mabuyane has vowed to act against all those implicated in PPE tender fraud. Earlier today he announced that EC Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba has been fired and disciplinary action has been initiated against another top official.
LIVE FEED: State Capture Inquiry - February 18, 2021
The Zondo commission will hear Parliamentary Oversight-related evidence on Thursday.
ActionSA delighted over renewed hope to retrieve the Lily Mine container
Hope of burial for workers five years after accident
Saftu to embark on nationwide strike to highlight growing poverty, unemployment and inequality
Saftu has reiterated its rejection of SA’s ambitious ERRP as it plans to embark on a nationwide general strike to highlight growing poverty, unemployment and inequality in the country.
Public turns on Jacques Pauw over column peddling lies about V&A Waterfront arrest
Journalists and social commentators have slammed Jacques Pauw’s actions as a reflection of the privilege that comes with being a white male in South Africa and called on the Daily Maverick not to publish any more of his work.
Saftu to take socio-economic general strike to Parliament
The SA Federation of Trade Unions is taking their nationwide general strike to Parliament next week as it accuses the government of not doing enough to uplift South Africans from the ravages of poverty, growing unemployment and inequality.
Jacob Zuma backers oppose looming bid to jail him; vow to protect him
Jacob Zuma supporters said they disagreed with the decision by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, to approach the ConCourt to seek a contempt of court order as well as jail time for Zuma.
Zondo to ask ConCourt to impose prison term on Zuma
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has indicated that the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture will approach the Constitutional Court to secure the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma over his refusal to appear before the commission.
Zondo mulls tough action against Jacob Zuma
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has indicated that it is clear what action needs to be taken against former president Jacob Zuma.
Zondo blasts Jacob Zuma’s defiance, and continues without him
The commission’s chairman said he did not understand why Jacob Zuma was afraid to take the stand and answer the questions the commission had for him, despite his claim he had not been implicated.
Defiant Zuma lets Zondo commission know: I am not testifying
The former head of state has confirmed to the Zondo commission that he would defy its summons which was aimed to compel him to attend.
ANC lacks political will on ’step aside’ resolution - analyst
Political analysts have weighed in on the protracted battle in the governing party over its 2017 resolution.
All eyes on ANC as Zuma-Zondo saga comes to a head
The ANC top brass is expected to outline its stance on the refusal of former president Jacob Zuma to appear before the Zondo commission.
SIU to recover more PPE funds in coming weeks
Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi has indicated the unit might make more financial recoveries related to the Covid-19 corruption scandal this month.
Amend law to insulate state contracts from political influence - SIU head
SIU head Andy Mothibi wants new regulations to be put in place by the government to regulate the involvement of influential figures in state procurement.
’Cops failed in their duty to rescue raped woman and apprehend perpetrators’
Legal teams have argued the SAPS had failed in its duty to rescue a woman who was abducted, assaulted and raped.
ConCourt asked to reverse SCA ruling on Joburg businesswoman’s beach rape
Businesswoman Andisiwe Kawa, who was robbed and gang-raped for 15 hours in 2010, wants the Constitutional Court to hold police liable for not bringing her attackers to book.