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Trump's pastor Mark Burns speaks out against Malema and EFF's 'Kill the Boer' chant

Pastor Mark Burns, a prominent supporter of Donald Trump, shares his views on Julius Malema and the EFF's controversial rhetoric in South Africa, arguing that their divisive chants are losing traction among South Africans.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

You can be sure that history will judge these warmongers harshly

Letters to the editor, a variety of issues on the minds of readers

Daily News Opinion
Published

Disciplinary action looming for EFF MPs following disorderly session with Ramaphosa

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet plans to refer the conduct of several EFF MPs to the Speaker following a chaotic question and answer session with President Cyril Ramaphosa, where rules were reportedly disrespected.

Cape Argus News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

EFF MPs face disciplinary action after chaotic Parliament session with Ramaphosa

EFF MPs face disciplinary action after National Assembly Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet announced she would be referring their conduct when some were evicted from the Chamber and the virtual platform during a session with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Malema condemns government’s push to relax B-BBEE rules for Starlink

: Julius Malema vehemently opposes government proposals easing B-BBEE requirements for Elon Musk's Starlink, accusing leaders of caving to foreign pressures. Is South Africa sacrificing local empowerment for international interests?

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Malema's High Court challenge to ethics ruling dismissed

Julius Malema's challenge to a Parliamentary ethics report has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court, ordering him to apologise to Judge Keoagile Matojane for comments made during Judicial Service Commission interviews.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Steenhuisen bashed for articulating his DA views instead of government's position, at Trump meeting

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe criticises South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for prioritising party views over government representation during a high-profile meeting with President DonaldTrump.

News Politics
Willem Phungula|Published

Ambushed: Trump's controversial claims of genocide against white South Africans during Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa

During a tense Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump presented a video claiming genocide against white farmers in South Africa, leaving President Cyril Ramaphosa struggling to respond. This encounter highlights the complexities of US-South Africa relations amidst controversial land expropriation laws.

Daily News News
AFP|Published

Political parties unite on Human Rights Day amid US diplomatic tensions

On the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, South African political leaders from across the spectrum unite in response to escalating US diplomatic tensions. EFF's Malema, ActionSA's Ngobeni, and ACT's Magashule deliver powerful messages about sovereignty and unity at this crucial moment in SA-US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

'China and America invest in their military, we are investing in corruption': Malema slams South Africa’s military failures

Malema has slammed the government for sending ill-equipped soldiers to the DRC, calling for their withdrawal. and urging military investment over corruption.

News Politics
Christopher Buda|Published

'Malema was the best among us': Mbuyiseni Ndlozi reflects on EFF's formation and leadership

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, former EFF spokesperson, reflects on Julius Malema’s leadership and the party’s formation, emphasising collaboration, love for the cause, and the importance of unity in the struggle for economic freedom.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

‘We are going in’ Malema awaits DA’s GNU exit to join, foretells 2027 ANC president will be anti-GNU

EFF leader Julius Malema told more than 2,000 delegates that the ANC would remove President Cyril Ramaphosa if he did not sign into law two contentious clauses of the Basic Education Amendment (Bela) Act.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Inside the EFF’s third National People’s Assembly

The atmosphere was electric at the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Soweto campus, as Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) delegates arrived in high spirits and singing to register for the highly anticipated third National People’s Assembly, kicking off this weekend.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published