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The urgent need for whistle-blower protection in South Africa

Parliamentarians urgently call for stronger whistle-blower protection in South Africa, revealing the perilous reality for those who expose corruption and outlining crucial reforms to safeguard their rights.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

After Manyi's axing, focus now turns to MKP's Floyd Shivambu's future in the party

The recent political upheaval within the Umkhonto weSizwe Party has led to the removal of Mzwanele Manyi, raising questions about the future of Floyd Shivambu.

News Politics
Willem Phungula and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Mzwanele Manyi says fallout with Hlophe not the reason behind MKP axing him as chief whip

Mzwanele Manyi, recently removed as chief whip of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, denies claims of a fallout with Dr John Hlophe, attributing his dismissal to administrative reasons.

News Politics
Willem Phungula|Published

Legal experts warn MK Party's call for lifestyle audits for judge could undermine judicial independence

Umkhonto We Sizwe Party has raised concerns over recent court judgments, calling for lifestyle audits for judges to ensure transparency and accountability in the judiciary.

Mercury
Thami Magubane|Published

DA demands action against MKP for spreading election misinformation

The DA in KwaZulu-Natal accuses the Umkhonto weSizwe Party of spreading misinformation about last year's election results, calling for action from the provincial Speaker to uphold democratic integrity.

News Politics
Willem Phungula|Published

IEC takes action over claims of false voter registration in eThekwini by-election

Amidst ongoing voting in eThekwini’s ward 110 by-election on Wednesday, the IEC is investigating claims of false voter registrations, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

News Politics
Willem Phungula|Published

'They are targeting the poor!' Darren Campher on Enoch Godongwana’s VAT or SRD ultimatum | Budget 2025

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces criticism for suggesting a VAT increase or cuts to Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grants, with activist Darren Campher calling it a betrayal of the poorest South Africans.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa's load shedding crisis: Political outrage over Stage 6

Political parties in South Africa express outrage over the rapid escalation of load shedding from Stage 3 to Stage 6, calling for urgent reforms in the electricity supply sector.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

'She thinks the party is a family stokvel': MK Party supporters hit back at Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla after insulting Floyd Shivambu

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces fierce backlash from MK Party supporters after her insulting remarks towards Floyd Shivambu.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Government extends contracts for 67,000 community work beneficiaries until March amid protests

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), has extended a contract extension for 67,000 CWP beneficiaries who were set to lose their jobs, following protests and criticism from labour unions over the proposed job cuts.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

MK Party appoints new leadership team for Mpumalanga Province

The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has appointed a new leadership team for Mpumalanga Province, including Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Provincial Convenor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its political presence.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Fikile Mbalula slams Zuma as 'self-serving ridiculous old man' after demanding ANC reinstatement

In response to Zuma’s ultimatum for reinstatement, Fikile Mbalula called the letter "mischief", criticising Zuma for attempting to undermine party unity and emphasising that the ANC followed its constitution in expelling him.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

MK Party suspends three KZN Legislature members over constitutional violations

The MKP suspends three members after accusations of financial misconduct and violation of internal party rules, with disciplinary hearings under way.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

‘Leave me alone,’ says Malema on deputy president position amid Shivambu’s MKP exit

EFF president Julius Malema, has refused to explain the qualities of the person who should fill in the deputy president position amid Floyd Shivambu’s exit to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) party, saying that it will lead to accusations of favouring other people.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Julius Malema tells delegates: 'The EFF is under genuine threat'

‘For the first time, he believes his party is ‘under a genuine threat of disruption that could jeopardise its fight for freedom for generations to come,’ Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema tells delegates at elective conference.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘EFF will never associate with people who stole government money,’ Julius Malema clarifies Nkandla Tea Party

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema, has set the record straight on his February 2021 visit to Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead, saying that it was to prevent violence and protect people, not to support Zuma on corrupt practices.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

EFF’s Gauteng chair Nkululeko Dunga calls members exit a 'selfish ambition'

EFF’s Gauteng provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga, has described the departure of key members - including former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, to join uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) party as “selfish ambition over the collective liberation. ”

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|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