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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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. ”
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.