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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Donald Trump: ‘There is no white genocide, full stop’

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma challenges Donald Trump's controversial claims about white genocide in South Africa, asserting that such narratives are deliberate misinformation.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Mbalula announces key changes in ANC leadership structure

In a significant leadership reshuffle, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has appointed new heads for key committees, including Faith Muthambi as legal chair and Zuko Godlimpi as economic transformation chair, marking a strategic shift ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Buffalo bull that fought for freedom is still standing

Buffalos are said to never forget or forgive and supposedly remember their predators and hunters years, after being attacked.

Sunday Tribune Opinion
Aakash Bramdeo|Published

‘We now ask you to rise up’: open letter to Lindiwe Sisulu, Limpho Hani, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Makaziwe Mandela

Every young girl and women like me looks up to you, especially many of us who are guided by all your political footsteps and revolutionary morality, yet you are keeping quite when ignorant chauvinism is at its peak. Pick up the spear and lead us, writes Phapano Phasha.

Opinion Letters
Opinion|Published

Bheki Cele: ‘If this is the end for me, I will go home, grateful to have served the people of South Africa’

Minister of Police Bheki Cele said he has a home to go to, adding that at the start of anything, one would be mad not to think about the end.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Minster Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma outlines her department’s progress in addressing the scourge of GBVF

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gives a detailed outline of her department’s progress in addressing the scourge of GBVF in South Africa.

News Politics
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Who’s going to Parliament? A peek at the ANC’s nomination list

The ANC list of candidates to Parliament shows that some of the senior leaders of the party are not coming back to the national legislature.

News Politics
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

GBV under spotlight as outgoing minister encourages men to stand up

This impactful GBVF dialogue, which coincided with the International Women’s Day commemoration, was attended by more than 300 community members, including older persons, youth and stakeholders.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC deploys big names to KZN to counter MK

MK Party is a big threat to the ANC

The Star News
Sipho Jack|Published

Is the fight for ANC’s ‘soul’ entering last gear?

The similarity in colour scheme and symbols, with the only exception being the wheel, led to a humorous social media joke about the ANC being left with just the wheel of a VW Polo, in reference to its log without a spear.

Pretoria News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Minister to face music over lockdown documents

In February last year, before a contempt of court application against her could be finalised, Dlamini Zuma was replaced as minister by Nkadimeng.

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa come out tops for South Africa’s most influential government leaders on X

Decode Communications' 4th annual study, 'South African Government Leaders on X', offers a revealing glimpse into the digital footprints of South Africa’s top government leaders, with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading the way.

News Politics
Lee Rondganger|Published

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma leaves behind a rich legacy

The announcement of her imminent resignation from Parliament made on the eve of the ANC’s interview process to assess those who will be considered to go to Parliament after the 2024 general election shocked many people.

Saturday Star
IOL|Published

Medical student aims to give back to the community

Olwethu Ndlovu, former Velabahleke High School pupil, said she had always dreamt of becoming a doctor because she was driven by the desire to help people and change their lives.

Daily News News
Mbali Khanyile|Published

NDZ supporters say she will remain ANC NEC member until term ends

The minister wrote to her party, saying she will not be returning to Parliament after the 2024 general elections.

Mercury News
Kuben Chetty|Published

EXPLAINED: This is why King Misuzulu’s recognition process by Ramaphosa was declared unlawful, invalid and set aside

Judge Norman Davis’ decision to set aside President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu as the king of the Zulu nation has created some turbulence in royal corridors.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

UKZN medical student bags 2023 Health Excellence Rising Star Award

University of KwaZulu-Natal fifth-year medical student Mohamed Hoosen Suleman was announced the winner of the 2023 South African Health Excellence Rising Star Award by the Health Clinix Group together with the South African Clinician Scientists’ Society.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Child labour project: Children should be in schools, not working in the fields

A report from the last survey on the Activities of Child Labour in 2019 showed that KwaZulu-Natal had the highest prevalence of child labour in the country.

News Politics
Kailene Pillay|Published

Remembering those killed in KZN during apartheid years

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said it was crucial that all South Africans acknowledge the role that military veterans played in the Struggle for a democratic South Africa.

Mercury News
Kuben Chetty|Published

UPDATE: Prince Mbonisi lawyers first to take the stand in fight for Zulu throne case

The case was brought by Prince Simakade, the first-born son of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini who is arguing that he is the rightful heir to the throne and he was robbed of it through manipulation of royal systems to identify a king.

News Politics
Sihle Mavuso|Published

WATCH: Thabo Mbeki scorches ANC in Pahad memorial tribute, says no signs of renewal as promised

The ANC held a memorial service for activist and diplomat Aziz Pahad at the University of Johannesburg on Thursday.

News Politics
Kailene Pillay|Published

Dlamini-Zuma preaches unity at Seme’s birthday celebration

ANC stalwart Pixley ka Isaka Seme’s birthday celebration was delayed because people didn’t show up. The event was meant to start at 10am, but instead started around 2pm.

Daily News News
Vukani Langa|Published

‘Aziz Pahad was a mentor’: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma explains what she was taught and learned from the late activist

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has praised the late former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and anti-apartheid activist, Aziz Pahad, narrating how she learned quite a few valuable lessons from him.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa honours Aziz Pahad: A legacy of liberation and diplomacy

President Ramaphosa also highlighted the recent loss of many stalwart comrades and their significant roles in the struggle for liberation and the subsequent journey toward democracy.

News Politics
Kailene Pillay|Published

Struggle stalwarts Ronnie Kasrils and Welile Nhlapo pay tribute to their friend, Aziz Pahad

President Cyril Ramaphosa, former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe, international ambassadors and many other ANC struggle stalwarts have gathered at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg to bid farewell to Aziz Pahad.

News Politics
Kailene Pillay|Published