Patriotic Alliance Leader and Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie, under-fire as citizens calls for his removal from ministerial position By Mathipa Phishego Calls are intensifying for the removal of Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, following the resurfacing of social media posts allegedly containing racist remarks directed at black people….
Minister of Correctional Services and Freedom Front Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald on a community outreach image: VF plus on X by Mathipa Phishego The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), a coalition member, has strongly opposed the African National Congress’s (ANC) attempt to enlarge the newly established Government of National Unity (GNU), posing the first significant…
An amount alleged to be a bribe to an investigative journalist image: Daily Maverick by Mathipa Phishego The Activists and Citizens Forum has issued a strong call for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, to urgently arrest the CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), Tebogo Malaka, and the organisation’s…
KZN Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma and Limpopo COGHSTA, Basi kopo Makamu image: KZN Transport on X by Mathipa Phishego Today, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, delivered a powerful message in celebration of Women’s Day emphasizing empowerment, safety, and compassion. “We bring hope because we understand the pain and injustice women…
Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePixc by Lwandiso SimangaOrlando Pirates kicked off their MTN8 campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Polokwane City, securing a spot in the semi-finals. However, their path to retaining the title has taken a challenging turn they now face reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the next round. Despite being defending MTN8 champions, Pirates…
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson at the G20 summit 2025 image: Dean Macpherson on X by Mathipa Phishego Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, announced a forensic study on Tuesday that verified numerous irregularities in the Independent Development Trust’s (IDT) awarding of a R836-million oxygen plant tender. Pieter-Louis Myburgh, a…
Mathipa Phishego Image: Economic Freedom Fighters via XCaption: Eyewitness presenter, Tshidi Madia and the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema at the Polotricking podcast A firebrand politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has downplayed the significance of the emerging Mayibuye movement, calling it a “non-starter” during his appearance on July…
Themba Andrew Makamu 27 July 2025South Africa’s encounter with fresh U.S. tariffs has prompted a flurry of dire predictions, but the reality demands a steadier hand guided by facts rather than alarm. Any increase in duty structures presents genuine costs for affected firms and communities, especially those deeply integrated into U.S. supply chains. Yet portraying…
Mathipa Phishego In a decision stirring both political discussion and public scrutiny, the Polokwane Municipality Council has approved the appointment of Chihota K., a Zimbabwean national, as Executive Director of Water and Sanitation. The appointment was endorsed following recommendations from both the City Manager, Thuso Nemugumoni and Executive Mayor, Cllr. John Mpe, as per official…
Convenor of the Liberation Movements Summit 2025 and Secretary-General of the ANC Fikile Mbaluladelivered a report on the state of Liberation Movements and key challenges on Sunday in KemptonPark. The Summit, being the first of its kind, held its third and final day on Sunday brought together theANC, FRELIMO, SWAPO, MPLA, CCM, ZANU PF and…
