Former suspended ANC Member of Parliament, Boy Mamabolo has opened his political party. image: Supplied by Mathipa Phishego Firebrand politician Boy Mamabolo’s political ambitions have encountered an early hurdle after the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) rejected the registration application for his newly launched party, the Action Alliance Movement (AAM). Mamabolo, a former ANC…
Former Hawks Boss, Godfrey Lebeya, and a Johannesburg businessman, Malcolm X, who was implicated to corruption. image: supplied by Mathipa Phishego In a dramatic twist that adds further intrigue to one of South Africa’s most controversial criminal investigations, prominent businessman and social commentator Malcolm X has publicly confirmed that he contacted former Hawks head, Dr….
by Lwandiso SimangaAs the new football season kicks off, Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepehas issued a heartfelt challenge to the club’s supporters: show up, show passion, andbe counted. Reflecting on the club’s strong showing at the FIFA Club World Cup, Motsepehighlighted the players’ and coaches’ ability to compete with the world’s best. However,he now urges…
John Mpe, Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor who is tied with allegations of tender corruption image: Internet by Mathipa Phishego Polokwane Mayor and ANC regional chair John Mpe has come under scrutiny following allegations of irregularities involving a R56 million municipal tender. The tender was reportedly awarded to a company linked to the Zimbabwean partner of…
The Deputy President of Patriotic Alliance, who was suspended for 30 days, has handed in a resignation as the MMC of Transport in Johannesburg, following controversy over having a relationship with thugs. image: Kenny Kunene on X by Mathipa Phishego Political turbulence has struck the Patriotic Alliance (PA) as Deputy President Kenny Kunene faces suspension…
Former South African Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022 when Zondo handed final reports from the State Capture Commission held by Zondo Commission image: Awake Mzansi on Facebook by Mathipa Phishego In a blistering critique that cuts to the heart of South Africa’s battle against corruption. Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo…
Image: Polokwane Municipality Facebook account Polokwane Mayor sparks uproar denies corruption admits to tender with Zim national Mathipa Phishego Under intensifying scrutiny and growing public criticism, Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Makoro John Mpe, held a media briefing on Thursday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium to address multi-million rand corruption allegations leveled against him…
Corruption, cronies & chaos a R227 Million tender scandal implodes under Mayor Mpe’s watch Mathipa Phishego The Polokwane Municipality is engulfed in a corruption firestorm, as damning revelations suggest brazen double-dealings and tender manipulation to the tune of R227 million all under the nose, if not the blessing, of Executive Mayor John Mpe. At the…
One of the United States of America House Foreign Affairs Committee who wants to re-assess U.S ties with South Africa image: Ronny Jackson on X by Mathipa Phishego In a sharp rebuke of South Africa’s recent foreign policy choices, the United States of America House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations…
The suspended Patriotic Alliance Deputy President and City of Johannesburg’s Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene. image: Kenny Kunene X account by Mathipa Phishego The political sphere has been rocked by controversy following the temporary removal of Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President and Johannesburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene, from multiple positions within the party and municipal structures….
