South Africa responds to U.S president’s G20 tweet. (The Presidency) By Mathipa Phishego President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep regret over recent comments made by former United States President Donald Trump, regarding South Africa’s role in the G20 and its participation in future summits. In a strongly worded statement, the Presidency reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment…
Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre becomes the new venue for high-risk justice inquiry image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The proceedings of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Criminal Networks in South Africa’s Justice System have been shifted to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Tshwane. The hearings will take place from November 25 to 29,…
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to testify at SAPS Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. Mathipa Phishego Alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to take the stand today before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating claims of corruption and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. In an unprecedented move, the hearings have been relocated…
President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the G20 Summit in South Africa. (G20 South Africa) Mathipa Phishego (Inside Out News) The G20 Summit officially opened to run from November 22 to 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Marking the first time Africa has hosted the gathering of the world’s most influential economies. The landmark moment is being hailed…
The opening of the transgender clinic. (Wits RHI) Mathipa Phishego The CNN publication visited the transgender-health clinic in South Africa. However, the clinic have been forced to shut down from January 2025. Its specialised services were quickly shut, because the United States abruptly terminated funding through USAID. The clinic had left nearly 2,000 patients without…
U.S changed its subject to boycott the G20 Summit. Mathipa Phishego Ahead of the South Africa’s G20 Summit happening on November 22-23 in Johannesburg. Signs of a shift from the United States (U.S) have emerged but significant caveats remain. Sources speaking with national broadcaster SABC News, report that U.S has indicated it will attend the…
South African authorities roll out strict security measures as the country prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou South African authorities have confirmed their full readiness for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, warning that anyone attempting to violate security measures will face the “full might of…
Authorities detain more than 600 undocumented foreign nationals during a coordinated raid in Mayfair. image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou In a joint operation by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Department of Home Affairs in Mayfair, Johannesburg, over 600 undocumented foreign nationals were detained, including 217…
Malusi Gigaba, the former Public Enterprises Minister, is expected to step down from the African National Congress (ANC) after being charged with corruption in connection with the disputed R54 billion Transnet locomotive procurement project. Gigaba appeared briefly in Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, when he was confirmed as the fifth accused in the high-profile…
NUMSA members gather in Bloemfontein to demand urgent action on rising GBV cases.image: internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s largest metalworkers union, NUMSA, will participate in the National Shutdown on Friday, November 21, in Bloemfontein, to protest the country’s escalating incidence of gender-based violence, femicide, and child attacks. The union will lead a march to…
