Afrika Mayibuye Movement Faces Leadership Turmoil as Key Figures Resign

Two key members of Africa Mayibue resigns. By Mathipa Phishego The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has been rocked by a wave of resignations, signalling growing uncertainty within the organization’s ranks. On 25 November 2025, two senior members tendered their resignations, citing personal decisions and concerns about the movement’s direction. In a strongly worded letter, Lucky Tumelo…

Africa Mayibuye president

Ramaphosa Responds to Trump’s Remarks on G20 Participation

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…

Ramaphosa responds Trump's G20 tweet

Parliament Moves Justice System Inquiry to Prison for Key Witness Safety

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,…

Activists Push for Urgent Action as GBVF Declared a National Disaster

A 15-minute silent lay-down honours victims of gender-based violence and calls for urgent action image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Activists are urging the South African government to address the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), which was declared a national disaster last week. An important conference on Friday will define how civil society…

Matlala to Testify Behind Bars as Parliament Probes Justice System Corruption

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…

Matlala at court

CNN Visits Closed Transgender Clinic in Johannesburg After USAID Funding Cut

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…

South Africa Tightens Security Ahead of First-Ever G20 Summit on African Soil

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…