Social media users are accusing ANC cadres of steeping to new lows in their quest to canvas votes ahead of the general election next month. In one particular viral video, an election committee is seen going as far as to help an elderly woman wash her clothes! ANC MEMBERS CRITICISED FOR WASHING GOGO’S CLOTHES In … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa touted South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership on Saturday as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy a month before its most consequential election in decades. South Africans head to the polls on May 29, three decades after the first democratic election in 1994 ended white-rule, bringing Nelson Mandela and the … Read more
Leon Schuster is one of South Africa’s best known comedians. He’s famous for blockbusters like the Mr Bones Trilogy, Mad Buddies, and Panic Mechanic. He’s practically part of South African history, and hired African actors and crew at a dangerous time for the local industry. Once upon a time, he snuck in a joke directed … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally removed former judge president of the Western Cape, John Hlophe, from the bench. This comes after Hlophe and retired judge Nkola Motata were impeached by MPs in the National Assembly on 21 February 2024, becoming the first judges in democratic South Africa to be removed from office. Hlophe was removed after … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the ANC’s vision for the next five years during Saturday’s manifesto launch, highlighting the party’s focus on addressing the financial burdens experienced by South Africans. At the event, President Ramaphosa outlined the party’s commitment to tackling the cost of living. He also addressed the challenges faced by workers, the unemployed, and … Read more
The Democratic Alliance(DA), has accused Police Minister Bheki Cele, of failing South Africans and claims he is unfit for office following the release of the latest police crime stats. Cele released the third quarter crime statistics which recorded reported crimes between October and December 2023. DA REACTS TO CRIME STATS ALSO READ: CRIME STATS: Cape … Read more
Watch the full version of the “SONA 2024: Billions set aside to tackle GBV” article – in a minute. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE: SONA 2024: Billions set aside to tackle GBV President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed government’s plans to tackle gender based violence (GBV). These include the empowerment of women. Ramaphosa made the … Read more
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South African politicians were trying to mobilise their supporters on Saturday, the last chance for citizens to register to vote before an imminent announcement of general elections. FOR THE LATEST 2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Thirty years after democracy replaced apartheid rule, this year’s election will be seen by many as … Read more
Dricus du Plessis has shot down any future plans of running for president in South Africa. And according to the UFC world champion, it has everything to do with a “screwed up” system. On Sunday morning, the Pretoria boy made history when he became the first African to win the middleweight title. The fight – … Read more
