The Phala Phala controversy threatens democratic processes
Since the release of the Section 89 independent panel report, critics have highlighted several issues whereby President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
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Army deployed to Eskom power plants
The army has been deployed to several of Eskom’s power stations in a bid to crackdown on threats of sabotage…
ANC renewal queried at 55th elective conference
The renewal coalition set up following the 2017 African National Congress (ANC) elective conference must be interrogated to determine if…
Reconciliation Day: the Rainbow Nation is an illusion
As the country marks the Day of Reconciliation, anti-apartheid activist and chairperson of the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice,…
IPPs are hollowing out Eskom – Vavi
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has praised outgoing Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter for making key differences at the utility…
Eskom CEO reportedly jumps ship
It’s expected that newly appointed Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, will step in as CEO following the reported resignation of…
W.C Judge President John Hlophe suspended
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has been suspended with immediate effect. The Presidency issued a statement announcing Hlophe’s suspension…
ANC accused of using its majority in Parliament to protect Ramaphosa
The ANC is attempting to use its majority in Parliament to crush any form of accountability. Leader of the DA…
Uganda creates power utility to reduce tariffs
Uganda is abandoning Eskom. It has announced that it will not renew the South African company’s license to run two…
MPs to vote openly on Ramaphosa impeachment process
There will be no secret ballot on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face an impeachment process or not. Lawmakers are…
High rates of GBV, yet shelters face closure
Police officers are prioritising gender-based violence and femicide cases over the holiday season. The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola,…
Abirah Dekhta’s kidnappers face more charges, including child pornography
The seven suspects arrested for the kidnapping of Abirah Dekhta face more charges, including child pornography. They were also charged…
‘SA suffering from selective morality’
The divisions in South Africa have lead to a trend of selective morality. This observation from political analyst, Professor Steven…
“National Assembly won’t accept hearsay Phala Phala report”
Parliament cannot base its decisions on rumours and hearsay evidence. This is the assertion of ANC national executive committee (NEC)…
Grassy Park cop gunned down
The person believed to be behind the killing of a 26-year-old policeman in Grassy Park has been arrested. The local…
President Ramaphosa will stay – ANC NEC Member Mathole Motshekga
The Ramaphosa faction in the ANC says the President is going nowhere. NEC member and MP, Dr Mathole Motshekga says…
Section 89 panel questions how $580-thousand entered SA undetected
The Section 89 independent panel into the Phala Phala saga has questioned how such a large amount of foreign currency…
Phala Phala: What now, Mr President?
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation this evening, on the Phala Phala saga. His spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya…
Life for Delft cop killer
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the July 2019 killing of a police officer in Delft.…
Phala Phala report: what will the ANC do?
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress (ANC) are in a tight spot following the findings of prima facie…