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MK Party dismisses white genocide claims as US refugee debate heats up

The MK Party refutes claims that white genocide was happening in South Africa, and a picture taken previously of party president Jacob Zuma confirmed that whites and blacks mingled freely in the country.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Minister Ntshavheni challenges AfriForum's genocide claims

Minister Lhumbudzo Ntshavheni challenges AfriForum's claims of genocide against white minorities in South Africa, asserting the government's commitment to national security and factual discourse.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Cyril Ramaphosa's pivotal meeting with Donald Trump: A chance to reset US-SA relations

The Presidency confirmed that Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with US President Donald Trump next week.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Afrikaner ‘refugees’ are opportunists: Women on Farms Project says farm workers are the victims in South Africa

As 49 Afrikaners relocate to the US under Trump's offer, the Women on Farms Project condemns them as opportunists, arguing that the real victims are the neglected farm workers in South Africa.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

AfriForum defends caretaker accused of rape at Bergview College

AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit has stepped in to defend a Bergview College caretaker accused of raping a seven-year-old girl.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Minister Ntshavheni's comments on misinformation spark AfriForum backlash

AfriForum has responded strongly to Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's recent statements regarding the government's efforts to combat misinformation, raising concerns over democratic freedoms and the potential stifling of dissent. "

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

'Your actions makes Afrikaners feel excluded': AfriForum hits back at Ramaphosa over coward remarks

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked controversy after criticising a group of white South Africans who relocated to the US as cowards, drawing sharp condemnation from lobby group AfriForum.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

'I am staying': AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel says Afrikaners cannot survive in US as a cultural community

AfriForum's Kallie Kriel insists there are genuine concerns of Afrikaners opting for refuge in the US, while asserting the importance of staying in South Africa for cultural survival.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Solidarity Movement: 'By far, majority of Afrikaners will remain in South Africa'

The Solidarity Movement expressed sadness over the departure of nearly 50 Afrikaners who relocated to the United States, following a controversial offer from President Trump.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

First wave of Afrikaner refugees departs for the US, AfriForum blames the GNU

The GNU has defended itself against the false information that AfriForum and Solidarity have provided to Trump’s administration.

Weekend Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘Exodus of Fear’: First Wave of Afrikaner Refugees Departs for US, AfriForum says GNU is to blame

The GNU has defended itself against the false information that AfriForum and Solidarity have provided to Trump’s administration.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema condemns UK visa denial as an ‘act of cowardice’

Julius Malema criticises the UK for denying him a visa, calling it an attempt to suppress free speech and accusing Elon Musk and Donald Trump of trying to criminalise his political views.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Remember the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant? AfriForum hails UK visa ban on Malema, calls for worldwide action

AfriForum applauds the UK’s decision to deny Julius Malema a visa, urging the international community to impose sanctions due to his controversial remarks. Malema claims the denial is an attack on his political views.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC Meeting with Afrikaner Leadership Network brings 'discontent' in its ranks

Leadership Network, which includes the Solidarity Movement, Solidarity, and AfriForum have met with the ANC and the PAC to smoke a peace pipe.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

AfriForum seeks to improve relations with the ANC amid US tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa mentioned last month that he will meet with Trump “soon” to resolve bilateral differences over the status of the country.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Outcry over City of Tshwane's proposed cleansing levy

AfriForum has condemned the City of Tshwane's proposed cleansing levy, labelling it unlawful and a burden on residents, while calling for better resource management instead.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Julius Malema meets Cwecwe's parents, pledges justice for their daughter

Julius Malema offers unwavering support to the parents of Cwecwe, a seven-year-old girl whose alleged rape has sparked outrage.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Police minister Senzo Mchunu issues apology to Bergview College principal over Cwecwe rape case

Senzo Mchunu acknowledges his mistake in identifying Jaco Pieterse as a suspect in the Cwecwe rape case and expresses willingness to apologise personally.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

'No Genocide, No Land Grabs': Steenhuisen backs Ramaphosa ahead of Trump talks

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced imminent talks with Trump to address critical US-South Africa relations.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

AfriForum mocks police Minister with water pistols donation

AfriForum argues that the proposed amendments to regulations that would disarm the private security sector will paralyse the industry and jeopardise thousands of jobs, and leave millions of the country's residents without reliable protection.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Mpumalanga Education Department defends R2 million paid for laptops, says MEC is not involved

The 22 laptops worth over R2 million were purchased to reset user passwords via Active Directory Manager, assist users with email connectivity issues and rebuild user accounts, according to the Mpumalanga Department of Education. .

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

AfriForum and Solidarity attack Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as US envoy

Solidarity and AfriForum voice strong opposition to Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US, questioning his ability to mend ties with the Trump administration.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

High Court rules Joburg's school property rates 'unconstitutional'

The Gauteng High Court has struck down Johannesburg's property rates policy that reclassified private schools as 'business entities', causing massive tax hikes. Judge Phaneul Mudau described the city's public consultation process as 'a sham' and ruled that the policy violated children's constitutional rights to education by failing to consider how increased school fees would affect access to education.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Should farm attacks be classified as a national crime? AfriForum's urgent appeal

AfriForum's urgent appeal to the National Police Commissioner underscores the rising violence of farm attacks, advocating for their classification as a national priority crime to ensure specialised investigative resources are allocated.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Justice for Cwecwe | AfriForum demands apology from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over Bergview College principal case

AfriForum has accused National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of remaining silent while Bergview College principal was accused of raping a pupil, saying there would be grave legal consequences.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published