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ANC supports Nkabane's withdrawal of controversial SETA board appointments
The ANC breaks its silence, backing Nkabane's decision to withdraw controversial SETA board appointments and reopen the nomination process.
Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry
Facing mounting criticism over politically connected appointments, Higher Education Minister Nqabane has withdrawn the entire slate of SETA board chairpersons, a list that included senior ANC figures and family members of top officials.
EFF slams ‘unconstitutional’ removal of its MP Sihle Lonzi over question on Gwede Mantashe’s son
The EFF has condemned the removal of MP Sihle Lonzi from a parliamentary meeting after he questioned the appointment of Gwede Mantashe's son to a SETA board.
Gwede Mantashe's son's appointment to SITA board sparks outrage and cries of nepotism
Nkabane approved the selections, but the DA and EFF criticised them, citing possible nepotism, cadre deployment, and the politicisation of important organisations in charge of skills development
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi removed from meeting over Gwede Mantashe’s son’s SETA appointment
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was forcibly removed from a parliamentary meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, igniting a political storm.
Leaked list reveals ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board
A leaked list reveals controversial appointments to SETA boards, sparking political backlash as prominent ANC figures are chosen. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau condemns the appointments as political patronage and calls for accountability.
ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board, according to leaked list
DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau criticises the latest SETA board appointments as blatant political patronage, raising alarms over the increasing politicisation of public institutions and demanding accountability from Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
ANC needs EFF to survive - Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema said the ANC will run to his party for support when a motion of no confidence is tabled against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mantashe's Freedom Day address: Rejecting the exploitation of apartheid history
In his Freedom Day address, Acting President Gwede Mantashe warns against the political exploitation of apartheid wounds, urging unity and caution against rekindling racial tensions.
Gwede Mantashe: 'If I were president, I would send black people to go build inside Orania'
During the 2025 Freedom Day celebrations in Ermelo, Minister Gwede Mantashe delivered a provocative keynote address, challenging South Africans to reflect on reconciliation and the ongoing issues of racism and segregation.
Calls mount to shut down petrol stations selling contaminated fuel in South Africa
Are petrol stations in South Africa jeopardising vehicle safety? Mikateko Mahlaule, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, demands immediate government action to shut down stations selling contaminated fuel, a growing concern affecting many motorists.
NUM considers supporting SACP in upcoming local elections amid waning ANC support
The National Union of Mineworkers is contemplating support for the South African Communist Party in the upcoming local government elections, citing waning support for the ANC and the need for better representation of workers' interests.
How NUM's backing of SACP signals a setback for the ANC
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has decided to throw its weight behind the South African Communist Party instead of the ANC, signaling growing discontent with the ruling party's Government of National Unity arrangement with the DA. Political analysts warn this shift could further erode the ANC's already diminishing electoral support ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Portfolio Committee criticised for silence on Stilfontein tragedy
The committee has been called on to immediately exercise its legislative oversight functions and convene an urgent public hearing to hold the department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources accountable for its alleged failures.
Questions over Mineral and Petroleum Resources committee’s silence on Stilfontein deaths
The organisations called on the portfolio committee to immediately exercise its legislative oversight functions.
Questions over Mineral and Petroleum Resources committee’s silence on Stilfontein deaths
The organisations called on the portfolio committee to immediately exercise its legislative oversight functions.
ANC veterans launch initiative to reintegrate former comrades, including Zuma
Veterans of the ANC’s Umkhonto weSizwe are spearheading a project to reintegrate former comrades, including Jacob Zuma, as they strive for unity and reconciliation within the party.
SA unshaken by Trump threats
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe threatened to withhold critical minerals from the United States in response to Donald Trump's criticism of South African policies and funding threats. Speaking at the African Mining Indaba, Mantashe asserted Africa's position as a global mineral powerhouse, emphasising the continent's right to leverage its resources for development.
Gwede Mantashe on Donald Trump: ‘If they don’t give us money, let us not give them minerals’
Gwede Mantashe dismisses Trump’s threats, asserting Africa's mineral wealth and calling for unity against financial coercion.
Mantashe threatens to withhold Critical Minerals if SA’s hand is forced by US
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe calls for Africa to assert its position as a global mineral powerhouse, announcing plans for a Critical Minerals List while challenging international pressure at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Gloves off as Trump and the government square off over land reform
Donald Trump and Elon Musk sparked outrage with tweets accusing the SA government of “confiscating” land and perpetuating racist ownership laws.
Gwede Mantashe highlights Africa's mineral wealth at Mining Indaba 2025
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has told delegates at the 31st edition of the Invest in African Mining Indaba that the country is to become an exploration site, as precious metals regain ground.
Elon Musk labels Expropriation Act as ‘openly racist ownership laws’
In a tweet on Monday morning, Musk asked, ‘Why do you have openly racist ownership laws?’
[COMMENT] ANC ‘renewal’ is a failed strategy
The ANC continues to prove why the so-called renewal of the organisation, championed by its President Cyril Ramaphosa, is a failed strategy.
South African mining industry records lowest number of fatalities in 2024
The mining industry recorded 42 fatalities this year, and no disaster-type accidents were reported in 2024 compared to one accident in 2023, where 13 mine employees lost their lives in a conveyance accident.