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Bruised but Unbroken: ANC vows to serve KZN people despite MK, IFP by-election blows

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it won’t hold any grudges against the people of the province after losing three out of five recent by-elections and will continue working to serve the community.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

No Sacred Cows: MK Party targets 'lavish lifestyle' of South African judges

uMkhonto weSizwe Party demands full asset disclosures, regular lifestyle audits, and questions judicial immunity from public scrutiny.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Jeff Radebe: ANC always suspected apartheid regime assassinated Luthuli and Mxenge

ANC KwaZulu-Natal convenor Jeff Radebe reveals the party has always suspected apartheid-era assassinations in the deaths of anti-apartheid icons Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

PICS: Jacob Zuma celebrates 83rd birthday with MaKhumalo, MaNgema and MK Party supporters

The former president turned 83 on Saturday and was surrounded by his wives MaKhumalo, MaNgema among others.

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Xolile Mtembu|Published

DA contests legality of Budget due to unfair VAT increase

The Democratic Alliance has filed a legal challenge against the upcoming VAT increase, arguing it will unfairly burden South Africans already struggling with high living costs.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

DA challenges legality of Budget 2025 in court, citing unfair VAT hike

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking a stand against the planned VAT increase set for May 1, filing papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge its legality. This move follows the recent approval of the 2025 fiscal framework, which the DA argues will unfairly burden South Africans already facing financial difficulties.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

MK Party calls for extension of spaza shop registration deadline due to communication gaps

The MKP calls for an extension on spaza shop registration, arguing that many South African shop owners remain unaware.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

MK Party's Bonginkosi Khanyile breaks his silence from a jail cell: 'I am strong'

Bonginkosi Khanyile claims to have fought against Jacob Zuma's unjust treatment in the July 2021 unrest.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa's load shedding crisis: Political outrage over Stage 6

Political parties in South Africa express outrage over the rapid escalation of load shedding from Stage 3 to Stage 6, calling for urgent reforms in the electricity supply sector.

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Xolile Mtembu|Published

‘Apology to Zuma, but not to Shivambu’: Netizens slam Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s 'half-baked' apology

The MK Party’s Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s apology to Floyd Shivambu has sparked debate on social media with users wondering why her rants are still up.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Watch VideoSONA LIVE Debate | AfriForum, SANDF, US-SA relations top agenda as MPs sit to question Ramaphosa's address

Many political parties have asked Ramaphosa to act quickly against AfriForum, which is being accused of treason, even though some may voice support for the president and his speech.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Jacob Zuma threatens Duduzile with expulsion from MK after expletive-laden attack on Floyd Shivambu

In a statement issued after midnight, Zuma warned Duduzile that if she fails to comply with the directive then this will result in immediate consequences, including the summary termination of her membership. This included recalling all her party responsibilities.

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Xolile Mtembu|Published

'This is politics, it’s a contest': MK Party supporters rally as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces July unrest charges

Hundreds of MK Party supporters, dressed in party colours, have descended on the Durban Magistrate's Court where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism incitement charges linked to the deadly July 2021 unrest.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

'Congratulations my boy!': Proud moment for Malema as eldest son Ratanang earns bachelor’s degree pass in 2024 matric results

Mushavi Ratanang Malema, the son of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema, has made his father proud for passing his matric with outstanding marks that earned him a bachelor’s degree pass.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

2024, the year that EFF bled green

EFF leader Julius Malema labelled Jacob Zuma a corrupt leader and said he will never work with him. This is because the former statesman wanted the EFF and other parties to close their organisation and unite under the MKP.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Julius Malema says 'Danko' to EFF supporters, but his grammar sparks mockery on social media, users asking ‘You won? What?’

Although EFF’s president Julius Malema expressed his gratitude to the members of the red overalls for their continued support throughout the year despite the challenges, his grammatical errors has sparked criticism from social media users.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘We are a party of the people and we know that we give hope to the people,’ says MK Party's Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The Nhlamulo Ndhlela, in a powerful speech, reflected on the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the party’s journey, reaffirming its commitment to restoring hope, reclaiming the country’s resources, and empowering the people of South Africa.

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Thobeka Mthembu|Published

MK Party celebrates first anniversary: No sign of EFF but ATM members came out in their numbers to support

MK Party celebrates its first anniversary at Moses Mabhida Stadium, witnessing strong attendance from the ATM while the EFF's absence raises questions about unity within the progressive caucus.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

A year of MK Party: Sea of green, gold, and black fill up Moses Mabhida Stadium for first anniversary

Jubilant sounds reverberate throughout the Moses Mabhida Stadium, as supporters old and young alike reaffirm their commitment to the party’s mission.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

Thabazimbi municipality’s new Mayor, Tumisang Pilane, promises improved service delivery

Tumisang Pinane of the African National Congress in Limpopo, promises to address service delivery issues at the troubled Thabazimbi local municipality after being elected as a mayor.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

EFF leadership elections: Godrich Gardee set to replace Floyd Shivambu, according to sources

Godrich Gardee is hinted to fill up Floyd Shivambu’s deputy position following his (Shivambu) defection to uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party beating Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to it, sources reveal.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘Leave me alone,’ says Malema on deputy president position amid Shivambu’s MKP exit

EFF president Julius Malema, has refused to explain the qualities of the person who should fill in the deputy president position amid Floyd Shivambu’s exit to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) party, saying that it will lead to accusations of favouring other people.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘I have no personal knowledge of tragic incident’: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation boss to be quizzed over death of his comrades

Balton’s comrades, Yusuf Akhalwaya and Prakash Napier died tragically in Joburg, in December 1989, when a limpet mine bomb, carried by Prakash, exploded prematurely.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

We have a duty to support new Government

For Ramaphosa and the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet he appointed on Sunday night, this journey into the unknown is a call to action for the benefit of all South Africans, irrespective of the political colours they wear.

Cape Times Opinion
Kennedy Mudzuli|Published

MK Party Youth League slams GNU alliance between ANC and DA as ‘political greed’

The MK Party Youth League condemns the ANC and Democratic Alliance coalition as a betrayal of democratic values and a revival of apartheid-era ideologies, urging South African youth to resist.

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Wendy Dondolo|Published