IFP ready to kick off its 50th anniversary celebrations

FILE PHOTO: President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Velenkosini Hlabisa delivers his speech to supporters at the Election Manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, March 10, 2024. 2 minutes The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is marking its 50th anniversary this weekend. Founded by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on 21 March 1975, it was…

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Mofokeng scores two goals to keep Bafana’s World Cup hopes alive

Bafana Bafana striker, Relebohile Mofokeng alongside former Bafana star, Doctor Khumalo, following the against Lesotho. 1 minute Bafana Bafana strengthened their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 victory over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday night. Goals from Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams secured the win, keeping South…

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Public Protector Office still without a deputy a year on

[File photo] Public Protector Office 3 minutes The Office of the Public Protector has been without a deputy for over a year. This position has been vacant since the then-deputy PP, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka was appointed to the top job in November 2023. The initial process of finding a suitable candidate to recommend for appointment…

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‘We tried engaging Washington on issues affecting SA’

Placards in support for the former Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool. 2 minutes Expelled US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool says he attempted to engage Washington on issues affecting South Africa but was met with resistance. Rasool and his wife, Rashieda, arrived in Cape Town to a hero’s welcome at Cape Town International Airport, where supporters…

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Whistleblower Protection Bill aims to close legal gaps

A man with a mask holding a whistleblower board. 1 minute The Whistleblower Protection Bill seeks to address gaps in existing legislation, according to Sentebale Makara, Director for Dispute Resolution at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The recent burial of crime activist and whistleblower Pamela Mabini has renewed calls for stronger protections for individuals who report corruption…

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Rasool’s welcome will not strain US-SA relations: COSATU

2 minutes Western Cape COSATU secretary Malvern de Bruyn says the welcoming of expelled South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, will not escalate diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The ANC and its alliance partners have gathered at Cape Town International Airport ahead of Rasool’s arrival. He was expelled by the US government…

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IFP youth expect job creation plans at 50th anniversary

2 minutes Young Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters attending the party’s 50th anniversary celebrations say they want to hear plans to address youth unemployment in South Africa. The supporters believe the IFP’s role in the government of national unity should be used to create more job opportunities. Philani Nyandeni, from Johannesburg’s Ward 123, says attending…

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