GDP figures in line with expectations: Economist

South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. Independent Economist Elize Kruger says the latest economic growth figure is in line with analysts’ expectations. Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the economy expanded by 0.5% in the third quarter of…

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ANC NGC will not be about the removal of Ramaphosa : Mbalula

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says their National General Council (NGC) will not be about the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa, but strictly about the review of the implementation of its resolutions since its last conference. He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of their one-day Special…

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Shivambu adamant his party is stable amid top resignations

Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu is seen addressing delegates during a consultation process on 25 August 2025. President of Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu is adamant that there’s no crisis in the party. This is despite some members resigning. First Deputy President Robert Nwendo and two Deputy Secretaries resigned from the party…

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Mashazi to return to Madlanga Commission followed by Mchunu

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi expected to return to the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday morning. Dr Mashazi has been grilled over allegations that she protected now-suspended Deputy Police Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi from any disciplinary action. An IPID report that recommended that Brigadier Mkhwanazi must be charged and disciplined…

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Mashazi reveals new, unreported assault allegation against Mapiyeye

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has dropped fresh allegations of serious misconduct against Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief Isaac Mapiyeye, claims that were never captured in official reports. Mashazi told the Commission that one woman alleged she was assaulted by Mapiyeye, a case reportedly taken up by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate…

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