Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe. Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe has reaffirmed his commitment to the party. Mabe has had to step aside from the ANC’s National Executive Committee after being charged with corruption last year. He was addressing the media outside the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after his…
MTN8 Trophy. The 2025 MTN8 final between three-time defending champions, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC will be played at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on 13 September. Kick-off will be at 6 PM and Pirates have been drawn as the home team. The match is a repeat of last year’s final played at the Moses…
The newly appointed members of the NETC. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the appointment of the new members of the National Education and Training Council (NETC) marks the start of a new era for policymaking in basic education. Gwarube says it reflects a deliberate effort to bring together a wide spectrum of expertise in…
The late founder of IFP , Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Various dignitaries, local leaders, religious leaders and community members have arrived at the KwaPhindangene palace at Ulundi in Northern KwaZulu-Natal for the launch of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s resting place as a provincial heritage site. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli will officiate the proceedings. The declaration of a…
Naledi Pandor speaking at Getrude Shope Memorial Lecture. African National Congress (ANC) veteran and former cabinet minister Dr Naledi Pandor says it’s time her party scrutinises leaders of its structures before putting them in positions of power. Pandor was speaking at the memorial lecture of former ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope, who would’ve turned 100 years…
Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe is pictured during a media briefing. Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe and six others will be back in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on February 18, next year. Their case has been postponed to allow the defence time to examine the final charge sheet. Mabe,…
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The Defend Our Democracy Movement says given the seriousness of the allegations that the Madlanga Commission is set to investigate, there should be a greater sense of urgency and preparedness. The remarks follow today’s announcement that the commission, which was set to start on the first of next month, has been postponed…
A person raises a board with an anti-racism message. The Western Cape Department of Education says a learner who used a racial slur against another learner at York High School in George has been suspended. This is the second incident in the region in the past week. Last week, a Knysna High School learner was also disciplined…
An IEC banner seen at a voting station in South Africa. Gender and governance expert Dr Lithare Rabela says due to safety concerns, more women will fear participating as candidates in the forthcoming municipal elections. She was speaking at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) event, themed Women Championing Democracy – Paving the Way to 2026…
High Court in Johannesburg. The High Court in Johannesburg will on Wednesday hear an urgent application by businessman and philanthropist Collen Mashawana. Mashawana filed papers with the court seeking an interdict to stop news publication Daily Maverick and investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh from reporting further on his alleged involvement in the Independent Development Trust (IDT)…
