SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi addresses workers during a General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) meeting. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has slammed the National Dialogue that kicks off this Friday at the Matthews Hall at Unisa in Pretoria. SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has branded the dialogue as a…
EFF provincial leader, Shadrack Tlhaole The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Northern Cape says strong action should be taken against those involved in alleged racism at the Duineveld High School, Upington. On Monday, the provincial Education Department said it was investigating an incident being dubbed “blackface” allegedly involving a teacher at the school. A…
Polokwane Executive Mayor, John Mpe is being accused of receiving kick-backs amounting to millions of rands. The Limpopo African National Congress’ (ANC), Peter Mokaba region has accused the organizers of a protest of being disgruntled after losing the ANC regional conference. The march was intended to demand the resignation of Polokwane Executive Mayor, John Mpe,…
Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela addresses the media regarding the current state of the Post-School Education and Training sector. LIVE STREAM:
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it supports the African National Congress (ANC)’s proposal to expand the 10-party coalition in the government of national unity (GNU). UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the move would help stabilise the GNU and prevent it from being influenced by parties threatening to leave when disagreements…
NUM North East Region marches against retrenchments on in Rustenburg, North West on May 25, 2025. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it will support any organisation that prioritises its mission to protect workers’ rights over political loyalty. The union has dismissed claims that it has abandoned the ANC ahead of the 2026 municipal…
File image | The GNU cabinet. The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) has described the African National Congress’ (ANC) plans to expand the Government of National Unity (GNU) as an attempt to cling to power. The ANC’s move to add more parties comes amid its rising tensions with the Democratic Alliance (DA), its largest GNU…
DA Leader John Steenhuisen. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has rejected the suggestion that more parties must be added into the Government of National Unity (GNU), stating that it would only further complicate things within the coalition. Steenhuisen was speaking at a press briefing today, where he revealed the DA’s plans to grow the…
Unisa building The Presidency says preparations for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process comply with the Public Finance Management Act. The University of South Africa (UNISA) will host the first National Convention at no cost, providing venues, catering and other services. In a statement, the Presidency says funding comes from existing NEDLAC…
New interim leader for the Congress of the People, Teboho Loate The Congress of the People’s (COPE) National Committee has appointed Teboho Loate as interim leader until the December 2025 elective congress. Founding leader, Mosiuoa Lekota is stepping back due to health reasons. Speaking at a media briefing in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, the party reaffirmed its…
