President Ramaphosa doesn’t govern alone anymore: Aucamp

Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Andrew Whitfield. Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson Willie Aucamp says it’s high time that President Cyril Ramaphosa realised that he does not govern alone anymore. His remarks followed what the DA calls the unjust firing of its member, Andrew Whitfield, as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. Aucamp says…

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ANC will defend itself in court against Zuma: Mokonyane

Nomvula Mokonyane, addressing members of the media in Kliptown, Soweto. African National Congress (ANC)’s first Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says that the organisation will defend itself in court against former president Jacob Zuma. Mokonyane’s comments follow the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP) pronouncement today that former president Zuma has launched an application with the high court…

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ANC commemorates 70th anniversary of Freedom Charter

ANC Gauteng coordinator, Hope Papo at the Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto. African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng coordinator, Hope Papo, says that the party’s effort to achieve all ideals set in the Freedom Charter is ongoing. Papo was speaking at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto, today, where the ANC marked the 70th…

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Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield axed

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Andrew Whitfield addresses the Annual General Meeting and 20-year Anniversary of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster at UVU Africa in Cape Town on June 10, 2025. Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield has been fired from the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet. This is confirmed…

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SA to host G20 Sherpa meeting without US

Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo and Adv. Nokukhanya Jele address the media on the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on February 19, 2025. South Africa will today host the third G20 Sherpa meeting in Sun City in the North West. It is expected to bring to the fore a myriad of challenges…

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Joburg council to debate no confidence motion against Mayor

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addresses crowds at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown during the official launch of the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign on 06 June 2025. The City of Johannesburg Council is today expected to debate three motions of no confidence, including one against Mayor Dada Morero, brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA)….

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It was all politics and electioneering: Morero

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero maintains he always knew he would retain the mayoral chain despite a motion of no confidence against him. The DA tabled the motion against Morero, arguing that he had failed in his duties resulting in the City deteriorating. The opposition party also raised concerns with the…

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