EFF leader Julius Malema addresses party members outside the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape on January 24, 2026. Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema says he is not afraid of going to prison and believes the courts are being used to settle political scores. Malema was addressing EFF members outside the…
Members of NUMSA and other civil society groups call for action after the US invaded Venezula during a protest at the US consulate in Sandton on 24 January 2026. The African National Congress (ANC) First Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane, has called on the American left to intervene after United States military action against Venezuela. Her…
EFF members in East London to show support to their leader Julius Malema. A private social worker has told the East London Regional Court that EFF leader Julius Malema is not a candidate for direct imprisonment. Malema is appearing in court for pre-sentencing proceedings, following his conviction for discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth…
EFF members in East London to show support to their leader Julius Malema. The pre-sentencing proceedings for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema have been moved to a bigger courtroom due to capacity challenges at the East London Regional Court. Judge Twanette Olivier is expected to preside over pre-sentencing proceedings on Friday. Scores of…
File Image: Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. Forensic private investigator Paul O’Sullivan says he will not testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security unless he is allowed to do so virtually. O’Sullivan says he left South Africa on pre-planned business trips to Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom and France, and insists…
EFF leader Julius Malema arriving in East London ahead ahead of the pre-sentencing hearing. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be back in the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on Friday for pre-sentencing proceedings. This follows his conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations in the…
[FILE] Late former South African president Nelson Mandela. The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed with costs the South African Heritage Resources Agency’s (SAHRA) bid to appeal the North Gauteng High Court judgment, that refused to grant SAHRA’s bid to block the sale of assets that are associated with the late former president Nelson Mandela,…
Graphic showing car keys, a glass and police lights. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport has backed the Transport Department’s demand to outlaw the use of alcohol by drivers before they get behind the wheel. Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced that her department would amend the National Road Traffic Act to prohibit any…
EFF President Julius Malema addressing party supporters following pre-sentencing proceedings in East London. The NPA says it will argue for a prison sentence to be imposed against EFF Leader, Julius Malema. The East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments against Malema. The case has been postponed to the 15th and 16th…
Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…
