‘Mthethwa played crucial role in building SA’s democracy’

[FILE IMAGE]: Deputy Minister Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola delivering a forward-looking address at SALGA’s Provincial Members’ Assembly, September 2025. African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) member Dickson Masemola says the late Nathi Mthethwa played a pivotal role in building a democratic South Africa. The 58-year-old diplomat and long-serving cabinet minister fell to his death…

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Ambassador Mthethwa’s autopsy still underway in Paris

The late Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to France. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says there are still no final plans for the burial of Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to France. This comes as a postmortem is underway in Paris. Mthethwa reportedly fell to his death at a hotel in France…

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Alonso quickest in first Singapore practice, Verstappen third

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso during practice Fernando Alonso topped the times for Aston Martin ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday. Championship leader Oscar Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris managed only the fifth and sixth quickest times in…

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Mogotsi sent me a message, but I won’t respond: Mbalula

ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, speaking during an event. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says that he won’t respond to North-West businessman and alleged Senzo Mchunu associate, Brown Mogotsi after Mogotsi reached out to him. Mbalula was speaking at a media briefing at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, where the ANC is holding its…

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