Public spats between EFF and MK weakening opposition: Analyst

EFF leader Julius Malema 2 minutes Some observers say the continuing public spats between the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has the potential to weaken the Progressive Caucus in the Parliament. This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s recent outburst against MK Party leader Jacob Zuma. Relations soured after several members…

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Severe thunderstorms warning issued for Joburg

2 minutes The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management has urged residents to use caution on the roads on Monday. This comes after the South African Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for most parts of the city. Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says, “Motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving, to extend a…

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Kubayi urges use of modern technology to fight corruption

Document showing corruption. 1 minute Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says methods to prevent and combat corruption must be incorporated with modern technology. She says this is in light of increasing cybercrimes across the globe. Kubayi was delivering a keynote address in Cape Town, at a four-day 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads…

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Most political parties reject Godongwana’s budget over 0.5% VAT hike

Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers Budget Speech. 4 minutes The majority of political parties in Parliament have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025/2026 budget, mainly opposing the 0.5% VAT increase over two years. Godongwana has tabled a budget that proposes a hefty tax increase on alcoholic beverages and tobacco-related products. He’s also announced a one percentage…

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ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope dies

ANC Stalwart, Gertrude Shope. 1 minute ANC stalwart and struggle veteran Getrude Shope has died at the age of 99 at her home in Gauteng. Ma-Shope, as she was affectionately known, was born in Johannesburg but grew up in Zimbabwe. She was trained as a teacher, and later taught in Natal and Soweto. She joined the ANC at the age of 29…

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