MKP says Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resignation voluntary
MKP says Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resignation voluntary
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Fifth suspect arrested in connection with involvement in Russia war
Five suspects have been arrested on charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. The Hawks have arrested another suspect related to an investigation into how several South Africans were facilitated into involvement in the Russia/Ukraine war. The suspect is facing charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. Four others were charged on Saturday…
MKP asks Parliament to ensure safety of Ad Hoc Committee members
Inside the National Assembly The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) expressed their concern over the safety of members serving on the Ad Hoc Committee after MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night. [AD-HOC COMMITTEE]: Hon. Thulani Shongwe came in with the second round of questions for #VusimuziMatlala, at the #AdHocCommittee this…
Soweto Marathon stakeholders vow to secure future of iconic race
SowetoMarathon2025 The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of the Executive Mayor, Dada Morero, conducted a constructive engagement with African Bank, the primary sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, and the Soweto Marathon Trust. This meeting extended into the early hours of this morning as all parties involved endeavoured to resolve the current impasse over the…
G20 members pressed to ensure conducive tariffs for small farmers
[File photo:] Farm workers tending to crops. The biggest obstacles for farmers, who try to sustain food security, are climate change, arid soil conditions, scarcity of water and a general lack of resources. According to the African Farmers’ Association of South Africa’s (AFASA) Mangaung Chairperson Mike Makwa, these conditions limit the farm from producing at…
Small-scale farmers suffer losses from heavy rains, hail
Some small-scale farmers say they have suffered significant losses from the heavy rains and hail that have hit parts of the country. Among them is North West farmer – Jeff Nong. He farms grapes in Ventersdorp for the distilling of alcoholic beverages. He says his grapevines suffered significant damage, and he already expects to harvest…
EFF demands arrest of Batohi over Phala Phala case
EFF member puts up Phala Phala judgment march poster The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the arrest of the head of the National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, accusing her of defeating the ends of justice following the decision not to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa or anyone in relation to…
Lesotho, Kenya runners claim Soweto Marathon’s 30th edition titles
African Bank Soweto Marathon 2025 Foreign runners continue to dominate the Soweto Marathon. Lesotho’s Khoarahlane Seutloali, running in the colours of HollywoodBets, won the 30th edition of the race in cool and wet conditions this morning. Last year’s runner-up was part of a three-man group who took the lead with just more than five kilometres…
One-year AGOA renewal gains bipartisan support in White House: DTIC
Kenyan workers prepare clothes for export. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says there is bipartisan support in the White House for the renewal of the Africa Growth Opportunity Act commonly known as AGOA for one year. AGOA expired on the last day of September this year. The department was briefing the oversight committee…
National Day of Prayer under way at FNB Stadium
Members of various churches gather for the National Day of Prayer at the FNB Stadium. The National Day of Prayer is currently underway at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Hundreds of South Africans have gathered for the 5th instalment of the mass prayer gathering that started in 2017. The event is hosted by the Motsepe…