ANC insists low-budget 113th anniversary in Cape Town is ‘a strategic move’
The ANC’s 113th anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha are scaled back, but the party denies financial woes, calling it a strategic move.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to resign amid internal pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign on Monday amid internal pressure, with implications for South Africa-Canada relations.
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Jimmy Carter dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Jimmy Carter had been in hospice care since February 2023, following a series of health challenges, including metastatic cancer and brain surgery in prior years.
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What is happening in Mozambique? – Here are the latest updates
South Africa has expressed deep concern over the unrest in its neighbouring country.
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SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts
The border post’s operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border.
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GNU minister salaries for 2024/2025 revealed: Here’s what you must know
The GNU, established after the 2024 national elections, saw an increase in executive positions, with the Cabinet growing to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers.
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Presidency raises concern over McKinsey, Bain appointments
Whilst the Presidency or government has no control over the B20 processes, it does not endorse the appointment of McKinsey in this regard.
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Watch live: Jacob Zuma speech at the MK Party first anniversary rally [video]
The event, marking the party’s rise since its formation last year, has drawn thousands of supporters and political observers.
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EFF elects new Top Six leaders at National People’s Assembly
Julius Malema was re-elected as party president, solidifying his role at the helm of the organisation since its founding in 2013.
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Donald Trump named TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’ for the second time
Trump first received the title in 2016, following his election as the 45th president.
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No booze, weapons allowed at MK Party first anniversary rally
The MK Party prepares for its first anniversary rally in Durban on 15 December 2024. Highlights include Jacob Zuma’s address, logistical challenges, and unsold gala packages.
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South Korean defence minister attempts suicide amid Martial Law investigation
Kim Yong Hyun is being held in Seoul for his involvement in advising President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law during a political crisis last week.
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Janusz Walus deported to Poland: What happens next?
Janusz Walus’s deportation marks the end of a decades-long chapter tied to one of South Africa’s most politically charged murders.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed to January 2025
The sections Mapisa-Nqakula seeks include the investigation diary and correspondence between investigating officers.
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Public Protector investigates Gayton McKenzie for alleged misuse of public funds
The office further noted that it had informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of the investigation, with a commitment to expedite the process despite its complexity.
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What’s happening in South Korea? – President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
This announcement followed weeks of protests and heated disputes in parliament regarding the proposed 2024 budget.
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Thembi Simelane removal agenda takes a new turn
Insiders suggest factions within the ruling party may be leveraging the VBS scandal to oust Simelane from her post.
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US President Joe Biden explains why he pardoned his son, Hunter
He said his decision was informed by his belief in justice but also his conviction that political motives influenced the case against his son.
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AGOA at risk after Donald Trump lashes out at BRICS
The AGOA deal expires in 2025 under Trump’s administration.
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Deputy President Mashatile clarifies position of the GNU on BELA Act
The GNU clearing house mechanism recently formed a task team to address concerns raised by various parties regarding the BELA Act.
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2024 Namibia elections: Presidential candidates, how the outcome impacts South Africa
The stakes are high, as Namibia grapples with economic challenges despite its rich natural resources, including diamonds, uranium, and emerging oil and gas industries.
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister
The arrest warrants remain classified as “secret” to protect witnesses and safeguard investigations.
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Who is Jabu Mbalula? – Fikile’s brother gets top post in Free State
Jabu Mbalula, Fikile Mbalula’s brother, is acting Premier of Free State amid corruption claims against Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae.
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Elon Musk gets the job of his dreams in Trump administration
The plan set forth by DOGE is bold and focused, with Elon Musk tasked to conduct a complete “financial and performance audit of the entire federal government.”
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BMA to meet with Mozambican leadership on border post closure
This amid protests owing to political tensions in that country, which have culminated in reports of vehicles being burnt on the Mozambican side of the border.
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Extortion poses serious threat to State and citizens, says Mashatile
He announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has since initiated the signing of cooperative agreements with provincial and local governments, which include operational plans that will provide details on the integration of resources against crime.
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President Ramaphosa notes progress by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group
The PeWG operates across three spheres of government and includes representatives from the private sector and labour.
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Gayton McKenzie clears the air on Patriotic Alliance ‘mass exodus’
Gayton McKenzie addresses reports of a mass resignation of Patriotic Alliance MPs, explaining it as a strategic move for 2026.
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Dali Mpofu ditches EFF to join MK Party: Here’s how Julius Malema reacted
In an interview with the SABC, Mpofu explained that his departure was “nothing personal” and was driven by a desire to create “a vehicle for his people.”
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Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion
Mashatile will also zoom into government’s strategies to transform apartheid spatial planning by investing in critical industries such as manufacturing.