From hospital bed to top matric achiever for Kuilsriver pupil

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Takunda Muchweni’'s story is testament to the strength of the human spirit. The wheelchair-bound pupil from Jan Kriel School in Kuilsriver has proven that with determination ...

Class of 2025 set bar high

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube released the official results indicating that the Class of 2025 stands as a reflection of both the progress made and the ...

Failure to fill stadiums adds to ANC's woes ahead of crucial municipal elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC's 114th anniversary celebration at Moruleng Stadium was marked by noticeably empty seats, raising questions about the party's claim to be the 'leader of ...

ANC, SACP put differences aside during Joe Slovo commemoration

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The alliance partners have been embroiled in a tense standoff after the SACP announced its plans to contest elections independent of the ANC.

Venezuelan ambassador hails SA's stance against US 'invasion'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Speaking at the SACP Joe Slovo Lecture in Soweto, Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Feo Acevedo commends South Africa for its bold stance against US military actions ...

Dismal electoral support, SACP tensions expected to dominate Cyril's ANC Jan 8 address

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

As the ANC prepares for the 2026 local elections after suffering significant losses, political commentators suggest this year's anniversary address will need to ...

SACP eyes ANC’s January 8 bash despite rising tensions

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Political analyst, Thobani Zikala said the escalation of tensions between the two has the potential to spill over to Saturday's anniversary celebrations.

Five Bekkersdal tavern shooting suspects spend New Years behind bars

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Five suspects linked to the Bekkersdal Christmas Eve tavern massacre that killed nine people have abandoned their bail applications and will remain in custody until ...

Slain DJ Warras' fight against hijacked buildings 'invited' threats

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Warrick " DJ Warras" Stock had previously applied for five protection orders against some of the non-paying tenants of a building.

Widow pays moving tribute to 'great father' Marius van der Merwe

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Former EMPD reservist, Marius van der Merwe, has been remembered in a poignant tribute that resonated with love and loss by his lifelong partner, Leanne van der ...

Election of new ANC youth league leadership 'orchestrated' - political analyst

Mashudu Sadike and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Collen Malatji was re-elected uncontested for a second term. Political analyst Sandile Swana said this signifies the fact that the dominant faction in the ANC wants ...

ANC delivered on Freedom Charter, says Ramaphosa

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC-led government ensured that many South Africans lived a quality of life that was not there before the advent of democracy. ...

Didiza not pre-occupied by succession speculation

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC senior member and National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says the party's focus at this point was winning the upcoming local government elections.

Ramaphosa warns of threat to the alliance's 'unity, cohesion'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the ANC to return to its grassroots approach ahead of upcoming local government elections.

Unpaid ANC workers get youth league, Nehawu backing at National General Council

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Despite ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's claims that staff salary issues had been resolved, employees picketed outside the party's 5th National General Council ...

Slain Madlanga Commission whistleblower hailed a community hero

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for a thorough investigation into continued killings of Ekurhuleni-based whistle-blowers following the assassination of ...

'Desperate individuals' behind reports of conspiracy to remove Ramaphosa, say ANC NEC members

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC MPs Mondli Gungubele and Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla have firmly denied allegations of plotting to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling the claims ...

SAPS probe into Russian recruitment saga should " expose" any underground or parallel structure

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The Hawks have launched an investigation into MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla following allegations that she helped recruit 17 South African men who are now trapped ...

G20 legitimacy can't be questioned, maintains hosts South Africa

Kuben Chetty and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africa has defended the legitimacy of the recent G20 summit held in Johannesburg after the White House claimed the host nation pushed through a climate declaration ...

Create African markets for its critical minerals, says WTO chief

Kuben Chetty and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, CEO of the World Trade Organisation, has challenged African leaders to take full control of the continent's vast critical mineral resources ...

Trump becoming more divorced from reality, says Canadian G20 representative

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

John Kirton, co-director of the G20 Research Group, has described Donald Trump as 'a bad neighbour who tweets as if suffering from dementia' following the US President's ...

Cyril's GBV declaration falls short of urgency, says anti-GBVF group

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a move appearing to be in anticipation of Friday’s National Shutdown, Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) both a national and global ...

US now eyes G20 Summit participation

AFP and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

" We have received notice from the United States, a notice which we are still in discussions with them about, about a change of mind about participating in one shape, ...

Ramaphosa accuses 'bullying' US of pushing narrow agenda

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

" It cannot be that a country’s geographical location or income level or army determines who has a voice, and who is spoken down to," said president Cyril Ramaphosa. ...

Top cop rallies officers ahead of G20 leaders Summit

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Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola inspected security forces at FNB Stadium, declaring South Africa's ...