'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

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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

Africa should use G20 to realise sustainable peace, stability - Mashatile

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has opened the three-day G20 Social Summit in South Africa, urging Africans to leverage this international platform to address continental ...

Lifestyle audits await ANC mayoral candidates ahead of 2026 elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Former Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has announced that ANC mayoral candidates will undergo extensive vetting to ensure ethical leadership, with 70% needing ...

Boycott or not, SA will host successful G20 summit, says Lamola

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has dismissed concerns about the absence of key nations at the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, asserting that ...

Objections to evidence leader delay inquiry into unresolved TRC cases

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The highly anticipated start of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into apartheid-era crimes has hit an unexpected snarl as legal representatives for the Department ...

We’re ready for them, Lesufi warns criminals ahead of G20 summit

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi declares the province ready to host the crucial G20 Leaders' Summit, addressing recent security concerns and outlining comprehensive ...

Department forges ahead with funding cuts for former Model C schools

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

At least 600 schools in the province were reportedly affected by the sudden reduction of over 60 percent in their state subsidies.

Westbury mass shooting survivor recounts how he escaped deadly attack

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

An 18-year-old, who survived the Westbury mass shooting, has recounted the horror incident which left two of his friends dead.

'Cat' Matlala wants to be released for R100,000

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala is on the brink of learning his fate as the Gauteng High Court reserves judgment on his bail appeal, following serious ...

Government's urgent investigation into potential pharmaceutical smuggling after bus tragedy

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Following the tragic death of 43 commuters from Zimbabwe and Malawi, the South African government has initiated a full-scale investigation into potential pharmaceutical ...

'Urgent arrests, not prayers will address corruption at Tembisa Hospital'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has distanced himself from a postponed 'national day of prayer' scheduled at Tembisa Hospital, following a wave of criticism from ...

Officials blamed for failure to pay thousands of teacher assistants

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

After months without pay, more than 150 000 education assistants across South Africa are finally receiving their stipends following intervention by Basic Education ...

End all trade ties with apartheid Israel, say SA flotilla activists

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South African activists, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, return from their harrowing experience with Israeli forces, demanding an end to trade ties with Israel ...

How workers 'helped' syndicates loot Tembisa Hospital

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Public Servants Association said the union is aware that vulnerable workers were manipulated by officials linked to known syndicates.

Cyril dealt a blow in attempts to delay justice for apartheid-era crimes

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the South African government's application to delay a R167 million constitutional damages case.

Officials implicated in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal hauled before hearings

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed that the department has initiated disciplinary measures against several officials implicated in the corruption ...

SIU probe shows how R2 billion was 'siphoned off' Tembisa Hospital

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has pledged to vigilantly track the outcomes of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report published on Monday, which uncovers ...