Politics

Tainted politicians make it into Ramaphosa’s cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffled his Cabinet on Thursday evening, and while some of the names of people who made the cut have been welcomed, others have raised eyebrows.

ANC to haul instigators of violence over the coals

Amid fresh threats of a second phase of unrest, Jessie Duarte, ANC deputy secretary-general, said the ruling party was finalising its charge sheets against members who fuelled previous unrest.

Zweli Mkhize finally runs out of road

Dr Zweli Mkhize’s once-promising political career hit rock-bottom yesterday after he resigned as Minister of Health, completing a spectacular fall from grace over the course of 2021.

Jacob Zuma in hospital “but no need to be alarmed yet” his foundation says

Just a few days before the start of his corruption trial, Jacob Zuma has been admitted to a hospital in Estcourt.

“Stop playing politics with Phoenix”

Angry residents have issued a stern warning to political parties not to take advantage of the racial tensions between Indians and Blacks in Phoenix to improve their political standings.

Zuma threatens to expose “prominent organisations and foundations”

Jacob Zuma, a man who always said he wanted his days in court but used every trick in the book to delay them, is now dragging prominent organisations and foundations, which might have benefitted from the Arms Deal in the 1990s into the battle.

The last nail salon in Mkhize’s ministerial coffin?

Dedani Mkhize and his wife, Sthoko Mkhize, received funds from the R150m Covid-19 contracts awarded to Digital Vibes to set up a Tammy Taylor Nails outlet and Gold Ace Cuts and Curls hair salon.

Jacob Zuma scores a victory in court in the Arms Deal case

Jacob Zuma scored a victory on Wednesday after the Pietermaritzburg High Court agreed to hearing his plea in person next Tuesday.

IEC goes to court to have elections postponed

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has launched an urgent court application to the ConCourt for the municipal elections to be postponed to February next year.

Caught in the act: ANC councillor’s looting spree recorded by CCTV cameras

An ANC ward councillor in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, went on a looting spree - heading in and out of the Total Sports and Markhams shops three times.

ANC accused of delaying Zulu king’s coronation

A faction in the Zulu royal family has accused the ANC-led government of delaying King Misuzulu Zulu kaZwelithini's coronation.

#FreeZuma marchers given their marching orders

Jacob Zuma’s backers were left embarrassed when the city of uMhlathuze abruptly cancelled permission for their march at the eleventh hour on Wednesday.

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