Lunga Simelane

Baloyi warns Broos: ‘This is South Africa’s team, not yours’ after outburst

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has cautioned national team coach Hugo Broos over his recent criticism of supporters and former players, saying the Belgian mentor must remember that the team belongs

June 19, 2026

by Lunga Simelane

MK Party expels Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has expelled former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and former party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela with immediate effect, accusing them of conduct that undermined organisational unity, discipline and leadership authority. The announcement was made by

June 18, 2026

by Lunga Simelane

Patriotic Alliance’s ANC ‘cheerleading’ pushed me to resign- Liam Jacobs

Former Patriotic Alliance and now-returned Democratic Alliance (DA) member Liam Jacobs says he plans to resume

Ramaphosa faces growing internal pressure as Nqakula remarks add to ‘onslaught’

Former minister Charles Nqakula’s remarks about President Cyril Ramaphosa potentially facing arrest could be viewed as

Treasury defends municipal funding freeze, says failing councils are being forced to comply

National Treasury has defended its decision to withhold equitable share allocations from dozens of financially distressed municipalities, arguing that the intervention is already forcing failing councils to comply with their financial obligations

July 17, 2026

News·South Africa

SA, Namibia push for Africa to stop exporting raw minerals

South Africa and Namibia have committed to deepening economic cooperation to ensure Africa no longer exports raw minerals while importing finished products. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the continent must pursue a new

July 17, 2026

Economy

Judiciary moves to tackle delays in reserved judgments

South Africa’s judiciary has resolved to review the handling of reserved judgments and the timeframes for delivering them. The move forms part of a broader package of reforms aimed at strengthening judicial

July 16, 2026

News·South Africa

Section 89 committee presses ahead with preparations as court reserves judgment in Ramaphosa bid

Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee will continue preparing for president Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment inquiry despite his attempt to halt the process, with committee chairperson Makashule Gana saying its work will proceed while

July 16, 2026

News·Politics

Court probes Ramaphosa’s claim that impeachment inquiry would cause ‘irreparable harm’

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to halt Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment inquiry came under judicial scrutiny, with judges questioning his legal team on claims the process would cause him irreparable reputational harm if

July 15, 2026

News·Politics

ANC expected Zandile Gumede to join MK Party, says Mbalula

The ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party had anticipated former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede’s defection to the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, insisting her departure had come as no surprise. Speaking after

July 15, 2026

News·Politics

Presidency accuses Ghana of driving campaign to portray SA as ‘pariah state’

The Presidency has accused Ghana of spearheading what it describes as a coordinated campaign to portray South Africa as isolated from the rest of the African continent following recent anti-illegal immigration protests.

July 15, 2026

News·South Africa

Court to hear Ramaphosa’s bid to halt Section 89 inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to stop Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process over the Phala Phala matter will come under judicial scrutiny this week when the Western Cape High Court hears his urgent

July 14, 2026

News·Politics

DA launches urgent court bid over Tshwane council votes on Mettler and Mnisi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched an urgent application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court to overturn two City of Tshwane council decisions. The decisions relate to the precautionary suspension

July 14, 2026

News·Politics

’Choose a side’: Mettler vote leaves coalition partners questioning ActionSA

The ActionSA’s decision to oppose the suspension of Tshwane city manager Johann Mettler has intensified tensions within the ANC-led coalition, with some coalition partners now questioning where the party stands politically. The

July 13, 2026

News·Politics

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Lunga Simelane

Baloyi warns Broos: ‘This is South Africa’s team, not yours’ after outburst

MK Party expels Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela

Patriotic Alliance’s ANC ‘cheerleading’ pushed me to resign- Liam Jacobs

Ramaphosa faces growing internal pressure as Nqakula remarks add to ‘onslaught’

SA, Namibia push for Africa to stop exporting raw minerals

Judiciary moves to tackle delays in reserved judgments

Section 89 committee presses ahead with preparations as court reserves judgment in Ramaphosa bid

Court probes Ramaphosa’s claim that impeachment inquiry would cause ‘irreparable harm’

ANC expected Zandile Gumede to join MK Party, says Mbalula

Presidency accuses Ghana of driving campaign to portray SA as ‘pariah state’

Court to hear Ramaphosa’s bid to halt Section 89 inquiry

DA launches urgent court bid over Tshwane council votes on Mettler and Mnisi

’Choose a side’: Mettler vote leaves coalition partners questioning ActionSA

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