DURBAN- Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been granted R10,000 bail by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in Durban. The ruling was delivered on Friday after he appeared in court facing charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud. The State alleges that Adams falsely claimed he was on official parliamentary duty to gain access […]
CAPE TOWN- ActionSA has welcomed the dismissal of former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, calling it a victory for accountability. The Presidency confirmed Tolashe’s removal on Thursday, sparking reactions from political parties in Parliament. ActionSA’s Dereleen James said the decision vindicates the party’s efforts to expose corruption and wrongdoing within government. Speaking in Cape Town […]
CAPE TOWN- MK Party MP David Skosana says President Cyril Ramaphosa should “fire himself” following the dismissal of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe. Speaking ahead of Ramaphosa’s appearance in Parliament on Thursday, Skosana welcomed Tolashe’s removal but accused the president of avoiding accountability over his own controversies. Ramaphosa is expected to face tough questions during […]
JOHANNESBURG- Members of the Progressive Caucus staged a walkout during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oral reply session in Parliament on Thursday. The President was answering questions from Members of Parliament when representatives from the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, Economic Freedom Fighters and African Transformation Movement refused to continue listening to him and walked out in protest. The […]
JOHANNESBURG- President Cyril Ramaphosa returned to Parliament on Thursday for a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, where he is expected to respond to six questions from members of Parliament. Although the Phala Phala matter is not officially on the agenda, it remains a major point of discussion during the sitting. The session was disrupted […]
JOHANNESBURG- President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe following growing pressure over several controversies linked to her conduct in office. In the meantime, Sindisiwe Chikunga has been appointed as acting minister while a permanent replacement is being considered. Tolashe faced criticism after allegations emerged that she misled Parliament about two luxury vehicles […]
BOPHELONG- The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements will conduct an oversight visit to Bophelong on Thursday to evaluate progress on alternative sanitation interventions in Wards 6, 7, and 23. The visit follows growing community concerns over poor sanitation conditions and the effectiveness of the projects implemented in the area. The oversight visit will […]
CAPE TOWN- President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned Africa as a leading destination for infrastructure investment and long-term economic growth during the Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town. He told delegates that global competition for investment is intensifying, especially among emerging markets, with investors focusing on policy certainty, stable institutions, and large-scale opportunities. Ramaphosa said Africa’s […]
EVATON- A group of ANC councillors from Emfuleni, Lesedi, and the Sedibeng District Municipality is expected to hold an urgent media briefing in Evaton on Wednesday, raising concerns over what they describe as a worsening governance crisis in the region. The councillors are set to call for a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) proclamation into Emfuleni […]
VEERNINGING- The Emfuleni Local Municipality has distanced itself from a planned march by the MK Labour Desk scheduled for Wednesday, 13 May 2026 in Vereeniging. The municipality says it has not received any formal written notification for the demonstration and has rejected claims that its Public Safety Department is involved, calling them incorrect and misleading. […]