Clash Looms Over Alcohol Ban During Third Wave

As the third wave becomes a reality in many parts of South Africa, it seems that we are heading for a clash of heads between the Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and a lobby group which is called the South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA). While the former has advised the government to take recent research, lives, and livelihoods into consideration when making decisions regarding the third wave, the latter has called on restrictions to be imposed on the alcohol ... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, May 17th, 2021

Zuma Has His Day in Court But Postponed to Next Wednesday

Former President of the African National Congress and the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma on Monday appeared before the Pietermaritzburg High Court, where he was facing charges of corruption that are linke... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 16th, 2021

Stage 2 Load Shedding Implemented as Eskom Loses Generating Power

The South African power utility, Eskom announced on Sunday that it would be implementing stage 2 load shedding with immediate effect from Sunday. This was announced in a power alert issued by the state-owned en... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 14th, 2021

Ace Magashule Lashes Back at Cyril-led ANC

As the African National Congress gathers momentum, the troubled Secretary General has dug his heels in and sought the arbitration of the Gauteng Court by challenging his suspension, seeking to, instead suspend ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, May 10th, 2021

Magashule to Be Dealt With by ANC Top Five With Additional Charges for Defiance

The African National Congress (ANC) has called on the party’s top 5 to deal with the errant behaviour of its suspended Secretary General following his behaviour in the last couple of days. This came as th... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 9th, 2021

Limpopo Premier and ANC Chair Decries Ramaphosa Faction at the NEC

Despite referring to him as one of the “best presidents we could ever find as the ANC”, the Provincial Chairman of the Limpopo province in the African National Congress, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha has accused... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 8th, 2021

Ace Magashule Kicked Out of ANC NEC Meeting

As was widely anticipated, the African National Congress meeting of the NEC was full of drama as the embattled Secretary-General of the party was disconnected from the virtual meeting on Saturday morning. Accor... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, May 6th, 2021

Magashule’s Attempt to Suspend Ramaphosa Backfires

As the conflict within the African National Congress (ANC) intensifies, the president of the party and the country, Cyril Ramaphosa, has retorted with disdain at the attempt by the embattled Secretary-General A... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

Concern Over New COVID-19 Variants but SA on Top of the Situation – Mkhize

South Africa has been placed on high alert as a way of managing the emerging Covid-19 variants that have been appearing the world over. This was announced by the South African Minister of Health, Doctor Zweli M... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

ANC NWC Resolves to Suspend Corruption-Charged Members Who Do Not Step Aside

The National Working Committee NWC of the African National Congress (ANC) has announced on Tuesday that members who are being charged with corruption and other serious crimes and have not stepped aside will be ... Read more »