Zhuwao Vows to Push on Mugabe’s Programme

On Friday Zimbabwe’s state media reported that Patrick Zhuwao, the recently appointed Zimbabwe’s indigenisation minister took an oath to push on with President Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s controversial programme for black empowerment. The appointed minister, who is President  Mugabe’s nephew, outlined that the ZANU-PF government was elected on a mandate of indigenisation, empowerment and employment creation. Zhuwao entered politics when he won the Zvimba East seat un... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

War of Words Erupts Between ANCWL and Ntsiki Mazwai

The African National Congress Women’s League was greatly disappointed with statements made by the celebrity poet and singer Ntsiki Mazwai, who recently posted offensive comments on her twitter page about wome... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, September 6th, 2015

ANC Planning to Ban Dual Citizenship

The South African ruling party, African National Congress, is reported to be considering reviewing the dual citizenship policy in an attempt to clamp down on the members of its country who are said to be intent... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, September 5th, 2015

More Power Stations to Join the National Grid: Eskom

Eskom, the South African power utility, has announced that it aims to reduce the recurring power shortage within the country by bringing on line a number of units into the power mainstream. This announcement fo... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, September 4th, 2015

Zuma and Bashir Meet in an Effort to Strengthen Relations Between South Africa and Sudan

Despite the accusations faced by the South African President, Jacob Zuma on handling the exit of the Sudanese president Omar-al-Bashir, a statement has been released by the Presidency confirming that the two le... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, September 3rd, 2015

Ramaphosa’s Question and Answer Session Disrupted by EFF

The deputy president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa’s question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) was held up on Wednesday when the members of the Economic Freed... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015

South African Parliament Refuses to Impeach President Zuma Over Al-Bashir Saga

The South African parliament is reported to have rejected the proposal by the opposition for the impeachment of their president, Jacob Zuma following the debacle in which South Africa found itself with egg in t... Read more »
By Brian Harry On Monday, August 31st, 2015

Kaizer Chiefs Reach MTN8 Final After Beating Celtic

Soweto Giants Kaizer Chiefs have reached the ultimate final after beating Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 in their second-leg clash at the FNB stadium on Saturday evening. Chiefs ultimately won 2-1 on aggregate after t... Read more »
By Brian Harry On Monday, August 24th, 2015

Steenkamps Pleased with Move to Stop Pistorious’s Release

28-year-old fallen paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorious was charged with culpable homicide and was sentenced to a five year jail term by judge Thokozile Masipa for shooting his girlfriend dead through a bathroo... Read more »
By Brian Harry On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015

Pirates into Final Four After Beating Leopards

Orlando Pirates have secured a semi-final spot after beating AC Leopards 2-0 on Saturday evening at the Orlando Stadium in the CAF Confederation cup. Pirates went top of Group B with 12 points after five games ... Read more »