Mmusi Maimane Elected as DA Parliamentary Leader

For most people, this has been coming a long way. However, it has finally been confirmed that the opposition’s Mmusi Maimane has been appointed the Democratic Alliance’s leader in parliament. This happened on Thursday in parliament when the opposition held elections for its parliamentary caucus. Maimane then went on to introduce his caucus to the House. In his acceptance speech, the man who has been dubbed little Obama, said that it was a great honour for him to h... Read more »
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By Robert On Thursday, May 29th, 2014

Springs’ Own House of Horror: Father Appears in Court

The Springs resident who allegedly held his wife and five children captive and submitted them to years of abuse appeared in the Springs Magistrate’s court today. The man, aged 36, faces charges of child a... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

Newly Appointed SA Mining Minister to Mediate in Platinum Strike

The newly appointed Mining Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, has committed himself to mediating between the striking workers and the platinum producers. The wage strike, which is now the longest in South African his... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

The New Cabinet – The Reshuffled Ministries

In his introduction of ministers on Sunday evening, President Zuma announced a number of new ministries and mergers in addition to new ministers. There will be three completely new ministries in the Republic of... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

Seven New Ministers in Zuma’s Cabinet

Most of South Africa woke up to a new cabinet on Monday after the new cabinet was announced on Sunday night by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. In the announcement of his new cabinet, ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 25th, 2014

Malema not Worried about Sequestration

Despite the fact that he has until Monday to submit proof why his provisional sequestration should not be upheld, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, has said that he is not worried by the pros... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 25th, 2014

President Zuma Announces New Cabinet

The tense political atmosphere that was there as people awaited the announcement of the new cabinet seems to be dissipating gradually with the recent presentation of the new cabinet by President Zuma. The most ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 24th, 2014

Zuma’s Inauguration Speech Elicits Mixed Reactions from the Masses

On Saturday, masses of people thronged the amphitheater in the Union Buildings to witness the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma, who is due to commence his second term as the President of the Republic of Sou... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Malema’s Sequestration Finalisation Looming

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema will be opposing his sequestration that is due on Monday at the North Gauteng High Court. This was revealed by his legal advisor, Tumi Mokwena on Frida... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Another Public Protector Probe For Zuma On The Cards

It appears that the sun does not shine for the president of the republic of South Africa. No sooner had the dust raised by the Nkandla Scandal and the most difficult election for his African National Congress, ... Read more »