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 prospect of losing his parliamentary seat. It emerged soon after he fell out of favour with Jacob Zuma administration that Julius Malema had not submitted tax returns for the period from 2006 to 2010. In 2010, while he was still the leader of the youth branch of the ruling ... Read more »
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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 »
By Robert On Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

R2bn “Zumaville” Project to be Scrutinized by Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela

The two billion Rand project, the proposed building of South Africa’s first post-democracy, completely black-built town, formally known as the, “Umlalazi-Nkandla, Smart Growth Centre,” will be... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

No Surprises as Zuma is Re-elected President

There were no surprises in Cape Town when the members of the National Assembly were sworn in by the Chief Justice on Wednesday. The proceedings started with the Chief Justice Magoeng Magoeng swearing in the fou... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Boko Haram Claims More Lives In Northeastern Nigeria

Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, claimed another thirty lives today when they attacked two villages in the Northeast of Nigeria. The attacks took place near the town of Chibok, where the organisation kidna... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Outcry as ANC Appoints Only One Female Premier

In a marathon meeting that started at 8:00 am on Monday and lasted until late in the evening, the names of the provincial premiers were put forward by the province for the approval of the National Executive Com... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

Lonmin Strike Set to Continue

The strike by mine workers affiliated to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, which has entered its seventeenth week, looks set to continue amid reports that the employers have resorted to com... Read more »