Nkandla Report – Are we Taking the Axe to Our Democracy?

Africa is a very interesting continent. It is the only place where history always seems to repeat itself with deadly accuracy. Many countries in Africa go through the same experiences but nobody seems to be learning from the other’s experiences. The independence bandwagon has come and gone from Africa and a different kind of darkness is rearing it’s ugly head. Examples are abound of African countries that have moved from the hot saucepan of colonialism to the fire... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, March 21st, 2014

ANCYL Calls for the Resignation of the Public Protector Following the Release of the Nkandla Report

It has been a roller coaster ride for the public protector Thuli Madonsela since she presented her report aptly called ‘Secure in Comfort’ in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon. This was a report on th... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, March 20th, 2014

Nkandla Report Backlash: DA and EFF Lay Criminal Charges against Zuma

The now notorious Nkandla report has come and gone but it has left a lot of bickering in its wake. In the aftermath of this report, two parties have officially laid charges against President Jacob Zuma and the ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, March 20th, 2014

Ballistics Expert Talks About Reeva Steenkamp’s Last Moments

The Oscar Pistorius saga rages on. The star Paralympian is appearing before Judge Thokozile Masipa in the North Gauteng High Court following an incident that happened on the morning of Valentines Day in 2013 wh... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

Expenditure on Nkandla was Unconscionable, Excessive & Caused Misappropriation of Public Funds

The much awaited report on the upgrades to President Zuma’s Nkandla residence which was compiled by the Public Protector was finally presented this afternoon in Gauteng. The Public Protector, Thuli Madons... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Trial: Defence Attorney Deems Police Photographer’s Evidence Inconsistent

The trial of Oscar Pistorius continued into the twelfth day today at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Oscar, who is also known as the blade runner is standing accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, March 17th, 2014

ANC Takes to the Churches in Campaign

The ANC yesterday took to the churches to help their campaign as the race for the 7 May elections hots up. Gwede Mantashe and Cyril Ramaphosa were in various churches in the Free State province in an apparent a... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, March 15th, 2014

Bad Weather Leaves a Trail of Disaster Throughout South Africa

The sun shines and we are even complaining of the heat. There are places where, a few days ago, the very thought of the sun was very far fetched and defied imagination. The rains have come and left a trail of d... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, March 15th, 2014

The Oscar Pistorius Trial: Defence Questions the Integrity of the Evidence from the Crime Scene

Day ten of the Oscar Pistorius Trial came and went on Friday at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Oscar is being accused of the premeditated murder of his then girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model and l... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, March 14th, 2014

Malaysian Plane – Foul Play and Hijacking Back on the Cards

It is exactly a week from the day when the Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777-200, flight number MH 370 disappeared as it entered the South China Sea. It was carrying two hundred and twenty seven passengers from mor... Read more »