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 obvious appointment was the confirmation of Cyril Ramaposa as the country’s deputy president. The appointment of Cyril, who is widely respected by the business community, will most likely go down well with investors. Ramaposa, one of the chief architects of the co... Read more »
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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 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 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 »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 18th, 2014

The Election Aftermath: Makhonyane May be Reappointed

As is always the case, the aftermath of elections is always littered with political injuries, both minor and profound, and in some extreme cases, political corpses. This will be in everyone’s mind on Mond... Read more »
By Guest Author On Sunday, May 18th, 2014

I did not say I “made” Lindiwe Mazibuko – Helen Zille

The abuse of media to drive internal agendas in the DA The Sunday Times today (18 May) makes false claims about what transpired at a meeting of the DA’s Federal Executive (Fedex) on Friday 16 May. Given the i... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 18th, 2014

EFF Celebrates After Maiden Election

Despite a poor showing, it seems all is not lost for the Economic Freedom Fighters, judging by the response from the party’s supporters in Sandton on Saturday. There was ululating and shouts of praise for... Read more »