Bitter Fallout Inside the DA as John Steenhuisen Rejects Demotion

The Democratic Alliance is facing a sharp internal crisis following a major reshuffle of its executive team. Former party leader John Steenhuisen has publicly rejected the legitimacy of his sudden demotion, hitting back at his successor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, with accusations of political betrayal. The shakeup saw Steenhuisen stripped of his high-profile position as the national minister of agriculture and reassigned to a secondary role as deputy minister of trade, industry, an... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to Challenge MK Party Expulsions in Court

Expelled uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party figures Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla addressed a media briefing at a venue in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, rejecting their expulsions and ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 18th, 2026

MK Party Expels Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has terminated the memberships of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela with immediate effect. The announcement was made by the party’s ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen Demoted to Deputy Trade Minister

Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has been stripped of his position as South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture and reassigned to serve as the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and C... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

MK Party Suspends Nhlamulo Ndhlela’s Membership After Axing Him as MP

Durban – In a sudden and dramatic political shake-up, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has formally suspended the membership of its former national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, just a day after st... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, December 19th, 2025

Here’s What Africa Can Learn from Foizee’s Latest Analysis

For African nations frequently grappling with political challenges similar to those unfolding in Bangladesh, Bahauddin Foizee’s analysis in the reputed ‘The Diplomat’ magazine offers invaluable insights i... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Ramaphosa’s Praise for DA Councillors Sparks ANC Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa stirred controversy at an African National Congress (ANC) “roll call” event at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday, September 15, by praising the governance of Democratic Alliance (DA)... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Floyd Shivambu Hits Major MK Setback

The back-and-forth political career of Floyd Shivambu has hit a major setback. Early June saw news of his shift within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party from Secretary General to Member of Parliament. This redepl... Read more »
Amid escalating tensions within South Africa's GNU the BELA act contoversy becomes a focal point as the DA defends Minister Gwarube against calls for her dismissal,threatening the stability of the coalition government. Picture:https://images.app.goo.gl/LBBRoH28uX3QuuReA
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, December 8th, 2024

DA Defends Minister Gwarube as ANC Faction Pushes for Dismissal Amid BELA Act Dispute

In South Africa, political tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reached a boiling point as the Democratic Alliance (DA) fiercely criticizes efforts by a faction within the African Nationa... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

Betrayal and Power Struggles: The Fallout Between Malema and Shivambu

As political tensions continue to rise within the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the fractured relationship between party leader Julius Malema and his former deputy Floyd Shivambu has become the latest source... Read more »