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 South Africa. As a result of this momentous event, a number of roads and streets in Pretoria were closed to traffic to facilitate the smooth progress of the event. In his speech to accept the inauguration, President Zuma told those gathered in the amphitheater that, togeth... Read more »
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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

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 Robert On Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

ANC Premiers Announced-Mokonyane Not Included

The African National Congress has announced today the premiers for the provinces which it governs. There have been three changes from the premiers of years past, with the removal of Noxolo Kiviet in the Eastern... 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 »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 17th, 2014

Mthembu, Ramphele Going to Parliament

As we move away from the elections, many parties are already thinking about parliament and have started putting together their parliamentary lists. Several parties on Friday released lists of those of its membe... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 16th, 2014

The Nkandla Report: Madonsela Dragged to Court

The Nkandla saga rages on. If the public thought that the conflict between the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and the government had blown itself over, it appears it has another thought coming. This, after it... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Nkandla Report – Govt Taking Legal Measures, “unconstitutional”, states Madonsela.

Government has issued a statement on Thursday saying that it will approach the high court to receive clarity on the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela’s report on the President’s Nkandla homestead. The Pupli... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Will quotas drop-kick South Africa’s hopes of regaining Super Rugby glory?

It is no secret that South African Super Rugby teams are proving to be no match for their Australian and New Zealand counterparts during the 2014 Super Rugby season. Occupying  three of the bottom five spots o... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 10th, 2014

Elections 2014: ANC Wins With a Weaker Majority

On Friday afternoon, in the aftermath of the election and with almost all the votes having been counted, there have emerged many views about the tentative results. The African Union observer mission to the elec... Read more »