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

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 »