John Hlophe Recuses Himself From Mkhwebane Impeachment

Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe has written a letter in which he requested his recusal as one of the judges who will hear the case in which troubled Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane is challenging... Read more »

Mixed Reactions as Molefe Throws in the towel.

The spokesperson for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Livhuwani Mammburu says, “We have noted with serious concern the untimely resignation of Eskom CEO Brian Molefe. There’s no doubt that Eskom was... Read more »

Madonsela Sticks to Her Guns and Attacks Nhleko’s Report

The Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela has lashed out at the report made by the Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko regarding the upgrades that were made to the residence of the President of the Republic of... Read more »

Justice Portfolio Committee Meeting Turns into a “Circus” as Madonsela Presents Her Report

What started off as a meeting to allow the Public Protector’s Office to propose to the Justice Portfolio Committee why it required an expanded budget in order to finance its operations degenerated into wh... Read more »

Court Orders Immediate Suspension of SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng

The Western Cape High Court has decided to suspend the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hlaudi Motsoening immediately for a period of 60 days. The judgement s... Read more »

At Least R52.9m was Spent on Non-security Upgrades at Zuma’s Nkandla Home

According to the opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is liable to pay an amount which is at least R52.9 million in compensating the state for the money that was ... Read more »

Zuma Insists He Did Not Take a Penny of State Coffers

President Jacob Zuma came out of his corner fighting mad when he took to the stand to respond to parliamentarian questions during his question and answer session on Wednesday in Cape Town. President Zuma said t... Read more »

Nkandla: Two KZN Bodies Offer to Pay On Zuma’s Behalf

It appears that the drama concerned with the Nkandla report is here to stay. This emerged on Thursday when it was shown that the Ad hoc Committee on the Nkandla saga received a number of letters informing it of... Read more »

Nkandla Saga: Junior Officers Take The Fall For The President

It emerged over the weekend that there were some members of the ruling party who were willing to go to any extent to defend their leader from the perceived attack by forces from outside the party. Nomvula Makon... Read more »

Maphatsoe Apologises to Madonsela for His CIA Comments

The deputy minister of defence, Kebby Maphatsoe, has apologised for the statement he made on Saturday. It was reported during the weekend that, while speaking at a tombstone unveiling for a fellow war veteran, ... Read more »