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Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie’s Paris Olympics trip is back in the spotlight. File photo.Image: Veli Nhlapo

Public protector launches probe into McKenzie’s R800k Paris Olympics trip

The public protector’s office has announced an investigation into allegations of possible misuse of state funds by sport‚ arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie after a complaint lodged by the EFF regarding his trip to the Olympic…

The South African Heritage Resources Agency says it is forging ahead with its legal battle against Makaziwe Mandela over some of Madiba’s belongings. File photo.Image: Mandela Family

Heritage agency supported by arts department seeks appeal to prevent sale of Madiba’s personal belongings

‘It is important that we preserve the legacy of former President Mandela and ensure his life’s work and experiences remain in the country’‚ says Zizi Kodwa. The dust has not settled in a legal battle over former president Nelson Mandela’s…

Former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has been expelled from the ANC.Image: Thapelo Morebudi

‘Taste your own medicine’: Reactions to Ace Magashule being expelled by ANC

“It is time he tastes his own medicine.” This is what some people said when reacting to the expulsion of Ace Magashule from the ANC. The ANC confirmed Magashule’s expulsion on Monday after the party’s national disciplinary committee found…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile. – Image: GCIS.

Pension funds investment important for economic growth, says Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it is important to ensure pension funds investments are used for economic growth and development. Mashatile addressed the winter conference of NPO Batseta, the Council of Retirement Funds of South…

Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. File photo.Image: Masi Losi

‘The time for playing games has ended’: Bathabile Dlamini calls on Ramaphosa to resign

Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants “compromised” President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. “He must not step aside, he must resign. He has compromised himself, he has compromised the ANC and the country,” Dlamini said…

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has an idea on how to solve SA’s energy crisis.Image: Eugene Coetzee/The Herald

‘I can do it in five months‚ send me’: McKenzie asks Eskom to let him help with energy crisis

Patriotic Alliance president and Central Karoo mayor Gayton McKenzie says he can help solve the country’s ailing electricity crisis if Eskom allows him to assist. In a plea to the power utility‚ McKenzie shared his ideas on how Eskom…

Three brand new MECs had joined Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s new cabinet after they were sworn in in Bhisho on Tuesday.Image: SUPPLIED

Three new MECs join Mabuyane’s cabinet

Three brand new MECs had joined Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s new cabinet after they were sworn in Bhisho on Tuesday. The three, Zolile Williams, Bukiwe Fanta and Ntombovuyo Nkompane joined the cabinet to take up seats left vacant by the…

Duduzane Zuma got his hands dirty during a clean-up operation in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend. File photo.Image: ALON SKUY

WATCH | ‘Future ANC president’ Duduzane Zuma making ‘back-breaking work look easy’

ANC ward 11 branch chairperson Duduzane Zuma traded in his fancy suit for shorts and a black rubbish bag at the weekend‚ getting his hands dirty while helping to clean up a neighbourhood in rainy Newlands East‚ Durban. The…

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Patrick Soon-Shiong launched the NantSA facility in Cape Town on Wednesday.Image: Elmond Jiyane, GCIS

Coronavirus command council looking at dropping state of disaster: Ramaphosa

SA is reconsidering the national state of disaster as the rate of Covid-19 infections dip. This was revealed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as he responded to media questions during the launch of the new NantSA facility — a vaccine…

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. File photo.Image: FREDDY MAVUNDA

Beleaguered Ace Magashule says ‘no need to study judgment’ but believes it is ‘legally wrong’

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule says there is no need for him to read the Johannesburg high court full bench ruling dismissing his bid to reverse his suspension by the governing party. However‚ Magashule said he would appeal…

Jacob Zuma walks alongside Mgijili Nhleko, right, an induna and commander of the Zulu regiments, outside the former president’s home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.Image: Ilanga

Organisers of Nkandla event to be brought to book‚ ANC likens MKMVA to ‘extreme right wing elements’

Organisers of the superspreader event outside former president Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home will be brought to book‚ the ANC said on Tuesday. Scores of ANC supporters descended on Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday in anticipation that Zuma…

EFF leader Julius Malema. File photo.Image: Alon Skuy

Malema breaks his silence: ‘When a person says to me I will kill you‚ I can’t give him roses’

EFF leader Julius Malema has explained the cause of the chaos that erupted during a session of the Pan-African Parliament last week‚ saying he was reacting to a threat allegedly made by an MP against him. The fourth ordinary session of…

Former president Jacob Zuma has been offered legal representation for free following the Wednesday withdrawal of his legal team ahead of his corruption trial in May.Image: Rogan Ward

‘I’ll represent Zuma for free’: human rights attorney Richard Spoor

Jacob Zuma’s lawyers may have withdrawn ahead of his corruption trial next month but the former president has at least one offer to be represented for free. South African human rights attorney Richard Spoor took to Twitter on Thursday to…

ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte has come under fire for her perceived support for former president Jacob Zuma.Image: ANC via Twitter

‘Jessie Duarte must face disciplinary action by the ANC’ – scores respond to leaked pro-Zuma audio

A leaked recording of ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte advising former president Jacob Zuma against appearing at the state capture inquiry has triggered mixed reactions on social media. The leaked audio clip is from last month’s…

Former president Jacob Zuma met police minister Bheki Cele in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday.Image: Supplied

Still plenty tea in Nkandla for those who want to visit‚ says Jacob Zuma

Former president Jacob Zuma on Sunday said there was still plenty of tea available for those who wanted to visit his Nkandla homestead. This as a long list of high profile politicians have in the past weeks visited Zuma. Among the most…