ANC, EFF demand action against Pappas
Cape Town – The ANC and EFF in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are reportedly demanding swift action against DA uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas amid allegations that he assisted his fiancé in winning…
The unassuming SA diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond
Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign…
Eswatini rights lawyer lives in fear after mentor’s murder
Mbabane – Working as a human rights lawyer is not for the faint of heart in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy. If Sibusiso Nhlabatsi is now one of the leading…
Maimane announces candidacy for 2024 presidential race
Cape Town – Leader of Build One South Africa (Bosa), Mmusi Maimane, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections. He launched Bosa’s election campaign in Tshwane as the…
Calls for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk to step down
Gqeberha — The DA has called for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk to step down following allegations of nepotism and corruption. Various political parties in the metro are…
Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, holds elections
Johannesburg – The last absolute monarchy in Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini, holds parliamentary elections on Friday, with political parties banned from contesting. The constitution emphasises “individual merit” as the…
US defence chief chides coup leaders in Africa trip
Luanda – The United States will continue to support “civilian-led” militaries in Africa, its defence chief said on Wednesday, censuring a series of recent coups as he outlined Washington’s security…
DA seeks contempt charges against Mbalula over cadre deployment
Cape Town – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action to have ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula held in contempt of court and potentially imprisoned. The move follows a recent…
Ramaphosa mourns passing of anti-apartheid stalwart Aziz Pahad
Cape Town – Former deputy minister of foreign affairs Aziz Pahad, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement and a key diplomat for South Africa, has passed away at the…
Pappas fights corruption allegations after complaint to Public Protector by ex-DA Leader
Cape Town – Chris Pappas, the mayor of uMngeni Municipality and the Democratic Alliance candidate for Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, is facing allegations that he helped his fiancé secure a tourism…