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Is Makhosi Khoza joining the MK party?

Former ANC firebrand Makhosi Khoza, who is again looking for a new political home, has not ruled out teaming up with her nemesis, former president Jacob Zuma who is the face of the newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Khoza, who in
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13 Feb 2024

Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesnt pass

International relations and cooperation minister (Dirco) Naledi Pandor has raised concern over a bill received by the US congress for a full review of its ties to South Africa saying that the drafters attempt to associate the government with terr
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10 Feb 2024

A team quietly improves peoples health in the Eastern Cape

Well under the radar of any media, the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) lead clinical researcher in the Eastern Cape, and extraordinary professor at the University of Pretoria, Remco Peters, is making a slow but profound difference t
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10 Feb 2024

BREAKING: US congress introduces bill to review SA relations following politically motivated ICJ case

The United States congress has introduced a bill for a full review of its bilateral relationship with South Africa following the International Court of Justice ruling that found it plausible that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Gaza
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10 Feb 2024

EFF says it will paint Moses Mabhida Stadium red on Saturday

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) , at the launch of its 2024 election manifesto on Saturday, is expected to promise relief from electricity shortages and unemployment, should the party take a parliamentary majority in this years elections. </p
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10 Feb 2024

SONA SPECIAL DIGITAL EDITION Ramaphosa states his case before the election

The State of the Nation address (Sona) never considers the Mail Guardian s print deadline. It begins right after weve put the newspaper to bedindustry speak for dusting off our deadline.The worst possible timing. All facetiousness aside,
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09 Feb 2024

Ramaphosas Sona was high on electioneering but low on accountability

News Analysis I n his final State of the Nation address (Sona) before the 2024 elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an almost two-hour speech in which he praised his administration but did not acknowledge the
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09 Feb 2024

Naledi Pandor: Israeli intelligence trying to intimidate me

International Relations and Cooperations Minister Naledi Pandor has accused Israeli intelligence of trying to intimidate her after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently ruled that it was plausible that Israels actions could amount to
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09 Feb 2024

Ramaphosa renews his vow to end state capture

With an election looming close, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday wasted no time in vowing to root out grand corruption in a State of the Nation address that risks being his last if the ANC loses its majority. Ramaphosa termed state
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09 Feb 2024