Politics
LUCKY MATHEBULA | The SACP paradox: shifting political landscape tests old alliances
The battlefield has moved from historical legitimacy to performance-based credibility, writes Lucky Mathebula.
By Lucky Mathebula
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe commission into TRC cases continues
The commission of inquiry into Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases, which is investigating efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, continues in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday.
By TimesLIVE
Mkhwanazi ‘cannot deny’ giving Matlala free VIP passes to use in Ekurhuleni
Suspended Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga Commission that he cannot clearly deny issuing letters that claimed the city had an “endless relationship” with Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
By Herman Moloi
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues hearing witness testimony on Friday.
By TimesLIVE
Senior Zulu prince’s funeral to be in KwaNongoma
Senior Zulu prince uMntwana Gibizizwe kaQadulana kaSolomon has died at 67
By TimesLIVE
From Kouga to Midvaal, DA mayors confident of retaining strongholds in heated local elections battle
Kouga and Midvaal are the only municipalities run by the DA in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, respectively
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
Rollercoaster ride for EFF as Malema blasts magistrate, prosecutor after jail sentence
Officials accused of misconduct and perjury, with EFF leader planning to appeal
By Ziyanda Zweni, Mandilakhe Kwababana, Asanda Nini, and Mbali Tanana
DA welcomes stronger measures to curb illegal land invasions
Proposed bill amendments seek to empower municipalities, state entities and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions
By Ntwanano Mtileni
Mabuyane instructs lawyers to act against Malema over ‘degree fraud’
EFF leader alleges premier fraudulently obtained a master’s degree from the University of Fort Hare
By Daily Dispatch Correspondent
No analysis done on cutting deputy ministers or VIP protection: Godongwana
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says no quantified fiscal analysis has been conducted on potential savings from reducing the number of deputy ministers or cutting expenditure on VIP protection.
By Tara Roos
WATCH | Mpumalanga police fire rubber bullets at EFF members after Malema sentencing
Mpumalanga supporters attempt to block N4 highway after party leader receives 5-year jail term for discharging firearm in public
By Mandla Khoza
Cape Town MMC JP Smith defends fitness training with US Marines
A video showing the Marines in uniform participating in physical activities went viral
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Mayor Nasiphi Moya outlines plan to stabilise Tshwane
Tshwane metro executive mayor Nasiphi Moya says her administration is on course to build a capital city that pays its bills, delivers services and puts its people first.
By Luyolo Mkentane
POLL | Do you back Ramaphosa’s choice of Roelf Meyer as ambassador to US?
Is Roelf Meyer's appointment as ambassador to the US the strategic move needed to save South African trade and Agoa — or is it a step backward for our national sovereignty?
By TimesLIVE
NEWS ANALYSIS | Julius Malema keeps seat in parliament for now despite prison sentence
EFF leader granted leave to appeal after being sentenced on firearm charges
By Sinesipho Schrieber
