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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Mamabolo opens a new party, calls it Mandela for President

1Aug

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Mamabolo opens a new party, calls it Mandela for President

By Becker Semela: Fed up former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament, Boy Mamabolo, has shocked many South Africans by opening his own political party, which he named Mandela for President. The Limpopo-based young politician made the announcement during an interview on Lesedi FM's current affairs show on Wednesday. Mamabolo, who has been vocal about his frustrations with the current government leadership, said the party's name is meant to remind South Africans of the true values that Nelson Mandela stood for. “I chose the name Mandela for President to reclaim the legacy that has been damaged by the current ANC leadership. The late President Nelson Mandela built a democratic South Africa with love, peace and unity. I want to bring that spirit back,” M...

SHIVAMBU IN FREE STATE: The battle to reclaim Africa’s true freedom begins

15Jul

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SHIVAMBU IN FREE STATE: The battle to reclaim Africa’s true freedom begins

By Becker Semela: Caption: Leading the charge: Floyd Shivambu speaks to volunteers about restoring true freedom for Africa through the Mayibuye Construction Process (Image: Becker Semela) A storm is rising in the heart of South Africa, and its name is Mayibuye. In a powerful display of political defiance and revolutionary zeal, Floyd Shivambu, the national convenor of the Mayibuye Construction Process (MCP), stood before a packed hall at the BON Hotel in Bloemfontein - not just to speak, but to ignite. Volunteers from every corner of the Free State converged, not with blind hope, but with burning questions, sharpened expectations, and a hunger for authentic liberation. This was no ordinary meeting. It was a declaration of intent. “What we are living today is not true fr...

JOBS STILL AN ISSUE: ANC youth plead for jobs during celebration to commemorate the Freedom Charter

29Jun

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JOBS STILL AN ISSUE: ANC youth plead for jobs during celebration to commemorate the Freedom Charter

By Becker Semela: Youth defied cold weather and came to listen to speakers at Paradise Hall (Image: Becker Semela) The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the Free State ended Youth Month with a powerful celebration, marking the 70th anniversary of the historic Freedom Charter with the ANC Caucus, but also demanding jobs as well. The event, held at Paradise Hall in Bochabela on the outskirts of Bloemfontein on Thursday, brought together hundreds of young people, community members and government leaders to honour the role that the youth played in realising and building South Africa’s democracy. The celebration was attended by Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, MEC for Education Dr Mamiki Maboya and MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) ...

16Jun

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1976 UPRISING: Open letter in honour of youth month 16 June 2025

By Zandile Phiri: My fellow South Africans As the first young and female Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement, I write this letter with both pride and sorrow in my heart. We find ourselves once again in the Month of Remembrance – June – a month etched into the history of South Africa as a time when the youth of 1976 stood up and declared: “Enough is enough.” They faced bullets with books, oppression with unity, and injustice with courage. To many, this month carries bittersweet memories – of pain and hope, of death and rebirth. Yet for some of our youth today, this legacy exists only within the pages of history books. It is with deep sadness that I reflect on how many of those brave souls who joined the struggle remain nameless and unrecognised. T...

PEACE AND UNITY CHAMPION: Justice must prevail for IFP deputy chief whip, says ANC

2Jun

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PEACE AND UNITY CHAMPION: Justice must prevail for IFP deputy chief whip, says ANC

By Becker Semela: Late IFP MP and Deputy Chief Whip. Khethamabala "KP" Sithole (Image: Parliamentary Monitoring Group) The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic and untimely death of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Deputy Chief Whip, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole. Sithole was gunned down in an apparent assassination in Gauteng on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday, ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli described Sithole as "a humble servant of the people" whose leadership in Parliament and in his community was marked by dignity, fairness and respect. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) confirmed Sithole’s assassination. IFP national spokesperson and Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said on Facebook ...

A SWING FOR PEACE: The Ramaphosa-Trump talks are in the interest of both countries and the world

20May

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A SWING FOR PEACE: The Ramaphosa-Trump talks are in the interest of both countries and the world

By Major-General (Ret) Bantu H. Holomisa: Maj-Genl. (Ret) Bantu Holomisa (Image: UDM website) As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for an important diplomatic engagement with the leadership of the United States, we take this opportunity to reflect on the recent tensions that have emerged between our two nations. These tensions have largely been attributed to unsubstantiated allegations of genocide and land being taken without compensation, among others, against certain communities within South Africa. I remember it as though it were just yesterday when I accompanied President Mandela and President Thabo Mbeki to the United States in October 1993, where President Mandela made a powerful appeal to the international community during his address to the United Nations General ...

FABRICATION: UDM rubbishes fake news targeting party deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

19May

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FABRICATION: UDM rubbishes fake news targeting party deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

By Becker Semela: Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP (Image: pa.org.za) The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has come out strongly against a fake and defamatory post currently making the rounds on social media. The UDM acting secretary general, Zandile Phiri, said the post targets party deputy president, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, with a fabricated image and a sensationalist headline designed to mislead the public. Phiri said the malicious post was nothing but a “shameful attempt at character assassination” as it shows how dangerous social media can be when used to spread lies and political propaganda. A picture showing Kwankwa with facial injuries that were clearly photoshopped was circulated, an act that has angered UDM leadership and members in general. "The UDM wants to make it absolu...

BIG DEBATE: Will Cyril Ramaphosa climb Trump’s hill at the White House?

19May

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BIG DEBATE: Will Cyril Ramaphosa climb Trump’s hill at the White House?

By Thobile Jiwulane: The White House in Washington, where Ramaphosa and Trump will meet (Image: Sandz) The upcoming discussions between South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump are the most anticipated in their relationship’s history. Ramaphosa expects nothing short of tangible results to entice Trump to change his mind and come to South Africa for the G20 summit later this year. The South African President would like to see Trump realise the foolishness of insisting on the non-existent abuse of privileged whites, one of the reasons relations between the two countries have gone sour. Indeed, the conflict between South Africa and the US is based on flimsy reasons that only Trump can explain why he has to punish a human rights...

SETA BOARD SHAKE-UP: EFF’s Lonzi praised for demanding accountability

17May

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SETA BOARD SHAKE-UP: EFF’s Lonzi praised for demanding accountability

Sitha Maliwa Sihle Lonzi (Image: Facebook) EFF Member of Parliament Sihle Lonzi is being hailed as a hero for accountability following his dramatic confrontation in Parliament that ultimately led to the withdrawal of controversial appointments to the boards of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Lonzi, a vocal figure within the Economic Freedom Fighters, was forcibly removed from a recent parliamentary portfolio committee meeting after he challenged the appointment of Buyambo Mantashe, the son of Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, as chairperson of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MERSETA). The confrontation, which saw Lonzi clashing with committee chairperson Tebogo Letsie, went viral afte...

GREAT SUCCESS: Victory Day commemoration a resounding success as SA, Russia and China come together to celebrate

11May

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GREAT SUCCESS: Victory Day commemoration a resounding success as SA, Russia and China come together to celebrate

Thobile Jiwulane This must be the main picture. PMC President Marius Fransman (in sunglasses), with Khoisan leaders at the event (Image: Supplied) Victory Day came to life within South African borders on Friday, when senior South African, Russian, and Chinese officials and people celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Cape Town. The meeting also served to cement the relationships between South Africa and Russia and China as they jointly observe the important day. It also highlighted the strengthening of the relationships between them as they filtered to the grassroots with a huge attendance of Chinese citizens and the Khoisan community to observe the Victory Day. The successful event, spearheaded by former Deputy Minister of International Relations and ...