Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

ActionSA MP Dereleen James to lay charges against Gayton McKenzie

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ActionSA condemns Minister Gayton McKenzie's intimidation tactics against MP Dereleen James, confirming charges will be laid following his threats related to her ...

ActionSA pursues intimidation charges against Gayton McKenzie over 'threats' against Dereleen James

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ActionSA to pursue intimidation charges against Minister Gayton McKenzie after he boasted about taxpayer-funded security and implied threats toward MP Dereleen James, ...

Dr John Hlophe back at the helm as MK Party's deputy president

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After a thorough investigation into allegations, Dr John Hlophe is reinstated to his leadership positions in the MK Party. The decision follows the President's meeting ...

Sacked minister Nobuhle Nkabane lands ANC chief whip job

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The ANC has appointed Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, following her dismissal as Minister of Higher Education due to allegations of misleading ...

US Ambassador Brent Bozell backtracks criticisms on 'Kill the Boer' chant

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US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell backtracks on his previous criticism of the " Kill the Boer" chant, sparking debate over diplomatic relations and South Africa's judicial ...

EFF demands US ambassador Bozell be expelled over ‘arrogant threats’

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The EFF has called for the expulsion of US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell, accusing him of making disrespectful remarks that interfere with South Africa's sovereignty ...

BMA fires over 50 officials caught letting illegal entry and selling Visa days

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BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says over 50 officials were dismissed for corruption, including facilitating illegal entry and selling extra days to overstaying ...

ANC Greater Tshwane slams DA's electioneering and misinformation on water crisis

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The ANC Greater Tshwane Regional Executive Committee has condemned the DA for launching a misleading media campaign about a water crisis in Tshwane, accusing the ...

Tone deaf? Lesufi slammed for hotel bathing comment as Gauteng residents endure water crisis

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi faces backlash for his hotel comment amid a severe water crisis, as he apologises and emphasises that the government is committed ...

Advocate Hoffman criticises presidential control over NDPP, calls for independent anti-corruption body

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Advocate Paul Hoffman critiques the concentration of power in the President’s hands, arguing it undermines the independence of the NDPP and calling for a new, independent ...

'From the first question, you’ve been hostile': MPs blast Robert McBride

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MPs have accused Robert McBride of undermining their authority during the Ad Hoc Committee session following his response to MKP MP Sibonelo Nomvalo.

MK Party demands Hawks probe DA Ministers over lion bone trade allegations

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Amid allegations of unethical conduct, the MK Party calls on the Hawks to probe DA Ministers John Steenhuisen and Willie Aucamp for their alleged role in facilitating ...

‘Affront to Rule of Law’: Parliament condemns NDPP Shamila Batohi's conduct during Nkabinde Inquiry

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NDPP Shamila Batohi has faced parliamentary criticism after abruptly leaving the Nkabinde Inquiry, The Justice Committee emphasised that full cooperation and accountability ...

Matric Exam Leak: Department employee behind leak says Gwarube

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Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed a leak of seven NSC exam papers in Pretoria, traced to DBE staff. The breach, affecting a small group of learners, is under ...

Did Batohi's evidence-based recommendation to the President on Chauke's fitness hold weight?

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The Nkabinde Inquiry heard Batohi insist her recommendation on Andrew Chauke’s fitness was grounded in full underlying evidence, not selective legal opinions, as ...

NDPP Batohi: President appoints DPPs but cannot interfere in prosecutions

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NDPP Shamila Batohi told the Nkabinde Inquiry that although the President appoints Directors of Public Prosecutions, he cannot interfere in their decisions, stressing ...

Nkabinde tells Parliament: Cele used whistleblower report to block McBride’s contract

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Cedrick Nkabinde told Parliament that former police minister Bheki Cele used his whistleblower report to block Robert McBride’s IPID contract renewal after exposing ...

Traffic disruptions expected in Johannesburg ahead of G20 Leaders’ Summit

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Motorists in Johannesburg should brace for rolling road closures and lane restrictions this weekend as Gauteng traffic authorities ramp up security measures for ...

‘State capture in its purest form’: MK Party demands arrest of Maumela, Matlala following SIU report

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The MK Party demands the immediate arrest of Morgan Maumela and the prosecution of Vusimuzi Matlala, following SIU findings linking them to widespread corruption ...

Obstetricians confirm: Paracetamol in pregnancy does not cause autism

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South African medical societies have reviewed evidence and confirm no causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, urging continued use for safe ...

Nomvula Mokonyane says ANC is ready for a female president and would stand if nominated

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ANC’s First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the party is ready for a woman president and confirms she would stand if nominated ahead of the 2027 ...

Madlanga Commission launches confidential public hotline to receive public reports

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The Madlanga Commission has launched a confidential hotline to receive information related to allegations made by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi. Hearings commence ...

Copies of political killings dockets secured for Madlanga Commission as originals remain with KZN task team

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken decisive action by returning original dockets linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal to the disbanded task ...

'It's a political hit!' Lumka Oliphant suspended with full pay amid R3million NYC trip furore

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Following Auditor-General findings, Communications Head Lumka Oliphant has been suspended with full pay, a move announced by the departments Director-General Peter ...

Justice Minister suspends DDG Jabu Hlatshwayo over ICT failures delaying Madlanga Commission

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Justice Minister says Deputy Director-General Jabu Hlatshwayo is suspended due to ICT failures delaying the Madlanga Commission. Disciplinary proceedings against ...