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Gayton McKenzie being investigated for financial abuse
The Economic Freedom Fighters confirmed that the Public Protector will investigate Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's alleged financial misconduct. This was after he reportedly spent ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa sold out the black man's struggle
SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila has once again accused the ANC of selling out and associating itself with weak allies of the Government of National Unity (GNU).Mapaila, who has been vocal...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:56hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
100 days later, black unions reject the GNU
Despite the 100-day milestone since President Cyril Ramaphosa's Government of National Unity (GNU) was established, black trade unions, particularly those aligned with the Congress of South African Tr...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 18:01hrs | 3695 | by Staff reporter
Malema calls McKenzie a 'bandit', McKenzie hits back with 'cockroach' slur
Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has retaliated against EFF leader Julius Malema for referring to him as a "lepantiti" (jailbird). McKenzie described Malema as a "cockroach"....Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 11:54hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
South African beauty contestant faces xenophobic backlash over Nigerian heritage
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student from Soweto, has recently found herself at the epicentre of a heated national debate, exposing a persistent strain of xenophobia within South African soci...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:31hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa has long been engaging Helen Zille for a coalition
The DA's federal chairperson, Helen Zille, has intimated that President Cyril Ramaphosa had long been in negotiations with her party about the possibility of a coalition before the decision was taken ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 14:15hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation still Gayton McKenzie party's top priority
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) is not backing down on the call for mass deportation of illegal immigrants, despite them being featured in the Government of National Unity (GNU).The PA’s deputy ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:25hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean association goes after Gayton McKenzie, lodges 'hate speech' criminal complaint
A criminal complaint has been made against incoming sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance party, for "incitement of xenophobic violence, hate speech and i...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:08hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya loses Chitungwiza master plan deal
Chitungwiza Municipality has terminated a controversial deal with Wistmer Investments for funding its master plan, deciding to finance the process independently. The cash-strapped council had struggle...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:22hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in South Africa to witness 'the return of apartheid'?
President Mnangagwa has arrived in South Africa for the inauguration of his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa.South Africa's African National Congress and the Democratic All...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 08:59hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zuma to expose 'white agents'
Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party leader, Jacob Zuma, through the party's spokesperson addressed the media on Sunday night where he slammed the newly formed Government of National Unity. Zuma while ...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From Ramaphoria to Ramageddon
Many political observers have reacted with both "shock and awe" to the astounding performance of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party in one of South Africa's most contested elections.Indeed, to borrow...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 15:01hrs | 2 | by Sipho Seepe
WATCH: Helen Zille will not chase Zimbabweans from South Africa
Democratic Alliance (DA) federal executive chairperson Helen Zille has indicated that if her party takes over in South Africa, they will not be populist and chase Zimbabweans out of the country....Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 09:33hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
480 individuals intercepted at SA borders found without the requisite documentation
In light of the debate surrounding South Africa's borders across various platforms, Dr Mike Masiapato, the commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), has presented figures documenting the ...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Gayton McKenzie is not from Gweru, Zimbabwe
Gayton McKenzie, a South African politician and a previously convicted bank robber, refutes allegations suggesting he hails from Gweru, Zimbabwe. As the president of the Patriotic Alliance political p...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
SA enforces stringent controls at Beitbridge border
Stringent measures are being enforced at the Beitbrige border post as thousands of Zimbabweans return to South Africa after the festive season.The Border Management Authority (BMA) said that t...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Gayton McKenzie takes his anti-immigrants vigilantism to the Limpopo River in Beitbridge
Recklessly xenophobic South African opposition Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie and members of his right-wing party took their anti-immigrants vigilantism to the Limpopo River in Beitbri...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 09:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
WATCH:Gayton McKenzie praises foreigners...says South Africans are lazy
In a resurfaced vintage video circulating on the internet, Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance, is under fire for controversial remarks made during an interview on SABC's Morning Live sh...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Pastors urged to have armed bodyguards
The dire necessity of providing armed protection for pastors has been tragically underscored by the events surrounding the funeral of the late Pastor Dawan Rasheed Gordon, affectionately known as Prop...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 04:35hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa, Zimbabwe in behind the scenes talks
The South African government and the governing ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa are engaged in new secret talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's freshly-minted administration to resol...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Gayton McKenzie says Zimbabweans are cowards
Ex-convict and outspoken South African Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie, notorious for his xenophobic outbursts and anti-immigrant campaign, as well as fuelling aggressive anti-foreigners sen...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa: Ngayende ngabude! What?
Malema is very crafty, just like that red fox, neh? He has outsmarted everyone this time around. He can hide behind load shedding, rise in crime, Phalaphalagate etc as reasons he wants Ramaphosa gone....Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:34hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Hooker bashed for refusing US$2 romp
A KARIBA commercial sex worker was heavily assaulted by four youths for refusing to entertain one of them in exchange for a US$2 fee.Gladys Mudubiwa (33) was left nursing a bloodied left eye, ...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans face 'modern day Mfecane' in South Africa
ZIMBABWEANS in SA are living in a perilous state of uncertainty as the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) system is due to come to an end in June 2023.There are reports of Zimbabweans, living and...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:16hrs | | by Ciaran Ryan
Chamisa accuses Larry Mavhima and July Moyo of organising Gokwe violence
CITIZENS Coalition for Change(CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, has accused Zanu-PF ministers Larry Mavhima and July Moyo of disrupting his party's planned rally in Gokwe-Kabuyuni on Thursday.This ...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 20:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Deport all foreigners en masse' Ramaphosa told
Extremist xenophobic group #PutSouthAfricaFirst has called upon South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to initiate the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the neighboring country. ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 12:45hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
REVEALED: America panics over ZANU PF...funds #OperationDudula
As Zimbabwe continues to neutralize the 22 year illegal USA sponsored sanctions propelling the Americans into a frustration mode, a despairing America is turning to ex-convicts, fraudsters, gold digge...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 17:13hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Sibanda
Bimha sucked into deadly Zanu-PF wrangle
Zanu-PF national political commissar, Mike Bimha, has been caught up in the deadly factional firestorm raging in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Midlands backyard amid reports he received a US$4 000 ca...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mudha still using state security aides
FORMER State Security minister Owen "Mudha" Ncube (pictured), who was last month fired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa for allegedly fanning division and Zanu-PF factionalism in the Midlands province ...Published: 05 Feb 2022 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's allies continue minting it
FEASIBILITY studies of the shady US$1.3 billion petroleum pipeline project, whose cost has quickened from US$850 million to US$1.3 billion and will ultimately surge to US$4 billion, are nearing comple...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 17:00hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Owen 'Mudha' Ncube overplayed his hand
BY the time fired State Security minister Owen "Mudha" Ncube was removed from office, he had become a Frankenstein monster for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as he was now causing havoc in his home pro...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 15:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
10 reasons to consider African trade and investment opportunities in 2022
1. Visible green shoots – rising commodity pricesThe pandemic closed borders and stopped trade, other than for essentials, across the continent and was the principal reason for a decline in ...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:19hrs | 7 | by Lerisha Naidu
Zimbabwe's 2017 coup coalition collapses
THE fact that Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is contemplating challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the Zanu-PF presidency at the party's elective congress next year, while factions loyal ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to tackle Mnangagwa
IN a move that could have far-reaching political consequences for the ruling Zanu-PF and the nation, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is contemplating challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa in th...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF conference lacked strategic imperatives for economic growth
THE Zanu-PF conference is of strategic importance due to its potential of providing simultaneous and sequential signal on the general direction or economic trajectory of the country. It is also not fa...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:30hrs | | by Brian Sedze
Mudha Ncube plays hidden card in tussle for Midlands
THE Zanu-PF Midlands provincial elections pitting State Security minister Owen Mudha Ncube (pictured) and incumbent Daniel McKenzie Ncube has taken a new dimension, amid reports the former has chicken...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tense as factional intrigue overshadows upcoming conference
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will preside over a potentially heated Zanu-PF conference in Bindura next week amid bruising infighting in the Midlands and Masvingo, with the party leader expected to cra...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mudha Ncube plays hidden card in tussle for Midlands
THE Zanu-PF Midlands provincial elections pitting State Security minister Owen Mudha Ncube and incumbent Daniel McKenzie Ncube has taken a new dimension, amid reports the former has chickened out to p...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Midlands leaders in bruising fist fight
FACTIONAL violence in Zanu-PF has turned physical in the Midlands province, with senior officials exchanging blows in public last weekend in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's troubled citadel.Pre...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 20:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's leadership deficiency exposed by Zanu-PF's vicious factional fights
GROWING infighting in Zanu-PF, especially among President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies in his political citadel, the Midlands, is testimony to weak leadership which has failed to stem the internal stri...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs question Mnangagwa's legitimacy
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa, struggling to consolidate and maintain power at the volatile helm amid renewed internal Zanu-PF infighting and disintegration of the coalition which drove his ...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 18:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nasty factional fights boil in Mnangagwa's backyard
INTENSE inter-factional fights to control President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province Midlands, pitting two rival groups backing State Security minister Owen Mudha Ncube and the incumbent chairperson...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 18:56hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF factions in mudslinging campaigns
A BATTLE for the post of Zanu-PF Midlands provincial chairperson has ensued with party stalwarts already engaging in underground campaigns despite an official directive that members should desist from...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Controversial pipeline deal to balloon to US$4 billion
FRESH details on the controversial US$1.3 billion new pipeline project, whose implementation is being spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and business cronies, have emerged showing...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa associates behind the US$1.3 billion mega deal
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and business cronies, including his new associate Eddie Cross, are behind the new US$1.3 billion megabucks petroleum products pipeline project – whose cost h...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 18:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scottish-born, New Zealand-bred rugby star relishing Zimbabwe Sables dance
HE was born in Glasgow in Scotland to Zimbabwean parents, grew up in New Zealand, where he honed his rugby skills at the famed Waikato Rugby Academy, had stints in his native country with the PRO14 si...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two-thirds of Chamisa's top brass to join us this year, says Zanu-PF
ZANU-PF is being accused of using its deep pockets to entice disgruntled members of the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa to cross the floor.After Zanu-PF Midlands Province chairperson Daniel...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 10:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa considering a cabinet reshuffle
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, rattled by the recent loss of three ministers to Covid-19, is considering a cabinet reshuffle that has sparked fierce jostling in Zanu-PF and government.Foreign A...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Should I Stay or Should I Go to Arbitration Proceedings?
Arbitration is often viewed as a better suited forum than litigation to make use of when a dispute arises. However, not all parties are swayed by this appeal, as was the case in the recent decis...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by John Bell
Govt food aid diverted to Zanu-PF DCC election campaigns
SOME Zanu-PF MPs vying to be chairpersons in the party's district coordinating committees (DCCs) are reported to be diverting government food aid meant for vulnerable families and selectively donating...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
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