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Blade Nzimande told to resign
In response to a question from the DA regarding his potential resignation following perceived "failures," Minister Blade Nzimande asserted that the country would not go back to apartheid.In a ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's Cabinet - Full list
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally named his Cabinet, which comprises representatives from the Government of National Unity (GNU) signatories.Ramaphosa named the National Executive in a...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 08:23hrs | 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
Gwanda based war vet Nkomo awaits hero status
THE first commander of the ZPRA women camp in Zambia, Mkushi during the armed struggle, Highten Khuluma Nkomo commonly known as Billy Mzamo who died on Wednesday at his homestead in Gwanda District su...Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa booed, abandons workers day celebrations
Cyril Ramaphosa had to leave Cosatu's Worker's Day rally in the North West in a police Nyala as aggrieved workers stormed the stage in the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday with cries of "he [Ramaphosa...Published: 01 May 2022 at 14:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Maponga apologises to Ndebeles over Gukurahundi rant
Former Seventh Day Adventist Bishop Joshua Maponga has issued an apology to the people of Zimbabwe after he posted an article saying the people of Matabeleland should forgive the Shona people of the G...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 10:23hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ANC could be a rural party like Zanu-PF
SOUTH Africa's Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Blade Nzimande has warned the ANC that it risks becoming a rural party like Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF.Nzimande was addressing the commemoration...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 19:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Eswatini closes schools indefinitely as pro-democracy protests flare up
Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, said Saturday it had shut its schools "indefinitely with immediate effect" as the country faces a wave of pro-democracy protests.Protests have flared...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 21:36hrs | | by Staff writer
Cyril Ramaphosa appears to be using the ANC's step-aside rule to target, purge political opponents
President Cyril Ramaphosa increasingly appears to be using the ANC's "step-aside" rule to target and purge his political opponents, while affirming his untouchable supporters, before next year's elect...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Clyde Ramalaine
A country in 'crisis' cannot guarantee access to land
The term "crisis" is the latest buzzword in Zimbabwe meriting the attention of scholarly researches to establish if it is being used in the proper context. Opposition political parties are in overdriv...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 06:52hrs | | by Pardon Muzavazi
ANC refuses to be intimated by Zanu-PF
ZANU PF has warned South Africa's ANC not to treat Zimbabwe as one of the neighbouring country's provinces with party spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa saying South Africa's ruling party does not have an...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa a regional rebel'
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a rebel who is starting many fires that could destabilise the region if left unchecked.This comes am...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
'There is a crisis in Zimbabwe' South African leader says
South African Communist Party Secretary Bonginkosi Emmanuel Blade Nzimande says Zimabbwe has a crisis and the South African government must acknowledge that reality.Nzimande was addressing his...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 13:24hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA billionaire sues Botswana paper for R6.7m
The newspaper that published an article accusing Bridgette Radebe of interfering in Botswana politics and claimed that her brother Patrice Motsepe smuggled R22 million to influence succession politics...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 19:53hrs | | by Citizen
PHOTOS: Cyril Ramaphosa lands in Harare
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has landed in Harare ahead of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission set for Tuesday.He was met at the airport by Mnangagwa who is ho...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 18:53hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa throws lavish party for Ramaphosa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has prepared a dinner banquet to welcome the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa who is landing in the country for the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commissi...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 13:11hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa should expect no bailout from Ramaphosa
As the South African President jets in today those close to him yesterday said that Harare should not expect a bailout from its northern neighbour, which is facing a tricky election this year....Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SA ministers arrive for BNC talks
Three South African ministers arrived in the country last night for the third session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission, with president Cyril Ramaphosa expected to jet in today. ...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa flies in tomorrow
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will arrive in Harare tomorrow for the third session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) that is expected to deepen bilateral relations an...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA's Malusi Gigaba resigns
South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Knowledge Nkanyezi Gigaba has resigned. He tendered his resignation to President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Gigaba indicat...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 15:15hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Not My President - I am an Urbanite
Our hearts bleed with those who were slain by the trigger-happy military on Wednesday. What is more flabbergasting is the lack of sensitivity by those responsible of arming the soldiers with live bull...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Dr Gus Manatsa
Zuma warns detractors
Former president Jacob Zuma has "warned" those who continue to speak about him in public not to "provoke" him.Zuma told his detractors to keep quiet and discuss their own organisations, not hi...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Zuma fighting Ramaphosa's economic reforms
South Africa's former leader Jacob Zuma is impeding a crackdown on corruption by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) under President Cyril Ramaphosa, the head of the communist party said....Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Reuters
Zuma takes on white monopoly capital
Johannesburg - When president Jacob Zuma's term expires in 2019,many South Africans will remember him as the leader who risked his presidency by taking on white monopoly capital-the powerful apartheid...Published: 10 Jul 2017 at 11:25hrs | 2 | by Thabo Kunene
Misihairabwi warns Tsvangirai et al.
Outspoken opposition Member of Parliament Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga warns that Zanu-PF will not agree to electoral reforms before next year's elections and calls on the opposition to focus on ge...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Blade Nzimande is a 'daft politician', claims Zanu-PF
Manicaland Provincial Affairs minister Mandi Chimene has slammed South Africa's Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande, labelling him a "daft politician", after he described President Robert Mugabe'...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Blade Nzimande slams Mugabe's Zanu-PF
South Africa (SA)'s Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande has slammed President Robert Mugabe's long-ruling Zanu-PF, labelling it a "rural party".The general secretary of South African Comm...Published: 31 May 2017 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians mourn Lundi
After a long battle with stomach TB and liver complications award-winning gospel star Lundi Tyamara has died.Sources close to the musician confirmed he died in an Edenvale hospital Johanne...Published: 28 Jan 2017 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mamelodi Sundowns in a fix over Mahachi
Mamelodi Sundowns is in quandary over Zimbabwean attacking midfielder Kudakwashe Mahachi.Mahachi is back with Masandawana.However, three teams have inquired over his availability....Published: 15 Jul 2016 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Derrick Ndzimande rescues Zimbabwean artiste
LITTLE known aspiring gospel artiste Thulani Khumalo who is also visually impaired has said he forgives all those who duped him while he was trying to realise his musicals career.The music ind...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:45hrs | 7 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Zimbabwean striker give Jomo Cosmos maiden win
A first half goal by Zimbabwean Charlton Mashumba saw Jomo Cosmos bagging their maiden South African Absa Premiership win since their return to the Premier Soccer League when they defeated Polokwane C...Published: 02 Nov 2015 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man's private parts crushed with stone over girlfriend
A MAN from Tshanke in Nkayi had to be rushed to a hospital after his girlfriend grinded his testicles with a stone in a fight over a girlfriend.The court heard that Busani Moyo and Thando Nzim...Published: 29 Aug 2015 at 14:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shows must go on - Soul brothers
The MBAQANGA group Soul Brothers has vowed to continue with holding of shows after losing their lead singer David Masondo.The group held a meeting to discuss its future plans on Thursday l...Published: 26 Jul 2015 at 08:16hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Late Soul Brothers legend David Masondo had 40 children
THE late Soul Brothers legend David "Mdavu" Masondo (67) made a lot of music and he may have made many children."I don't mean to embarrass my late father, but he had about 40 children. I'll re...Published: 10 Jul 2015 at 08:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Soul brother's lead singer Masondo dies
The SOUL Brothers lead singer David Masondo has died. The 67-year-old died at Garden City Hospital in Mayfair, Joburg, this afternoon. The soul brothers group has a large followin...Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
New South Africa cabinet
President : Jacob Zuma.Deputy President: Cyril RamaphosaThe new list of ministers is as follows:Minister in the Presidency: Jeff RadebeMinister of Women: Susan ShabanguMiniste...Published: 25 May 2014 at 20:48hrs | | by SA
Lundi jets in for Harare concert
South Africa's gospel prodigy Lundi Tyamara is expected to jet into the country today for a gospel concert dubbed Torumbidza Season 1 to be held at Harare Gardens on October 5.The musician, wh...Published: 29 Sep 2013 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
ANC marks 20 years since Hani assassination
Johannesburg - The ANC paid tribute to former SA Communist Party leader Chris Hani the 20th anniversary of his assassination on Wednesday, saying he would have played an important role in government ...Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 07:19hrs | | by Sapa
Find new solutions to today's problems instead of dwelling on the liberation struggle
SOUTH African Communist Party general-secretary and Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande has called on former regional liberation movements in power to adapt and find new solutions to today's prob...Published: 11 Aug 2012 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nationalisation critics blowing hot air
THE 24th national congress of the ANC’s Youth League happened exactly a month ago. The commentaries and reactions of various sections of the media since the congress confirm our char...Published: 18 Jul 2011 at 05:09hrs | | by Julius Malema
SA Communist Party supports Malema on nationalisation
SA Communist Party general secretary Blade Nzimande says the party supports the ANC Youth League's nationalisation calls - but some of them are not "genuine" and must be discussed.Nzimande la...Published: 04 Jul 2011 at 07:53hrs | | by times
Nzimande slam calls to nationalise S.Africa mines
Calls to nationalise South Africa's mines by factions in the ruling ANC are a front to bail out struggling black-owned companies, Communist Party boss Blade Nzimande said on Tuesday.The radica...Published: 28 Jun 2011 at 11:02hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Derrick Nzimande, Makhabane, Joyous celebration lined up for Zim show
Sipho Makhabane and Derrick Nzimande are expected in the country for a performance on May 7 courtesy of TN Bank which is going to hold the launch of "Bank Malls" at the HICC. Nzimande is one...Published: 24 Apr 2011 at 12:49hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Zuma sues Zapiro, Avusa for R5m
Johannesburg - South Africa President Jacob Zuma is suing a media house Avusa for R5m for Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro's Lady Justice rape cartoon, The Times reported on Tuesday....Published: 14 Dec 2010 at 17:55hrs | 19 | by Sapa
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