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Ramaphosa's fitness to lead ANC renewal questioned
In a recent interview with Sunday World Engage, Solly Mapaila, the general secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), reiterated his long-standing concerns about President Cyril Ramaphosaâ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 933 | by Staff reporter
South African fiber providers are gradually forming local monopolies
The South African fiber internet market, once praised for its Open Access model, is now seeing a rise in monopolistic practices by Fibre Network Operators (FNOs) that control neighbourhoods, estates, ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:27hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Fikile Mbalula killing Chris Hani again
It seems the dust has not yet settled between ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi as talk of "rogueness in the ANC" sparks debate. Earlier this month, Mbalu...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 13:23hrs | 2167 | by Staff reporter
SACP rejects ANC invitation for 100 days of GNU celebrations
Johannesburg, South Africa – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has officially declined an invitation from the African National Congress (ANC) to participate in the celebrations marking the fi...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:06hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula summons Lesufi to Luthuli House over public anti-GNU remarks
ANC Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi was on Monday summoned to Luthuli House to answer to national officials about his negative public remarks regarding the government of national unity (GNU).The ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 13:50hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
'Dare touch Panyaza Lesufi'
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has urged its alliance partners to unite in support of Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Panyaza Lesufi in response to the Democratic Allianc...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:49hrs | 1370 | by Staff reporter
Solly Moholo has died
Legendary gospel artist Solly Moholo has died, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday evening. The musician had been ill since August.Born Solomon Molokoane in Soshanguve, Pretoria, ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 09:06hrs | 1152 | 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 | 552 | by Staff reporter
DA to protect Ramaphosa, guns for Mashatile
While the DA will now protect ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, it still wants Ramaphosa's deputy Paul Mashatile answering to the police for several allegations - including c...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 10:05hrs | 1928 | 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
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wedding was a political statement
HIGH-PROFILE weddings, especially those of the rich, famous and powerful - very important persons (VIPs) - are renowned worldwide for their grandeur, luxury and vibrant celebrations.These ausp...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Sadc generals congratulate Chiwengas
Military Commanders in SADC have congratulated Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga, on their wedding.Acting President Chiwenga is a retired Comm...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Amagrootman leaves audience in stitches
During the 2023 Intwasa Art Festival koBulawayo, the South African play "Amagrootman" took center stage at the Bulawayo Theatre, leaving the audience in fits of laughter.Written by Solly Malak...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 09:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chunga jailed for life in SA over highway crimes
A 41-year-old Zimbabwean man believed to be part of a syndicate of armed robbers who have been terrorizing motorists along the N1 highway between Musina and Makhado towns in Limpopo province has been ...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA deploys soldiers to stop truck attacks
CRISIS talks about trucking violence were continuing on Saturday after police minister Bheki Cele said soldiers would patrol roads targeted by saboteurs.Violent attacks have claimed the life o...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 15:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Growing Authoritarianism prompts South African delegation visit to Zimbabwe
A delegation from South Africa's, African National Congress (ANC) visited Zimbabwe on a fact-finding mission and try to map a way forward in mediating dialogue and mend relations between the two main ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Prince Njagu
South African Communist Party slams Zanu-PF over growing authoritarianism
The SACP's first deputy secretary Solly Mapaila has hit out at the Zimbabwean government and Zanu-PF for its "growing authoritarianism", a stance that contradicts that of its alliance partner, the ANC...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF big guns fight over SA help
Sharp differences have emerged in Zanu-PF over the push by South Africa and ANC to help end Zimbabwe's decades-long crises. At the same time, political analysts said the differences had nothin...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe turns 95, 9 things you didn't know about him
Robert Mugabe is turning 95 and his birthday has been declared a holiday in Zimbabwe. The holiday was mooted by the ruling ZANU-PF youth league to honor their then icon, whose birthday had since the 1...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 23:19hrs | | by BBC
Plot to oust 'Uncle Tom' Maimane grows
The resignation of DA policy head Gwen Ngwenya this week has emboldened a lobby within the party to push for leader Mmusi Maimane to leave his position after elections.Ngwenya resigned in an e...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 19:29hrs | | by City Press
Cyril Ramaphosa 'dodged a coup' in SA
South Africa narrowly averted a mutiny by soldiers loyal to former president Jacob Zuma on the eve of his forced resignation in February.Highly placed sources within the security forces and AN...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 19:55hrs | | by City Press
Zanu PF will need radical economic transformation, and it can benefit all Zimbabweans
Radical economic transformation is not private corporate, personal, state-captured, family interests propagated in the name of all black people.South African Communist Party second deputy gene...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:32hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Pastor Detrick Haddon heads to the UK
Levels are going higher and higher and the doors are opening further for the Rainbow Entertainment and Promotions following their scintillating delivery of a "sold out" and very successful event with ...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:36hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa sparks Cabinet panic
President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to show his mettle in the face of a tug-of-war over who will get the call-up and who will be benched as he compiles his first Cabinet.Ramaphosa put current ...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 05:40hrs | | by Sapa
Gospel festival brings Gwanda to a standstill
AN atmosphere of praise, worship and thanksgiving engulfed Phelandaba Stadium as the Gwanda Gospel Festival brought the mining town to a standstill.The festival which started on Friday and end...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artists' participation in politics
The 'Arts' sector has for years complained that the government and politicians are not respecting them by not listening to their demands. Since 1980 the Zanu PF government has never appointed a cabine...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
Motion of no confidence tabled against Zuma at ANC meeting
Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma is fighting for political survival after another motion of no confidence was tabled against him at a meeting of the ANC's national executive committee (NEC) in Pret...Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:41hrs | | by Tshidi Madia and Mahlatse Gallens, News24
WATCH: South African gospel artists set to rock England tomorrow
The long awaited gospel show has finally came, South African ...Published: 05 May 2017 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa the ANC sell-out?
Johannesburg - The divisions in the tripartite alliance over the ANC's succession battle played out at Cosatu's nationwide May Day rallies with President Jacob Zuma and his "allies" booed while his d...Published: 02 May 2017 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: William McDowell wows fans in Birmingham, UK
William McDowell thrilled fans at the packed Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham organised by one of the top Christian event organisers in the UK, the Rainbow Entertainment and Promotions.T...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 20:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Residents turn away Democratic Alliance mayor
Johannesburg - Residents of Soshanguve refused to be addressed by the City of Tshwane's Mayor Solly Msimanga at the Matubase Community Hall, leading to him leaving the imbizo in Pretoria on Sunday...Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 17:14hrs | 1 | by new24.com
SA Maskandi outfit dedicate song to Bosso
South Africa-based Zimbabwean maskandi outfit Ezika Dibi led by Thabani Dibi Sibanda has released a 13-track album titled Umahlalegangeni, with one song dedicated to Bulawayo football giants Highl...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma must voetsek, says Maimane
DA leader Mmusi Maimane told thousands of party members who had marched to the Constitutional Court on Friday morning that President Jacob Zuma must "voetsek". "Zuma must voetsek, he must just...Published: 16 Apr 2016 at 13:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa leads the 'anti-Zuma brigade'
The Gupta-owned New Age and ANN7 media outlets have published the names of ANC politicians its sources say are behind a political plot to have the president recalled.At the epicenter of the re...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele accuses promoter
POPULAR dance queen Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi has accused a little known promoter of using her name to promote the Bulawayo Music Awards, saying the whole thing was the work of con artistes.A mes...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zimbabwean stoned to death in SA
In yet another incident of mob violence, a suspect believed to be Zimbabwean was beaten to death by community members at Kurhuleni last Wednesday.Nowa Gonai, was allegedly part of a group ...Published: 29 Jun 2015 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo boy joins Joyous Celebration
TAKESURE "Zamar" Ncube has reached a great milestone in his music career after signing for renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration.He will feature in the Joyous 19 live recordin...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe submits 2017 Afcon bid
Zimbabwe has decided to go it alone in bidding to stage the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), just days after attempts to submit a joint proposal with Botswana were thwarted when the Botswana Footba...Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Solly Mahlangu jets in
Award winning South African gospel musician Solly Mahlangu, who is in the capital ahead of his performance at Harare Gardens on Saturday, says local gospel music is poised for greatness.Mahlan...Published: 06 Sep 2013 at 13:39hrs | | by arts reporter
Obert Mpofu goes to church - Video
The outgoing Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Dr Obert Mpofu today delivered at lecture on mining at the Harvest House International church, one of the leading Pentecostal churches in...Published: 31 Aug 2013 at 18:29hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Solly Mahlangu to perform at Harvest House concert
ALL is set for the annual Harvest House International Church concert which will see both local and international artistes performing on Sunday at ZITF Hall Number 4. Local groups such as ZimP...Published: 28 Aug 2013 at 05:49hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
SA gospel artiste Solly Mahlangu to perform in Bulawayo
AWARD-winning South African gospel artiste Solly Mahlangu will next month perform in Bulawayo. Mahlangu will be in the city on 1 September for the an...Published: 15 Aug 2013 at 00:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Award-winning SA gospel musician to perform in BYO
Award-winning South African gospel musician Sifiso Ncwane will grace Bulawayo on Sunday at a music extravaganza slated for Amazulu Sports Stadium.Ncwane, who is one of South Africa's best-sel...Published: 06 Apr 2013 at 20:42hrs | | by Nyasha Chingono
5 killed in patrol helicopter crash in Kruger National Park, SA
Five people died when a helicopter crashed in the Kruger National Park on Saturday evening, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said."The helicopter was on a scheduled aerial patrol of the K...Published: 31 Mar 2013 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mystery over ownership of impounded R4 million Rolls-Royce Ghost en route to Zim
Mystery surrounds the ownership of a second-hand Rolls-Royce Ghost, which has been stored at the Sunnyside police station for more than two years after the police seized it on the N1 North, near the P...Published: 01 Mar 2013 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido's Tsa Mandebele scoops 12th Metro FM song of the year
MULTI-TALENTED South Africa-based Zimbabwe artist Oskido's (real name Oscar Mdlongwa) song Tsa Mandebele has been named as 12th Metro FM song of the year, beating DJ Zinhle's My name is (Zinhle),...Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 20:26hrs | | by Arts reporter
Solly Mahlangu to perform in Bulawayo
SOUTH African gospel artistes, Solly Mahlangu and Keke, will on Sunday perform in Bulawayo at Queens Sports Club at the grand finale of the annual Harvest House International Church Apostolic/Prophe...Published: 23 Aug 2012 at 06:31hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zahara bags 8 SAMA awards
Cape Town - MUSIC sensation Zahara bagged an astonishing EIGHT awards at the MTN South African Music Awards held in Sun City on Monday night.The singer, born Bulelwa Mkutukana, won in all the...Published: 01 May 2012 at 11:35hrs | | by Moyo Roy
HIV positive doctor blames wife for the virus
AN HIV-positive medical doctor in South Africa's Krugersdorp surburb on the West Rand has laid charges of attempted murder against his wife.Kagiso police spokesman Warrant Officer Solly Sibiy...Published: 16 Sep 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Sapa
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