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ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 247 | by Marshall Ndlela
Zwelinzima Vavi calls on all South Africans to join national shutdown on Wednesday
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) is calling on all South Africans to join their national shutdown on Wednesday.Thousands of workers affiliated with Saftu and Congress of So...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 20:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
South Africa becoming another Zimbabwe, unions plan national shutdown
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is planning a national shutdown to protest the rising costs of living in the country and the ongoing energy crisis.SAFTU is the country's s...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:42hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Diepsloot shutdown...as South Africans fight foreigners
Reports coming from neighbouring South Africa indicate that residents of the poverty stricken Diepsloot township in Gauteng have launched an Operation Khumbulekhaya which is aimed at removing fo...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Africa'second revolution whose time has come: Breaking-away from oppressive partisan poverty politics
The high-sounding and inspirational liberation of the entire of Africa by political parties and liberation movements that lost its cause! The law-abiding citizens that have been reduced to the level o...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 21:20hrs | 7 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
South African top leader endorses Chamisa
The South African Federation of Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has given a thumbs up to MDC leader Nelson Chamisa for his ability to rally Zimbabweans around the change agenda....Published: 28 May 2019 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Opposition leaders arrested as scores are killed' says Dzamara
Opposition leaders in Zimbabwe are reportedly being arrested by police and members of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces as government is intensifying the crackdown on protestors who embarked on a violent na...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 07:30hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zuming' against white monopoly capital
Long after President Jacob Zuma announced his midnight Cabinet reshuffle that claimed the scalps of four ministers and several deputies, South Africa is still ruminating on the possible impact of the ...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Lovemore Ranga Mataire
SA violence, murders about 'instant wealth'
Johannesburg - The violence that erupted in parts of Tshwane over the past week, the political killings in KwaZulu-Natal and the general unrest over leadership positions in the ANC all boiled down...Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma willing to step down as SA President
Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma is willing to step down in order to recover the ANC's "integrity", a newspaper yesterday reported senior party sources as saying.The top ANC members tol...Published: 14 May 2016 at 09:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
DA's Maimaine wanted to hire Zwelinzima Vavi
Johannesburg - Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been dodging offers to join political parties and become Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate, he told News24 on Thursday. ...Published: 13 May 2016 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malema planning a coup
Johannesburg - Cosatu on Monday accused EFF leader Julius Malema of planning to overthrow the government."For us, we can see the issue is not about elections, the issue is about a long-planned...Published: 25 Apr 2016 at 15:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ANC branches ready to 'revolt'
Johannesburg - It is time for ANC branches to revolt and reclaim the party.This was the feeling expressed by members, from various branches, attending the Liliesleaf Farm branch's political di...Published: 08 Apr 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Agencies
Rape accused Zwilinzima Vavi says 'Zuma will turn SA into another Zimbabwe'
Former Congress of the South African Trade Unions General-Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi who was accused of raping a fellow Cosatu employee has warned that South Africa will become the next Zimba...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 13:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA ConCourt legalises adultery
Johannesburg - For many years, if you cheated on your spouse in South Africa, you could end up being sued by the innocent partner. Not anymore.The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that adu...Published: 21 Jun 2015 at 11:30hrs | | by Staff reporter I iol
'It will take 520 years for blacks to earn same salary as whites'
Pretoria - White workers are paid four times more than their African counterparts, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said on Monday."It will take 520 years for Africans to earn ...Published: 10 Mar 2014 at 16:33hrs | | by Sapa
Workers' Unions should avoid the Tsvangirai option, says NUM
The National Union of Mineworkers on Saturday said South African unions should avoid the Morgan Tsvangirai option option where trade unionist becomes a politician thinking they can take power....Published: 23 Feb 2014 at 14:30hrs | 1 | by Sapa
'Let us not bury ANC with Mandela,' says Vavi
Mthatha - Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called for unity within the tripartite alliance and the ANC to ensure the party is not buried with former president Nelson Mandela....Published: 14 Dec 2013 at 15:37hrs | | by Sapa
Vavi's 'bogus' intelligence report with Zimbabweans in project distabilise SA - Full document
A Zimbabwean man has been named in handling an ANCYL project to turn against the RSA government, a reported that has been leaked in a 'bogus' intelligence report by Zwelinzima Vavi reveals.Th...Published: 17 Aug 2013 at 08:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Keep your pants zipped, says Malema
Johannesburg - EFF leader Julius Malema has come out in defence of Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, while urging EFF members to be careful and keep their "governments" inside their zippers....Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malema's EFF secures 1000 new members on the first day
Johannesburg - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it has secured over 1 000 new members."We received 1 100 new members on the first day of recruiting," said party leader Julius Malema at...Published: 28 Jul 2013 at 06:10hrs | | by SAPA
Zwelinzima Vavi embroiled in rape scandal
Johannesburg - Cosatu general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is embroiled in an alleged rape and blackmail scandal in which he is accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague who then demanded R2m for...Published: 27 Jul 2013 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by City Press
Interview with a despot - Dali Tambo and the Robert Mugabe interview
Cyberspace has gone mad over the past few days, following the interview of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe by Dali Tambo on his recently revived acclaimed show; People of the South.In his u...Published: 04 Jun 2013 at 14:05hrs | 19 | by Thamsanqa N. Ncube
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
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 | 4 | by times
Zuma quell fears of Zimbabwe-style land grabs
Land reform must be conducted within the confines of the Constitution, President Jacob Zuma says."Land reform is urgent but requires careful handling and consultation, and must be conducted w...Published: 27 Jun 2011 at 14:55hrs | 1 | by Sapa
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 | 33 | by Sapa
South Africa's Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli pulled out of Cosatu’s 25th anniversary celebrations
South Africa's Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli (People’s Poet) distraught with Cosatu for not including his name on the list of artists who were advertise...Published: 12 Dec 2010 at 01:08hrs | 2 | by Byo24
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