Vusi Shongwe hijacked and kidnapped, MK Party demands urgent security for MPs
Vusi Shongwe hijacked and kidnapped in Tembisa, prompting the MK Party to demand urgent extra security for MPs on the high-risk ad hoc committee.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quits MK Party amid Russia war and terrorism trial scandals
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament and the MK Party as she faces a terrorism trial and a Russia war recruitment scandal.
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Ramaphosa closes G20 presidency with symbolic handover as US skips ceremony
President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the G20 presidency with a symbolic gavel transfer to the US, which was absent from the summit’s finale.
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US revokes Naledi Pandor’s visa as diplomatic tensions rise ahead of Johannesburg G20
Naledi Pandor’s US visa was revoked during a week of heightened G20 diplomacy in Johannesburg.
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LIVE STREAM: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee resumes today with Cedrick Nkabinde back on the stand
The Parliament Ad Hoc Committee today resumes its hearings with Cedrick Nkabinde returning to continue his evidence.
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What is the G20? Everything you need to know as South Africa hosts the 2025 summit
What is G20 is trending as South Africa prepares to host this weekend’s Leaders’ Summit. Here’s a simple breakdown of how the G20 works, who is involved and what to expect from the 2025 gathering.
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Lesufi Panyaza survives no-confidence motion but trouble still brews
Gauteng Premier Lesufi Panyaza survived a motion of no confidence on Friday, but tensions continue to escalate as Solidarity prepares urgent court action over the removal of its controversial banner.
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Watch: Awkward moment when Donald Trump is asked about Epstein emails [video]
Things got awkward when Donald Trump was grilled on the documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including Epstein emails that reference the US President.
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G20 Leaders’ Summit: Here’s everything you must expect
As Johannesburg prepares to host the South Africa G20 Summit, side events, protests and diplomatic tensions are shaping the atmosphere ahead of the leaders’ meeting.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement [WATCH LIVE]
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament today, outlining government’s fiscal framework and economic priorities for the year ahead.
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US sources confirm Trump, Vance not attending G20 Leaders Summit 2025
A White House source has confirmed that neither President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 Leaders Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, affirming Washington’s full boycott of the event.
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Solidarity threatens legal action over Lesufi removing ‘race’ banner
Civil rights group Solidarity has threatened to take legal action against the Johannesburg city council after its 70-metre billboard criticising South Africa’s racial policies was removed, prompting a fiery response from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
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Senzo Mchunu speaks out after handing in devices to authorities
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has addressed the public after handing over his electronic devices to police investigating allegations of corruption and interference in politically linked murder probes.
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Who is Andrea Johnson? – IDAC head tells all about corruption in police ministry
Andrea Johnson, the head of South Africa’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), appeared before Parliament on Thursday, revealing how her office is navigating deep-rooted corruption within the police ministry.
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Angelo Agrizzi sentenced to 10 years for Bosasa graft
Angelo Agrizzi has received a 10-year suspended sentence after entering a plea deal with the state over his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal.
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Dr John Hlophe kicked out of MK Party for alleged overreach
John Hlophe has been suspended from his roles as deputy president and caucus leader of the MK Party after Jacob Zuma accused him of making unauthorised decisions in Parliament.
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Zohran Mamdani: New York City’s new mayor has roots in South Africa
Zohran Mamdani, who spent part of his childhood in South Africa, has been elected as New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor in history.
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US reacts to polarising Dick Cheney’s death
Former US vice president Dick Cheney, a deeply influential yet divisive figure who shaped America’s post-9/11 foreign policy and championed the Iraq invasion, has died at age 84.
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Madlanga Commission returns after a day of bombshell revelations [WATCH LIVE]
The Madlanga Commission resumes hearings on Tuesday after explosive testimony from Hawks officials raised new questions about interference in the arrest of alleged criminal kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe.
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Carlos Manzo: Footage of Mexican mayor’s murder surfaces online [video]
Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in Mexico’s Michoacán state, was shot dead in front of dozens of people during Day of the Dead celebrations, despite being under police protection.
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Deputy President to address key issues in National Assembly on Thursday
Deputy President Mashatile will address questions concerning the government’s efforts to implement rapid response interventions for service delivery and to troubleshoot service delivery issues in various municipalities across the country.
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LIVE STREAM: Cassel Mathale returns to ad hoc committee hearing [video]
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is set to continue his testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee today after Tuesday’s session raised questions about his role and awareness of the Political Killings Task Team’s disbandment.
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Who is Cassel Mathale? – Ex-police minister appears before Parliament’s ad hoc committee [WATCH LIVE]
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale will appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee today and tomorrow, becoming the sixth witness in the inquiry into allegations raised by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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Paul Biya, who’s ruled Cameroon since 1982, wins Cameroon’s 2025 election
Paul Biya has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election with 53.66% of the vote, extending his more than four-decade rule.
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Watch live: Madlanga Commission resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after Friday’s explosive testimony from Witness C, who implicated senior police officials in a R1.2 billion SAPS tender scandal.
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Former White House insider claims Donald Trump is pushing for a third term
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon says there are plans to help Donald Trump bypass the 22nd Amendment and pursue a third presidential term.
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South Africa on the verge of exiting FAFT grey list – Here’s what it means
The FAFT grey list verdict is expected on Friday, with experts saying South Africa has fulfilled all required reforms and could finally be removed from the list after nearly two years under global financial scrutiny.
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Will South Africa be removed from the FAFT grey list? – Here’s what we know for sure
Anticipation is building as South Africa awaits the outcome of this week’s FAFT Plenary, which could determine whether the country will finally be removed from the grey list after two years under increased monitoring.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today – Here’s what to expect
The Madlanga Commission resumed hearings on Monday with witnesses testifying remotely under protection, as the inquiry continues its investigation into alleged police corruption and interference in cartel cases.
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Jacob Zuma pension on the line as DA pushes court to reclaim R28.9 million
The Democratic Alliance has urged the High Court to allow the State to recover R28.9 million from Jacob Zuma, even if it means attaching his pension benefits.