The EFF on Thursday criticised the heavy police presence in parliament for the state of the nation address (Sona). The red berets said this “distracted” police resources from combating violent crimes in communities. This year’s Sona was low budget and broke most traditions with only 50 members
Former finance, public enterprises and home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba must appear before the state capture commission from March 8-12. File image. Image: Esa Alexander Former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba’s comments on his appearance before the state capture inquiry has drawn
PARLIAMENT – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered South Africa’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday. The address was preceded by a candle-lighting ceremony and moment of silence to honour and remember people who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 45,000
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has written to health minister Zweli Mkhize asking him to consider hiring 32 unemployed Eastern Cape pharmacists to assist with the rollout of the province’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. In a public letter to the minister on Wednesday, Holomisa said the
Former president Jacob Zuma was a no-show on Wednesday for what was apparently meant to have been a planned meeting with #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile at his home in Umlazi, south of Durban. On Wednesday morning Khanyile, who is under house arrest, told TimesLIVE he could not
The latest testimonies in the state capture inquiry have revealed the rot in the ruling party and its leaders. It is disheartening to learn that the very people we should report crimes to are corrupt and lack morals. The very same Hawks who have arrested Angelo Agrizzi are also implicated. How
South Africans do not need a repetition of empty, baseless promises from you. The African National Congress (ANC) has always made big promises pre-elections with minimum or no implementation at all. There is no time for cheap talk now, we need action. The nation needs transparency, honesty and
Agang South Africa (AgangSA) will host a soccer tournament in Kamelport, Mpumalanga, as part of the party’s launch of the province’s election campaign. AgangSA will also donate soccer kits and soccer balls to the local teams. We are building an inclusive South Africa, where dreams