Siyabonga Mkhwanazi

Western Cape Politics and Opinions Editor

Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency has been a ‘disaster’ - poll

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The survey conducted by African Innovation Research South Africa (AIRSA) found that a striking 71. 26% of participants expressed disapproval of President Ramaphosa’s ...

ANC suffers twin defeat against MK Party but vows to appeal

Mashudu Sadike and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Two victories for Zuma over ANC before much-anticipated May 29 elections

Five officials linked to Rooiwaal tender suspended

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The City of Tshwane said it would appeal the outcome of the disciplinary hearing at the Labour Court.

JZ bid to prosecute Downer, Maughan struck off roll

Yogashen Pillay and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Downer and Maughan challenged their private prosecution, alleging that it was an abuse of the process of the court and was an attempt by Zuma to delay his arms deal ...

360 suspects held for political killings

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

KZN has seen a spike in the killing of political leaders in the past few years.

Electoral Court to decide Zuma’s fate

Siyabonga Sithole and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Judges to rule on whether former president can be on MK Party list.

Legal quagmire looms: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature threatens Constitutional crisis

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Political parties and civil society have warned of legal action if President Cyril Ramaphosa signs into law three Bills that parties believe are unconstitutional. ...

Ex-Speaker dug her own grave, says analyst

Willem Phungula , Mashudu Sadike and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe said former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula may have dug her own political grave by appointing a judicial ...

Corruption-accused Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula resigns

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said her resignation was not an admission of guilt.

Mkhwebane ‘conflict of interest’ halts Deputy PP process

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Members of the portfolio committee said Mkhwebane should have declared upfront her relationship with the two candidates.

MK party ready for elections after court ruling

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The court ruled that there was nothing unlawful about the registration of the MK Party by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

National Assembly Speaker to travel overseas despite arrest reports

Sipho Jack and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

As things stand, all is not well in the NEC. There’s a lot of mistrust amongst us

Political leaders question timing by FNB to close Zuma’s accounts

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

African People’s Convention leader and ex-Scopa chairperson in Parliament Themba Godi has questioned the decision by FNB to close the accounts of former president ...

President Ramaphosa hits back at people threatening violence at polls

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa said they will crack down against those who are threatening violence during the elections.

Russian Defence Ministry says 14 South African mercenaries killed in Ukraine

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The Russian Ministry of Defence said there were 14 South African mercenaries who have been killed in Ukraine.

SAA/Takatso deal should not have happened, say political parties

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Cosatu parliamentary co-ordinator and acting national spokesperson Matthew Parks said they would talk to the government to look at the implications of the announcement. ...

‘Government fixing water crisis in Durban – Mashatile

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The government has set aside R20 billion to be given to municipalities to repair and maintain water infrastructure.

Judgement day for judges John Hlophe and Nkola Motata

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Judges John Hlophe and Nkola Motata will know by today (WED) whether a motion tabled by the National Assembly’s portfolio committee on justice and correctional services ...

EFF vows to hold Ramaphosa accountable

Kuben Chetty and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The party brought a court application to rescind the suspension but the Western Cape High Court struck the matter off the roll as the EFF had failed to file their ...

IFP announces Ntuli as its premier candidate

Willem Phungula and Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

In what appeared to be an attempt to dispel the ongoing rumours of tension between Thami Ntuli and party president Velenkosini Hlabisa over the position, the IFP ...

Register for fired officials, those who resigned

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

The State wants to crackdown on corruption and prevent any future cases similar to state capture.

Child trafficking shock at Zim border

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi and Okuhle Hlati|Published

Human trafficking was becoming a serious problem and there would be ongoing operations during the festive season.

KZN recorded most teenage pregnancies

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

More than 90 000 young girls between the ages of 10 and 19 gave birth during the 2022/23 financial year.

Ramaphosa says MTBPS will prioritise spending

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa said they will protect spending on health, education, and the police.

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