McKenzie says political motives behind social media post attacks

McKenzie says political motives behind social media post attacks

Political parties have lodged various complaints against McKenzie since he announced he planned to sue podcasters who made derogatory remarks about coloured people. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie said the backlash he’s attracted over racially-charged social media posts is part of a political campaign against him in the run-up to next year’s local government elections. He’s singled out the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and ActionSA as feeling threatened by […]

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Activists welcomes court decision dismissing application by teacher accused of child sexual abuse

The Wynberg Regional Court rejected Iain Wares' Section 174 application brought by his lawyer Ben Mathewson last week. The Women and Men Against Child Abuse has welcomed a court decision dismissing an application by a former Cape Town teacher accused of child sexual abuse to be acquitted of charges against him. The Wynberg Regional Court rejected Iain Wares' Section 174 application brought by his lawyer Ben Mathewson last week. Mathewson […]

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SASSA disqualifies 69 grant beneficiaries after review to detect additional income

In a statement, SASSA said 700 out of the 1,200 identified individuals came forward for reviews in the North West this week. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has disqualified 69 people in Mahikeng, in the North West, from receiving grants after reviews revealed they have additional income. In a statement, SASSA said 700 out of the 1,200 identified individuals came forward for reviews in the province this week. […]

07/08/2025 1

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Limpopo transport dept calls on motorists to be cautious after hailstorms causes 2 car crashes

The Department of Transport in Limpopo is alerting motorists travelling on the busy route to be vigilant and drive with caution. Two car crashes have occurred on the N1 between Mokopane and Polokwane due to slippery roads caused by a hailstorm. The Department of Transport in Limpopo is alerting motorists travelling on the busy route to be vigilant and drive with caution. Cold weather conditions have resulted in showers in […]

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EFF makes request for free venue to carry out Madlanga commission

The commission, set to begin this month, will investigate explosive allegations by KwaZulu- Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicating among other top officials, now- suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written a letter to the Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, calling for cheaper venue options for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that will probe corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system. The commission, […]

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McKenzie on Kunene: ‘I know he’s innocent, but he must be investigated’

Kenny Kunene has since resigned as a Joburg City councillor and replaced with PA newcomer, Liam Jacobs. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie said, although he believes his suspended deputy, Kenny Kunene, to be innocent of any connection to murder-accused Katiso Molefe, he has to be investigated. The party was due to sign off on an investigation with a yet-to-be-named law firm on Thursday, to investigate the circumstances of Kunene’s […]

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There are no cases of political influence against prosecutors & investigators, Kubayi tells Parly

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there were sufficient checks and balances in place to prevent any potential external or internal influence in investigations by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi told Parliament that there were no cases of political influence against prosecutors and investigators. Kubayi said there were sufficient checks and balances in place to prevent any potential external or […]

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McKenzie plans to sue podcasters over disparaging comments about coloured community

McKenzie has instructed legal minds within the party to submit a report to him by Wednesday evening on the steps that can be pursued. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie plans to sue podcasters who made disparaging comments about the coloured community in an episode posted on their social media. McKenzie has instructed legal minds within the party to submit a report to him by Wednesday evening on the steps […]

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ANC resolves to reconfigure its WC leadership

The Western Cape will join the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng ANC structures who have also been reconfigured and set up with provincial task teams. The African National Congress (ANC)’s National Executive Committee has resolved to reconfigure its Western Cape leadership. This follows a poor electoral showing, where the party only managed 19.5% of the vote during last year’s elections. The Western Cape will join the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng ANC structures who […]

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