Former Public Enterprises Minister Dr Malusi Gigaba By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into corruption at state-owned entities, former Public Enterprises Minister Dr Malusi Gigaba met with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on Thursday morning. The meeting has sparked intense speculation about a potential breakthrough in the probe, but IDAC's Henry Mamothame clarified that Gigaba wasn't arr

Former Provincial Chairperson of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Limpopo and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene is fast becoming a seasoned politician. MEC Tonny Rachoene during his Annual Charity Tournament. By Mpho Dube, Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian When the name Tonny Rachoene flashes across a community meeting hall in Limpopo, it’s not just a politician’s title that draws applause—it’s a story of a modern, hands‑on leader who has managed to win the

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian US President Donald Trump has ignited a diplomatic row with South Africa, announcing that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg. Trump claimed that South Africa's domestic and foreign policies have undermined its standing among major economies, and therefore, "shouldn't even be in the G's anymore". The decision comes amid strained relations

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has expressed reservations about KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's decision to wear military regalia during a media briefing where he made explosive allegations about criminal syndicates infiltrating law enforcement. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wearing military regalia during a media briefing where he made explosive allegations about criminal syndicates infiltrating law enforceme

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has testified before parliament's ad hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption, revealing that former Minister Senzo Mchunu's decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was flawed due to a lack of consultation. Mchunu's unilateral directive to disband the task team drew criticism from various quarters, including Deputy P

MK Party Deputy President and parliamentary leader, John Hlophe. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian In a dramatic turn of events, the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has suspended its Deputy President and parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, just two weeks after appointing Tony Yengeni as the party's second deputy president. The decision was announced on Wednesday night by the party's head of presidency, Magasela Mzobe. The suspension of Hlophe is the latest development