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From Saxonwold to Beijing — South Africa Cannot Afford a Second State Capture
WARNING: Guard Against State Capture. The Chinese flag casts a growing shadow over South Africa as undeclared gifts to senior ministers raise fears of a second capture. Investment is welcome. Influence is not.From Saxonwold to Beijing? South Africa cannot afford another state capture. Guard our sovereignty.The flags don’t lie. One thread at a time, sovereignty unravels. South Africa must draw the line between foreign investment and foreign control — before it’s too late. By M
Mpho Dube
Apr 15


Ramaphosa Turns to Veteran Negotiator Roelf Meyer to Reset Strained US Ties
Former Defence Minister Roelf Meyer is South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. JOHANNESBURG_ – President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran negotiator and former Defence Minister Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, signalling a decisive move to stabilise diplomatic relations after months of turbulence. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed Meyer
Mpho Dube
Apr 14


Hands-On Leadership: MEC Tonny Rachoene Inspects Tzaneen Road Upgrade as Limpopo Pushes Infrastructure Revival
Hands-on oversight: Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Tonny Rachoene conducts a monitoring visit to the ongoing rehabilitation of Road P43/3 (Eiland) in Tzaneen, Mopani District. The former ANCYL Limpopo chairperson, now ANC Limpopo PEC member and Provincial Spokesperson, said the project is key to improving infrastructure and transport access for local communities. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. TZANEEN – Limpopo
Mpho Dube
Apr 14


‘I Did Not Lie’: Suspended EMPD Boss Mkhwanazi Faces Commission Heat Over Mother’s Death Claim
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi denied misleading the Madlanga commission on Tuesday after evidence leaders questioned inconsistencies around the death of the woman he called his “mother”. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. PRETORIA – Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi denied misleading the Madlanga commission on Tuesday after evidence leaders questioned inc
Mpho Dube
Apr 14


Polokwane Mayor John Mpe Calls on Mankweng Residents to Shape City’s Future at IDP Forum
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. MANKWENG_ – Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe took government directly to the people on Tuesday as the City of Polokwane opened its 2026-2031 Draft IDP and Budget for public scrutiny in the Mankweng Cluster. The Public Participation session, held from 10h00 to 13h00 at Monywaneng Sports Ground on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, placed residents from Wards 06, 07, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 34 at the centre of the city’s fiv
Mpho Dube
Apr 14


Polokwane Mayor John Mpe Hails New Psychiatric Hospital as “Sanctuary for Our People
Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe cemented his reputation as a champion of compassionate governance today as Polokwane Municipality celebrated the official opening of Netcare Akeso Polokwane, the city’s first dedicated psychiatric hospital. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. POLOKWANE – Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe cemented his reputation as a champion of compassionate governance today as Polokwane Municipality celebrated the official opening
Mpho Dube
Apr 14
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