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South Africa

In S.A, MK Party Celebrates First Anniversary

  To S.A now, where the MK Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, marked its first anniversary in Ekurhuleni. During the 2024 general elections, the party campaigned as the official opposition. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 local government elections and emphasized the party’s commitment to uniting progressive forces.  

today2 December, 2024

South Africa

In South Africa- Zuma Foundation to Consult Over Expulsion from ANC

  In South Africa, the Jacob Zuma Foundation says it will consult political structures and legal advisors over former president Jacob Zuma’s expulsion from the ANC. Zuma was expelled in July for violating section 25 of the ANC constitution by supporting the MK Party while still a member of the ANC. Zuma’s spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi told Newzroom Afrika Zuma was not given a fair chance to plead his case:  

today25 November, 2024

South Africa

Dali Mpofu becomes latest EFF member to join uMkhonto weSizwe

Former EFF national chairperson Dali Mpofu has joined uMkhonto weSizwe. He forms part of the exodus of EFF leaders who have jumped ship in recent months to join Jacob Zuma's party, including former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, and Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Mpofu, a long-standing Zuma ally, told the SABC this move to the MK Party had been in the works for a year.     EFF leader Julius Malema remains unmoved by […]

today7 November, 2024

South Africa

DA Welcomes Arrest of Louis Liebenberg and Associates in Multi-Billion Rand Diamond Scam

  South Africa's DA has welcomed the arrest of Louis Liebenberg, his wife Dezzi, and seven associates for their alleged involvement in a four-billion-rand diamond investment scam. Liebenberg is known for funding Jacob Zuma’s legal battles. DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp praised former member of Parliament Veronica van Dyk’s role in exposing the scheme, despite facing intimidation and lawsuits:  

today24 October, 2024

Namibia

National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa Opposes Zuma’s Bid to Remove Prosecutor Downer from Corruption Case

The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa has submitted a notice of intention to oppose former president Jacob Zuma’s latest application to have state prosecutor Billy Downer removed from his arms deal corruption case. Zuma is due back in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today for what is meant to be a pretrial hearing in the case. However, the hearing is likely to be delayed as the former president’s legal team […]

today29 August, 2024

South Africa

MK Party in South Africa Announces New National High Command Ahead of 2026 Elections

The MK Party in S.A has announced its new highest decision-making body, called the national high command. Key figures include party leader Jacob Zuma, deputy president John Hlophe, national chairperson Nkosinathi Nhleko, and national organiser Floyd Shivambu. Briefing the media, secretary general Sfiso Maseko says the command will oversee the party's growth and strategies as it prepares for the 2026 local government elections:  

today23 August, 2024

Oshiwambo

Zuma a lalekwamo thilu mongundu yo ANC

Ongundu yo ANC oya koleke kutya omuleli gwawo omukulu Jacob Zuma keli we oshilyo shongundu. Amushangandjayi go ANC Fikile Mbalula okwati shika soha landula sho inaa ninga eindilo talululo lyoku tidhwa mongundu meni lyomasiku 21 ngoka kwali a pewa. o ANC National Discliplinary Commitee oya tokola oku mu lalekamo mongundu  omolwa eyambidhidho lye kongundu yo MK momahogololo ga ningwa mu May.

today22 August, 2024

South Africa

Zuma Rejects Expulsion, Says Former ANC NEC Member

In S.A, Former ANC national executive committee member, Tony Yengeni, says former president Jacob Zuma will not accept his expulsion from the party quietly. Yengeni, who represented Zuma at his disciplinary hearing, claims the process was unfair. Zuma was expelled for discrediting the ANC after endorsing the MK Party. Yengeni told the SABC he believes Zuma is determined to deal with the matter:  

today31 July, 2024

South Africa

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula accuses former president Jacob Zuma of undermining the party’s integrity

ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula accuses former president Jacob Zuma of undermining the party’s integrity and campaigning against the party while claiming to retain membership. In a media briefing, Mbalula confirmed that the national disciplinary committee found Zuma guilty of misconduct, with expulsion as the chosen sanction, though he can appeal the decision. He condemned the MK Party leader for undermining electoral and judicial systems, inciting unrest, and aiding right-wing opposition […]

today30 July, 2024