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Activist Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini called on people to protect malls and shops during the EFF’s planned national shutdown on March 20. File imageImage: Masi Losi

‘We’re not going to let these anarchists collapse our economy’ — ‘Lux’ Dlamini on EFF’s national shutdown

Activist encourages public to open case against Julius Malema if affected. Activist and former Operation Dudula movement leader Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini has threatened to “arrest” EFF leader Julius Malema if he “does not work within the…

‘There’s nothing he’s going to do to help Eskom’: Shivambu on Ramaphosa cutting his trip short© Provided by Times Live

‘There’s nothing he’s going to do to help Eskom’: Shivambu on Ramaphosa cutting his trip short

EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to cut short his overseas visit and return to the country is nothing but a “gimmick”. The president cut his international trip short on Monday after Queen…

Dali Mpofu has questioned Bheki Cele’s claims.Image: Deaan Vivier

‘He must be ashamed of himself’ — Dali Mpofu takes fresh shots at Cele over ‘plot’ to get rid of him

Dali Mpofu has slammed police minister Bheki Cele’s claims that EFF leader Julius Malema and national police commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole plotted to remove him from his position. During the state of the nation address (Sona) debate in…

MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus, who was suspended by the ANC on Wednesday, speaks to media outside former president Jacob Zuma’s home in Nkandla at the weekend.Image: SANDILE NDLOVU

ANC suspends ‘very rogue’ Carl Niehaus

The ANC has suspended controversial party member and staffer Carl Niehaus with immediate effect. This comes after Niehaus on Tuesday released a statement defying the ANC national executive committee (NEC) decision to disband the uMkhonto…

Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has questioned a lack of accountability for individuals who are holding rallies. File photo.Image: TREVOR SAMSON

Thuli Madonsela: ‘How come those organising rallies are not arrested or held accountable?’

Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela says she is “baffled” that some citizens face arrest for the violation of lockdown regulations‚ while those organising rallies seemingly escape accountability. SA is under alert level 4‚ which…

Acting health minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane urged political leaders to adhere to the tightened Covid-19 restrictions to prevent more infections. File photo.Image: NTSWE MOKOENA

Political leaders are contributing to the increase in Covid-19 infections‚ says acting health minister

Acting health minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has criticised some political leaders for “irresponsible” behaviour and hosting mass public gatherings amid the surge in Covid-19 infections. She said political leaders should be exemplary…

The EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says Zuma must be arrested for defying the ConCourt order. File photo.Image: Brian Witbooi/The Herald

‘Arrest Zuma’- Mbuyiseni Ndlozi calls for Jacob Zuma’s head after ConCourt defiance

Former president Jacob Zuma must face arrest for defying the Constitutional Court by refusing to testify before the Zondo commission. This is the view of EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Ndlozi said if Zuma does not get arrested for flouting the…

Finance minister Tito Mboweni slammed the DA for spreading misinformation about the governments progress in securing the Covid-19 vaccine. File photo.Image: ESA ALEXANDER

‘Stop playing around, flirting with Malema’: DA MPs hit back at Mboweni for missing vaccine deadline again

Finance minister Tito Mboweni recently tweeted himself into hot water when he accused DA “loud mouths” of spreading misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine, saying he would ask EFF leader Julius Malema to “deal with them.” The minister…

The EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has weighed in about matric pupils rewriting two exams.Image: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo

‘Angie must rewrite!’: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams matric exams rewrite

EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has weighed in on the basic education department’s decision to make matric pupils rewrite two exams‚ saying it would likely cause pupils further stress during an already hectic year. Last week‚ basic education…

DA leader John Steenhuisen says Julius Malema’s threat to police officers is ‘hypocrisy of the highest order’ and the EFF leader should give up his security detail provided by the state. File photo.Image: Veli Nhlapo

‘If you’re so anti-police‚ give up your police security detail‚’ Steenhuisen tells Malema

DA leader John Steenhuisen has challenged leader Julius Malema to give up his “police security detail” after the EFF leader’s recent outburst about the police. During a weekend webcast hosted by the party’s new spokesperson‚ Siviwe…

Clicks says it will remove all TRESemmé products from its shelves and replace them with local brands following nationwide protests by EFF members.Image: THULANI MBELE

Clicks to remove TRESemmé products, close for a day as senior exec resigns

Clicks has accepted the resignation of a senior executive responsible for an offensive hair product advertisement and said staff responsible for publishing it had been suspended. Clicks also said on Tuesday that it would delist and remove…

The SAHRC is conducting its own investigation into the Clicks advertisement debacle which has caused outrage.Image: KEARA EDWARDS
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SAHRC intervenes in Clicks hair row

The SA Human Rights Commission wants to meet Clicks officials to get a better understanding into the health and beauty retailer’s publication of an advertisement on its website that appeared to demean African hair. The advertisement,…

EFF leader Julius Malema says corruption under the “new dawn” of President Cyril Ramaphosa has become worse.Image: Alaister Russell

Corruption under the ‘new dawn’ has become worse: Malema slams Ramaphosa as EFF turns seven

Corruption has become worse under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration, according to EFF leader Julius Malema. In a wide-ranging speech to commemorate the EFF’s seventh anniversary on Sunday, Malema criticised the government’s…

People queue outside the Beyers Naude Liquor City ahead of its 9am opening on Monday, June 1. File picture. Image: Kgaugelo Masweneng

‘No calls’ tabled to reinstate alcohol ban: Presidency

There have not been any calls to reinstate the ban on alcohol sales, the presidency said on Monday afternoon. This comes as a number of voicenotes were circulating on Monday claiming that the government was going to reinstate the ban on…

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WATCH | Warrant of arrest issued for Julius Malema

A warrant of arrest has been issued for EFF leader Julius Malema‚ after he failed to appear in the East London magistrate’s court on Monday. Malema’s legal team said his absence was because of a prior agreement reached with the state‚ the…