We write to you once again as the Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA), deeply concerned and increasingly frustrated by DIRCO’s silence and inaction regarding the matter of the late former President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, whose burial and repatriation remain entangled in South Africa’s courts. Since the beginning of
The Ad Hoc Committee of the National Assembly presents a progress report on consultations with witnesses and preparations for upcoming hearings into allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This parliamentary process is part of ongoing accountability efforts in the wake of explosive claims about corruption, political interference, and the
A Taiwanese court has sentenced four former political staffers, including an ex-presidential aide, for leaking state secrets to China. The group, all once linked to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), received prison terms ranging from four to ten years. The case centered on Huang Chu-jung, a former assistant to
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to chair a commission of inquiry formed to investigate grave allegations brought forward by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. These allegations include the infiltration of criminal syndicates into the South African Police Service (SAPS), intelligence agencies, the judiciary, and
A senior police expert has accused Parliament of failing South Africans by ignoring early warnings of political interference within the police service. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Major General Patronella Van Rooyen said Parliament turned a blind eye to serious allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi,
The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) – South African Chapter – strongly condemns the Democratic Alliance (DA) and its Federal Chairperson Helen Zille for their shameless defence of Israel’s genocide against the people of Palestine. By siding with perpetrators of crimes against humanity, the DA has abandoned the principles of justice and
The Ad Hoc Committee of the National Assembly presents a progress report on consultations with witnesses and preparations for upcoming hearings into allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This parliamentary process is part of ongoing accountability efforts in the wake of explosive claims about corruption, political interference, and the
President Cyril Ramaphosa has touched down in New York to lead South Africa’s delegation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The high-level meetings run from September 23 to 29 under the theme: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has departed for New York, where he will represent South Africa at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The annual High-Level Week runs from 23 to 29 September 2025 under the theme: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Chequers, the country residence of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, for bilateral talks and a joint press conference later today. The visit comes after a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle, where Trump praised the event as one of the “highest honours”
