Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has made it clear that South Africa should not consider adopting Starlink, the affordable rural internet service owned by billionaire Elon Musk. Speaking firmly on the issue, Zibi said allowing Starlink into the country would be a “stupid” move, stressing that South Africa should not
Khumalo appears before Parliament as the Ad Hoc Committee intensifies scrutiny into Crime Intelligence leadership. Day 1 of the hearing features tough questioning and key revelations from the committee. ✨ Visit here to stay informed with breaking news and in-depth coverage on MDNtv, your source for local and global stories:
Lt Gen Khomotso Phahlane appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on 14 January 2026 to provide testimony as part of ongoing oversight proceedings. The hearing focused on matters linked to investigations by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, including issues previously associated with former IPID head Robert McBride and forensic investigator
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety (LDTCS) is concerned about the continued disregard of the South African law by bus drivers from foreign countries. The department’s Spokesperson Dali Tshifhiwa said that theybkeep repeating one and the same thing of bus overloading. “We are deeply concerned about the
The Democratic Alliance has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application after President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to release the report used to inform his decision on the appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). While the DA has cautiously welcomed the appointment of Advocate
Rural Moruleng came alive as large numbers of people from different communities gathered to witness the ANC’s January 8 Statement, delivered by the party’s President. The event drew supporters from far and near, reflecting strong public interest and engagement in the ANC’s vision and direction for the year ahead. The
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the January 8 Statement, reflecting on the year that was while outlining the governing party’s priorities, political messaging and organisational focus going into 2026. The address is expected to touch on governance, economic recovery, service delivery, party renewal and the ANC’s strategic direction as South
The African National Congress Youth League hosts the Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture as part of efforts to honour the legacy of one of South Africa’s most influential liberation icons. The lecture takes place in Mogwase, North West Province, and features addresses by Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General, and Collen Malatji, President
As internal discussions within the ANC Eastern Cape begin to gather pace ahead of the next elective conference, the name of Comrade Lulama Ngcukayitobi, the current ANC Provincial Secretary, is increasingly surfacing in conversations about the organisation’s future leadership. An insider has revealed that Ngcukayitobi is regarded as a “disciplined
The African National Congress (ANC) marks its 114th anniversary on 8 January, celebrating more than a century of political history. For the first time since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the governing party enters its anniversary year without an outright electoral majority, now sharing power with opposition parties in
