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‘I must unconditionally retract’: Floyd Shivambu apologises for drug use accusations against Ndhlela
Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has retracted his statement accusing the party’s spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, of drug use after Ndhlela took legal action against him for defamation. To read on, click here.
MK Party, ActionSA slam Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle and GNU failures
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has condemned what it calls the continued dysfunction and ideological incoherence of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), following the Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield. To read on, click here.
Winter driving on N3 Toll Route: Night travel risk highlighted as storm warnings issued
As the winter school holidays start on Saturday, authorities are urging motorists to approach travel across South Africa’s roads with extreme caution, particularly on the busy N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. To read on, click here.
Road Accident Fund addresses SCOPA inquiry into financial management
The Road Accident Fund has maintained that it has increased the money paid to claimants and lowered its costs, as Parliament’s watchdog is set to begin a full inquiry into claims of mismanagement and wasteful spending at the Fund. To read on, click here.
Former MK, EFF members to be part of Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye consultation process
Former members of the MK Party, including Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, and Menzi Magubane, alongside former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena, have been appointed as leaders of the Mayibuye Consultation Process. To read on click here.
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