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Reed Dance Funding Cut After Venue Change

Reed Dance Funding Cut After Venue Change

KwaZulu-Natal Treasury confirmed a Reed Dance funding cut after King Misuzulu moved the annual festival to Emashobeni Royal Palace, citing Zulu tradition. The decision leaves organisers to manage extra costs without new taxpayer support.
August 12, 2025
Madlanga Commission Witness Murder Rocks Inquiry
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Madlanga Commission Witness Murder Rocks Inquiry

Whistle-blower Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe’s assassination has thrown the Madlanga Commission into crisis, with witnesses fearing they could be next and warning that the state is failing to protect those who expose illegal mining and police corruption.
December 8, 2025
G20 Inequality Declaration Puts Global South First
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G20 Inequality Declaration Puts Global South First

The G20 inequality declaration adopted in Johannesburg puts the Global South at the centre of world politics. Leaders pledge action on debt relief, climate finance, energy access and critical minerals, arguing that poorer countries cannot keep carrying the cost of disasters, blackouts
November 24, 2025
Zuma Legal Fees Appeal Puts R28.9m Ruling On Hold

Zuma Legal Fees Appeal Puts R28.9m Ruling On Hold

Former president Jacob Zuma will return to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 1 December for the Zuma legal fees appeal. This time, he wants leave to challenge an October ruling. That ruling ordered him to repay R28.9 million in state-funded
November 24, 2025
AfriForum G20 Appeal: Stop Farm Murders Now
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AfriForum G20 Appeal: Stop Farm Murders Now

AfriForum G20 appeal urges G20 leaders ahead of Johannesburg summit to pressure South Africa on rising farm attacks and property rights erosion. Group demands urgent reforms to halt violence and protect landowners.
November 19, 2025
Youth Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Youth Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

A small group of young protesters gathered outside Luthuli House in Johannesburg, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa and other older politicians to resign. They linked their anger to corruption, high living costs and South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis, and tied the action
November 18, 2025
Ramaphosa Resignation Rumors by ANC

Ramaphosa Resignation Rumors by ANC

Ramaphosa resignation rumors are flying again – this time claiming the president will quit right after South Africa hands over the G20 presidency next month. ANC leaders from top to bottom have slammed the talk as baseless and dangerous.
November 18, 2025
The campaign has drawn strong criticism from senior government figures. On Monday, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wrote on X that “racists are loud and clear” and accused the banner’s creators of trying to undermine efforts to build “an all-inclusive country that recognises the injustices of apartheid”. He called on supporters of transformation to “push them back”. African News Agency Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed Solidarity’s campaign as the work of a “tiny right-wing minority”, calling it “unimportant and mindless”. African News Agency Government critics of the billboard argue that it misrepresents South Africa’s transformation agenda and risks damaging the country’s image as it hosts world leaders for the G20 Summit. Solidarity, however, remains adamant that its message should be visible to local residents and international visitors, and says the Solidarity race banner legal action will continue until the courts have ruled on the legality of the removal.
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Solidarity Race Banner Legal Action Heads to Court

Solidarity is taking the City of Johannesburg and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the High Court after its “race-regulated country” banner was removed from the M1. The union alleges unlawful, politically motivated censorship and wants the billboard restored ahead of the G20
November 14, 2025
Milei Skips SA G20, Aligning with Trump Boycott
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Milei Skips SA G20, Aligning with Trump Boycott

Argentina’s president Javier Milei will skip the Johannesburg G20. Instead, a senior delegation will attend plenaries and bilaterals. The boycott stance is political, but Argentina still wants a say in the final text. The summit schedule remains on track, and South Africa
November 13, 2025
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