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Bulelani Nonyukela

Bulelani Nonyukela is a multimedia producer at Arena Holdings. He produces podcasts, video, audio and social content, with a focus on politics, social justice and accountability reporting.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile

LISTEN | Paul Mashatile backs fines for firms hiring undocumented workers

Deputy president Paul Mashatile supports calls for heavy fines for businesses hiring undocumented immigrants

Former president Jacob Zuma attacked the ANC leadership in his Youth Day speech in Ermelo. File photo.

LISTEN | Zuma blames ANC for black poverty in Youth Day speech

Former president focuses on race in attack on current party leadership

The impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa moves forward as he faces scrutiny over the Phala Phala matter.

LISTEN | Section 89 report against Ramaphosa lands before impeachment committee

The section 89 report which found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer is formally before parliament’s impeachment committee.

The national flag of Nigeria. The alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa was a central focus during a heated debate in the Nigerian senate.

Nigerian legislators seek sanctions over alleged xenophobia in SA

Nigerian politicans plan to visit SA after ‘Stone Age behaviour’

National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams is wanted by police. File photo

LISTEN | MP Fadiel Adams wanted by cops in Sindiso Magaqa murder probe

The SAPS political killings task team has called on National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams to present himself at his nearest police station

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses mourners at Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service, recalling the civil rights leader’s solidarity with South Africa during apartheid.

LISTEN | Ramaphosa draws laughter and applause in tribute to Jesse Jackson

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s tribute to US civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson drew laughter and applause during the homegoing celebration in Chicago on Saturday

EFF leader Julius Malema says South Africa’s indigent policy should be scrapped and replaced with an automatic system that shields the poorest from monthly utility bills. File photo.

LISTEN | Malema wants free water and electricity for Sassa recipients paid for by the rich

EFF leader Julius Malema is proposing free water and electricity for the poor, arguing rich people must pay more to subsidise basic services for those living in poverty.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Thursday the march will defend the country’s democracy and send a message against foreign interference in South Africa’s affairs. File photo.

LISTEN | ANC to protest against Trump administration over ‘attack on sovereignty’

The ANC will protest against what it says is an “attack on South Africa’s sovereignty” by US President Donald Trump’s administration.

The East London Magistrate’s Court will determine Julius Malema’s fate as his pre-sentencing kicks off this Friday.

LISTEN | Inside Malema’s pre-sentencing: What courts consider and what will be ignored

This Friday Julius Malema faces pre-sentencing for serious firearms offences. A jail sentence of 12 months or more could cost him his parliamentary seat

Mpumalanga premier Mandla Ndlovu and MEC for education Lindi Masina hand over the keys to Luyanda Ndlozi.

WATCH | Mpumalanga’s top matric achiever rewarded with car

She also gets R66,000 and a full bursary

Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba cracked down on undocumented foreigners during a roadblock in Giyani.
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WATCH | ‘There’s no one above me’: Ramathuba scolds undocumented foreigners in Giyani

Limpopo premier tells undocumented foreigners found with fraudulent papers to respect SA law

Thozamile Flatela killed Simbongele Nono Mangcotywa after an argument. Stock photo.

LISTEN | One or two massacres a week: Gun Free SA beats the drum on gun violence crisis

With more than 80 mass shootings recorded in 2024 — almost one or two every week — South Africa is facing a gun violence crisis worsened by weak accountability and a dangerous normalisation of mass killings.

Bitou municipality deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi says the gun in the video that has been circulating on social media is a toy

LISTEN | Real or replica, firing a gun in public raises safety concerns, expert warns

Gun Free South Africa says Bitou’s deputy mayor could face criminal charges regardless of whether a firearm was real or a replica, and praised police for opening an investigation.

Condolences are pouring in after the death of DJ Warras.

After DJ Warras murder, ANC urges citizens to help tackle building hijackings

The ANC has called on the public to help police address building hijackings after the murder of radio personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock in Johannesburg’s CBD on Tuesday.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the closing remarks at the party's 5th national general council in Boksburg.
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WATCH | ANC — a party far from collapse: Ramaphosa’s future analysed

The ANC may have lost its electoral dominance, but it remains far from death and President Cyril Ramaphosa is “safer than critics think”, political scientist and author Prof Susan Booysen says.