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Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe National Freedom Party (NFP) has said it may consider quitting the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal if the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) fails to annul the election in which Michael Khumalo was elected as the new mayor of Zululand district. The NFP says it was not consulted. The mayor's post became vacant following the appointment of former mayor Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the province's new Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC under the IFP-led Government of Provincial Unity (GPU). With one seat in the provincial parliament, the NFP are kingmakers and if they…

Kenyan President William Ruto. (Photo by Christy Sparrow/Global Citizen via Getty Images) Kenya's President William Ruto said this week that a controversial bill containing tax hikes would “be withdrawn,” in a dramatic reversal of policy after clashes with police left more than 20 people dead and protesters ransacked parliament in protest against the bill. The initially peaceful protests began last week in the wake of politicians passing the Finance Bill 2024 on Tuesday, taking Ruto's administration by surprise as rallies gathered momentum across the country. But Gen Z-led protests turned violent when police fired live ammunition into crowds outside parliament,…

Thabane also offered a clarification about Zuma's interview. Power to Truth Presenter Professor Onkgopotse “JJ” Thabane has denied claims that he was suspended by broadcaster eNCA for comments he made about the ANC and DA on air. Thabane was critical of the political parties during the early stages of coalition talks to form the Government of National Unity (GNU). “It's a shame that the black political parties couldn't come together and agree on the status quo after 30 years when we have no land, no economy, nothing beside our names and come together and build something,” Thabane said in a…

Cans and bottles collected for research on a remote beach in De Hoop Nature Reserve. (Peter Ryan) Plastic lids and bottles tell a compelling story about the origins of trash on South African beaches. A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town's Fitzpatrick Institute for African Ornithology and Nelson Mandela University revealed surprising differences in how these objects travel and accumulate on beaches. The study sampled lids and bottles from 21 different beaches and revealed clear patterns in their origin and distribution. Research has shown that water and soft drink bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) would…

Cans and bottles collected for research on a remote beach in De Hoop Nature Reserve. (Peter Ryan) Plastic lids and bottles tell a compelling story about the origins of trash on South African beaches. A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town's Fitzpatrick Institute for African Ornithology and Nelson Mandela University revealed surprising differences in how these objects travel and accumulate on beaches. The study sampled lids and bottles from 21 different beaches and revealed clear patterns in their origin and distribution. Research has shown that water and soft drink bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) would…

Dressed in black with a local flair, Siphesihle Melatho (aka John Johannesburg) blends style with mental health advocacy. Dressed in a seemingly ordinary pair of jeans and a black jacket, there is more to this man than meets the eye. His jacket is by local brand Tshepo Jeans, his vintage shoes are army green, and he has a red and yellow scarf wrapped loosely around his neck. Multidisciplinary artist Siphesihle Melatho, better known as John Johannesburg, dresses up himself and others as thrift store owners and makes them look stylish. Also read: Creative masterpieces: Standard Bank Young Artists at National…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe African National Congress' (ANC) new floor leader, Mdumiseni Ntuli, said she was aware that the swearing-in of party member Zizi Kodwa may be a cause for concern for South Africans. Ntuli spoke to SABC News about a range of issues. Kodwa was sworn in as an ANC member of parliament this week despite appearing in court on corruption charges just two weeks ago. He also resigned as a minister and as a member of the ANC national executive committee. Questions have been raised about whether Kodwa should become an MP given the ANC's retirement rules, and…

200 young South Africans lit up the sign at the Forum on the night of the celebrations on 27 June 2024. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy. Now in its 19th year, the Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans event, celebrating the brightest young minds and pioneers under the age of 35, continues to shine the spotlight on those shaping our country's future. Across 16 categories across a range of fields and industries, this year's 200 winners – including six Editor's Choice winners – embody excellence and innovation. See the full list of winners The evening of June 27 was a…

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed almost R1 billion in administrative fines on individuals and companies who flouted financial and banking regulations in the 2023-24 financial year. FSCA commissioner Unathi Kamlana, during the release of the latest regulatory action report, said the regulator had imposed fines totalling more than R943 million between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. He said the report highlighted “specific areas of heightened risk in the financial sector” identified by regulators. “This includes the duties of retirement fund trustees, issues of impartiality, the CFT [countering the financing of terrorism] He said the investigation…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesEnoch, political analyst Maponya Political parties represented in the Government of National Unity (GNU) say ministerial posts should be allocated proportionally according to the number of votes they received in the May 29 general election. President Cyril Ramaphosa Nearly two weeks into his term, he is yet to announce his GNU cabinet. Maponya He believes the delay could have been avoided if the President had taken his decision based on the performance of each party during the election. “I think the delay is necessary because the 10 parties that make up the Government of National Unity have…