Thabo Makwakwa
Senior Journalist at Independent Online
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4 days ago |
iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa
1minuMkhonto weSizwe Party honours the legacy of Zamathembu Nokuthula Ngcobo MPImage: MK PartyThe uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced the passing of one of its members of Parliament, Zamathembu Nokuthula Ngcobo, who died on June 21, 2025, after a brief illness. In a statement, the party’s spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, paid tribute to Ngcobo’s unwavering dedication to public service and her relentless advocacy for justice and equality.
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5 days ago |
capetimes.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa
EFF leader Julius Malema says his party will honour the lives of the 10 people killed in a bus accident on their way from the party’s KwaZulu-Natal rally by building their families house. He said these properties will also be fitted with boreholes to ensure continued water supply. He made the promise when he delivered a keynote address during a mass funeral in Vryheid on Sunday.
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5 days ago |
iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa
4minAs South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, the Government of National Unity faces mounting challenges and ideological divides, raising questions about its future. Image: IOL GraphicsAs South Africa approaches its pivotal 2026 local government elections, the political landscape is more tumultuous and unpredictable than it has been in decades.
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6 days ago |
iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa
3minEconomic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema promised houses and support for grieving familiesImage: SuppliedAt a mass funeral in Vryheid, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema vowed to build houses and boreholes to the families of the ten young victims who lost their lives in a bus accident. The tragedy occurred last Monday night near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal when a bus carrying supporters from Umlazi collided with a long-haul truck, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
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6 days ago |
iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa
2minNavy chiefs unite for maritime security at World Hydrography Day celebrationsImage: SANDF/South African NavyThe South African Navy has wrapped up its celebrations for World Hydrography Day in East London, marking a week of public engagements, ship tours, panel discussions, and ceremonial events.
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Six months after the court heard the landmark ‘Please Call Me’ matter, South Africans are still no closer to knowing when it will finally reach its conclusion raising concerns over judicial efficiency and the impact of such delays on ordinary citizens. https://t.co/v8gyiiifOb
Inside the ATM: Why Vuyo Zungula was removed as president In a startling revelation, reliable sources in the party have disclosed the underlying motives behind the party’s decision to remove Vuyo Zungula from his position as President on Tuesday. https://t.co/M5AmyecWpR
RT @Mngxitama2: The population size argument is spurious. China is 1.4 billion people but its poverty levels are at 10%. Botswana has 2.4 m…