Wednesday, 5 August 2026

MK Party named Duduzane Zuma as first deputy president, with Professor Becky Mkomizulu saying the move could look like family control, but the party says it is repositioning for the local government elections.

Lawson Naidoo said Parliament’s impeachment committee chose advocate Tandazani Madonsela SC to lead the Phala Phala evidence, with the ANC abstaining and Fadiel Adams absent because of his suspension.

At the Madlanga Commission, Drushanta Ramsami alleged Andrea Johnson told investigators not to brief Fani Massemula before Parliament so he could later be charged with perjury for false testimony.

Zwelenzima Vavi rejected claims that he branded Zulu people as putting “Zulu first, South Africa second”, instead blaming unemployment, inequality and competition for scarce resources for rising xenophobia.

Gauteng’s Grade 1 and Grade 8 online admissions opened for the 2027 year, with officials saying applications are free, scams are common, and every learner will be placed.