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EFF, Gatvol Capetonian deny wrongdoing after CoCT legal action against them
City bosses blamed the party and Gatvol Capetonian for violence that marred two separate demonstrations.
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CoCT taking legal action against EFF, Gatvol Capetonian over protest damage
The City of Cape Town has launched a R1.4 million civil claim against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Gatvol Capetonian for damage to public property during violent protests in 2019.
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Parly committee told to take tough action against EFF MPs guilty of contempt
The 16 members were charged after storming Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan at the podium when he was delivering his Budget vote in July 2019.
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Malema: ANC booting Magashule out via Zoom was a bad move
The ANC's national executive committee decided this week that Ace Magashule and other members facing criminal charges should vacate their offices within 30 days.
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Firearm case against Malema, Snyman gets August trial date
The EFF leader is accused of discharging a rifle at a stadium in Mdantsane in 2018 during the EFF's fifth birthday anniversary celebrations.
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EFF to present private member's bill in Parly in bid to cancel student debt
EFF head of Presidency and Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo, said that the debt had to be scrapped in order to allow students who had earned their qualifications to make meaningful contributions to society.
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EFF MPs, AfriForum clash over land expropriation during public hearing
The ad hoc committee held a second day of virtual public hearings to get further oral submissions on the proposed amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution.
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It's in interest of open justice to know who donated to CR17 campaign - EFF
The High Court in Pretoria has wrapped up day one of an application brought forward by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema for the unsealing of the CR17 bank statements.
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Modise reveals request to suspend Parly debate on inquiry into Mkhwebane
MPs have been debating whether or not Parliament should launch a full inquiry into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office as recommended by an independent panel.
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Power & Priviliges committee finds 16 EFF MPs guilty of contempt of Parliament
The 16 red berets were charged after storming Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan at the podium when he was delivering his Budget vote in July 2019.
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Gauteng ANC, with IFP help, defeats no-confidence motion against Makhura
The governing party managed to secure 37 of the required votes, one of which was cast by the IFP’s Bonginkosi Dhlamini.
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ANC cautious as opposition parties welcome resumption of political gatherings
Political parties have committed to sticking to the 'new normal' as per COVID-19 regulations as they prepare to resume activities and prepare for the upcoming local government elections.
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Opposition parties tear into Ramaphosa on first day of Sona debate
The Democratic Alliance hammered on Cyril Ramaphosa’s internal battles within the ruling party’ where there were plans to undermine him and to try and topple him.
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Opposition parties criticise Ramaphosa's Sona as out of touch and out of ideas
The DA’s John Steenhuisen characterised Ramaphosa’s speech as ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’; praising him for continuing the COVID-19 relief grants but coming down hard on economic reforms which were yet to reach Parliament.
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Relaxing of lockdown restrictions sparks mixed feelings from political parties
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol, visiting beaches and religious gatherings.
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Busa warns Ramaphosa of consequences of Zuma threat to defy ConCourt order
In a statement by its president, Sipho Pityana, Busa said that following Zuma's own hard-hitting stance to refuse orders from the apex court, constitutional democracy and the rule of law in the country were under severe threat.
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Modise dismisses DA, EFF attempts to turn Sona into virtual affair
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise said that no MP was compelled to attend, and that all safety precautions would be in place.
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EFF, Good against Winde's call for COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted in WC
Premier Alan Winde has written to the health minister requesting curbs be relaxed as the peak of the second wave of infections has now passed in the region.
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Politicians describe Jackson Mthembu as 'man of honour' & 'a true patriot'
Political parties have paid tribute to the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu.
