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Cops search for arson suspects after MKMVA-led march against foreign-owned shops
At least two shops and a stall belonging to a street vendor were set alight.
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ANC tells Carl Niehaus it intends to suspend him after attack on Duarte
Last week, Niehaus released a personal statement in which he accused Duarte of attacking him and undermining his role in the party’s history and struggle against apartheid.
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ANC’s integrity commission going after people for no reason, says Maphatsoe
On Saturday, Maphatsoe spent most of the day waiting to engage with the integrity commission in order to give the association’s side on warnings issued to the Deputy Chief Justice.
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ANC integrity commission postpones meeting with Maphatsoe over warning to Zondo
The session was expected to take place on Saturday afternoon, Maphatsoe was hauled before the ANC’s integrity commission over comments made regarding the state capture commission of inquiry.
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Kebby Maphatsoe to appear before ANC integrity commission over Zondo warning
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the chairperson of the commission of inquiry into state capture, requested the commission’s secretary to lay a criminal complaint against Zuma in November.
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Unnecessary attacks must stop - ANC NEC reaffirms support for Zondo inquiry
Party president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his closing address following a three-day NEC meeting.
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MKMVA NEC requests permission from ANC to hold elective conference
The association said in a statement, that it will approach African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Ace Magashule for permission to go ahead.
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MKMVA's Maphatsoe warns of 'high risk of civil unrest' if Zuma arrested
MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe told Eyewitness News that while the statement issued earlier was a mistake, the association remained concerned about the Zondo Commission going after former President Jacob Zuma.
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ANC's MKMVA warns Zondo it won't allow Zuma to be arrested
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is chairing the commission, requested the secretary of the commission to lay a criminal complaint against the former president. The Zondo Commission is also seeking a Constitutional Court order to compel Zuma to appear before him.
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MKMVA once again targets foreign-owned shops in KZN
The group led yet another protest in the city on Monday – this time placing solidarity with disgruntled truck drivers who claimed that their jobs were being taken by foreigners.
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Durban xenophobic attack victims to lobby international media over their plight
Two weeks ago, foreign nationals operating shops in the Workshop area of the Durban CBD were attacked and asked to leave the country.
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Foreign nationals living in Durban want to leave SA amid xenophobic violence
Some members of the MKMVA in KwaZulu-Natal, accompanied by homeless people, are believed to have been among those who ransacked and shut down shops owned by foreign nationals.
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Magashule arrest could strengthen moves to oust Ramaphosa, analysts warn
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is facing a string of graft allegations related to a controversial multi-million rand asbestos contract in the Free State during his time as premier.
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Durban xenophobic attack victims fear for lives, struggling to make ends meet
Some members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans (MKMVA) in KwaZulu-Natal accompanied by homeless people are believed to have been among those who ransacked and shut down shops owned by foreign nationals.
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DA condemns 'economic terrorism' by MKMVA evicting foreign shop owners in DBN
The Human Rights Commission also added its voice, saying the action was illegal and against democracy.
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EC MKMVA raises concerns over national leadership, wants end to military uniform
The provincial executive committee, in a statement, raised concern over the association being used by 'dishonest figures' seeking to score political points.
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‘I was attacked,’ says Mbalula after making headlines over 'Twitter meltdown'
The minister has been caught in a spat on social media with the MKMVA’s spokesperson Carl Niehaus after describing those demonstrating at the start of the week thugs.
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ANC veteran Msimang echoes Mbalula, questions MKMVA’s credibility
Vusi Msimang told Eyewitness News that the association, unlike other structures of the ANC, had no status and should not even have an office at the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters.
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Motlanthe: Public spats within ANC never shed light on real issues
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, in response to this week’s clash on social media between Minister Fikile Mbalula and the Umkhonto We Sizwe Military Veterans Associations, said that such incidents were just heated but gave no clarity.
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MCEBO DLAMINI: The inexcusable childishness of Fikile Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula's tweets have not made him a leader of the people but the celebrity he so much wants to become, writes Mcebo Dlamini.
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Ace Magashule expected to meet with MKMVA leadership in KZN
The ANC secretary-general met with disgruntled members of the veterans association on Tuesday.
