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The VBS Mutual Bank scandal: unveiling years of fraud

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank scandal continues to dominate headlines, with recent revelations bringing renewed scrutiny to the case. Tshifhiwa Matodzi, former chairperson of the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank, has confessed to channelling funds through his family, adding new layers to the saga of corruption and fraud that has gripped South Africa. According to reports, Matodzi was the chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed […]

17 July 2024

Local

Parliament is set to vote on the decision to close the Israeli embassy

By Kouthar Sambo Civil society and various communities have called, and Parliament has listened. As the ongoing protests in the Western Cape continue in a bid to showcase their support for Palestine, protesters have called for the closing of the Israeli embassy. This comes as Parliament is set to vote on the decision today to close the Israeli embassy after the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) brought the motion before Parliament […]

16 November 2023

Local

Provincial shutdown or picket- EFF protest garners only 100 supporters

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert What was deemed the “Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Provincial shutdown” turned out to be underwhelming. The EFF planned a shutdown to highlight the plight of residents with its core focus on taxi impoundments, gangsterism, a lack of service delivery, unemployment and unlawful evictions, among other issues. While the City amped up its Law Enforcement officers to ensure the protest remains peaceful, as a permit was granted […]

2 October 2023

Local

Chaos erupts at the City of Cape Town Council meeting

By Dideka Njemla A disruption took place at the monthly council meeting on Thursday, 24 August, at the beginning of the City of Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis’ speech. The mayor’s speech was intended to announce civic honours. However, disruptions followed, as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had a silent protest in which they expressed that they were against the presence of Mayco member of Safety and Security, JP Smith […]

24 August 2023

Local

EFF to send GBV unit to help boys allegedly raped by North West ANC councillor

The EFF in North West will on Monday dispatch its gender-based violence (GBV) desk to the victims of an ANC councillor who was arrested in connection with their statutory rapes at the weekend. The councillor from the Matlosana municipality is known to TimesLIVE but is not being named until he has pleaded to the two counts of statutory rape with which he has been charged. His alleged victims are two teenage […]

8 May 2023

Local

McKenzie pulls out from race to become Joburg mayor but ‘PA will still support motion to remove Amad’

Gayton McKenzie says the Patriotic Alliance (PA) is still on a mission to remove Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad, despite him (McKenzie) pulling out of the race to become mayor. The PA leader and Central Karoo district mayor last week threw his hat into the ring to become the next Johannesburg mayor amid a proposed motion of no confidence against Amad. Amad is expected to be ousted through a motion brought […]

20 April 2023

News

Could the DA’s Federal Congress be another missed opportunity?

By Daanyaal Matthews Source: Democratic Alliance The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress has concluded with no significant changes as John Steenhuisen remains DA leader after beating party peer Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Steenhuisen retaining his position has come as no surprise but has revealed a problem within the official opposition. Speaking on Ramadaan AM this morning, Professor Amanda Gouws commented on his victory : ‘It’s pretty much what we could have expected, […]

3 April 2023

Local

Cape Town shutdown protesters allege police were ‘brutal’, camp outside parliament

Members of the EFF took to the streets in Cape Town on Monday during the party's national shutdown to protest against load-shedding and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking to a police officer, EFF Western Cape chairperson Banzi Dambuza alleged police handled them “brutally” in the early hours of Monday when their protest began. Hundreds of protesters marched to parliament, where speeches were held. Source: TimesLIVE

21 March 2023

Local

87 arrested across the country for various offences during national shutdown

Police through the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) say they have now arrested 87 protestors across the country for public violence-related offences. The arrests come as members of the EFF protest against social and economic challenges faced by South Africans, including crime, corruption, load shedding and unemployment amongst others. NATJOINTS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says, “Of the 87 arrested, 41 were arrested in Gauteng, 29 in North West, 15 […]

20 March 2023

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