A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE COL DANIEL “TOUCH” KGWETE
This is my final salute to an officer and a gentleman, a dear friend, comrade and colleague. The Early Days A Freedom Fighter, a Journalist, a Legal Mind and an Air Force Officer, Maokeng Daniel Kgwete (best known as Zetkin ‘Touch’ Nokwe in uMkhonto weSizwe [MK]), passed away on 29 April 2025 after a short […]
250 ON CEDAR: A CULTURAL BEACON FORGED BY VISION
Yesterday, I stepped into a space I had long been reluctant to visit, 250 on Cedar. My hesitation now feels almost misplaced, for what I encountered was a sanctuary of culture, imagination, and creative brilliance. The venue is the brainchild of Tshepo Riba, a young visionary whose dedication over just four years has given rise […]
STELLIES SQUATTER: A SYSTEM BENDING TO EXPLOITATION
In a scandal that has pierced the peaceful facade of SA’s wine country, Stellenbosch, a local man has been ordered by the High Court to repay nearly R1 million after years of slyly dodging rent and housing payments.Kevin Brown, once seen as an unassuming tenant, has cunningly exploited various legal loopholes for his own benefit. […]
ARTISTS DELIVER MOVING TRIBUTES AT PEOPLES’ DOCTOR’S MEMORIAL
A glittering array of eminent artists descended on Pretoria State Theater on Wednesday to pay glowing tributes to slain erudite playwright, author and Black Consciousness firebrand, Gomolemo Mokae. Mokae (61) was shot in his Garankuwa home over two months ago. His killers are still at large.Leading the tributes, veteran artist, Jerry Tsie, the convenor of […]
VICTORY DAY CELERATIONS REVEAL CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS OF POST-WAR PILLARS
The 80th anniversary of Victory Day, marking a significant moment in history when the Red Army of the Soviet Union led the defeat of Hitler’s evil reign of terror that threatened mankind and humanity, reveals one sad truth about geopolitics. What united Allies powers despite their gross ideological differences was the entrenched Nazism of Hitler’s Germany […]
NORTH WEST PREMIER MOKGOSI LEADS SERVICE DELIVERY ROLL-OUT IN KOSTER
North West Provincial Government’s Accelerated Service Delivery Programme – Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded was today rolled out in Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, covering areas such as Swartruggens, Derby, Redirile and Senthumole section in Koster. On-site social services at Reagile Community Hall in Koster was provided including visits to identified infrastructure projects followed by interactive community feedback session […]
SA GOV ENGAGES USA ON RESETTLEMENT CONCERNS
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the 9th May 2025. The discussion follows engagements via the diplomatic channels where in the government expressed concerns with the information conveyed that the United States has […]
DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE’S 2ND MEMORIAL
Yesterday May the 7th 2025, our now crossed over Cde Dr Gomolemo Mokae was remembered in a heart warming ceremony at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Those who loved and lived with him came from far and near to honor this Gentle Giant who was an Octopus of a soul. Dr Mokae fitted everywhere as […]
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE CASE OF MISSING JOURNO AND PARTNER
Four persons of interest have been arrested in connection with the dissapearance of missing journalist and partner, police say. The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has welcomed a breakthrough in the case of missing journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner. A police media statement read as follows: “On Sunday, 04 May 2025, […]
LAUNCH OF THE AZANIAN VETERANS’ CONVENTION (AZAVEC)
Azanian Veterans Convention (AZAVEC) Launched: Empowering a New Era of Liberation and Black Consciousness. The Azanian Veterans Convention (AZAVEC) was launched in Soweto on Saturday 03rd May 2025 as an autonomous national formation composed of distinguished veterans who were involved in the anti-colonial liberation struggle under the banner of Black Consciousness. A non-sectarian home of […]
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DURING LAUNCH OF THE TRANSFORMATION FUND
“It is always a privilege to be invited to gatherings of this nature, and I remain keen on engaging in dialogues that can advance our nation’s progress. This is because conversations regarding economic matters are crucial for fostering inclusive and sustainable development and improving participation in decision-making processes. They facilitate the equilibrium of economic development […]
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION ORIENTED BUDGETING AND TAXATION
Value Added Tax (VAT) began as General Sales Tax (GST) under the apartheid regime to cope with the crisis of falling state revenues and as a result of the anti-apartheid sanctions campaign. The apartheid economy was by design intended to service a white minority and to exclude the black majority. After 1994, VAT was sustained […]