Samkelo Mtshali

Contributing Journalist

Business leadership group mum on Project Ostrich, despite providing R18m in funding

Bongani Hans and Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Organisation got involved after receiving a request from De Ruyter at the end of 2021 to help fund a risk assessment that would ‘augment and complement the efforts ...

Can Casemiro help Man United find their magic?

Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Shambolic transfer activity, uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future and successive defeats in their two opening Premier League games have seen the Dutch manager ...

7 000 copies of ’Breakthrough’ donated to high schools to help in nation-building

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Authors of the book, Breakthrough, which details the build up and negotiations that led to SA’s 1994 democracy, have donated 7 000 copies of the publication to high ...

We want free education, from Grade 1 to Grade 12, says EFF's Julius Malema

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EFF leader Julius Malema has called for free education from Grade 1 to 12 and at tertiary level while also advocating for feeding schemes at tertiary institutions. ...

Shocking crime statistics deepen feelings of insecurity

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Political parties have expressed grave concern over the first quarter crime stastics announced by Police Minister Bheki Cele.

DA picks mayoral candidates for key battleground metros

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With local government elections looming the DA has picked its candidates for its key battlegrounds.

Jacob Zuma, Concourt and Zondo - it’s war of attrition

Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Jacob Zuma is facing a face-off with the Constitutional Court after Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng threw down the rule book at the former president.

Jacob Zuma to meet ANC’s top six amid standoff with Zondo Commission

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The ANC’s NEC top six officials are set to meet with former president Jacob Zuma as his stand-off with the Zondo Commission continues.

We will be monitoring rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, say political parties

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Political parties are keenly waiting the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, a shipment of 1. 5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, scheduled to arrive in the ...

Political Funding Act gets the nod from all parties

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Political Party Funding Act into operation has been backed by parties with the act now expected to come into effect on ...

Military veterans share list of demands

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The veterans are demanding proper and tangible economic benefits that would transform their lives and their families.

PSA warns Motsoaledi against appointing Fosi as permanent CEO of Government Printing Works

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The PSA has also been joined by the DA in opposing Alinah Fosi in being appointed permanently into the position citing questions around her qualifications, intimidation ...

EFF leader Julius Malema takes a pounding on Twitter as #JuliusMustFall trends

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#JuliusMustFall has been the trend of the weekend and has spilled into Monday as users of the popular platform voice their disapproval of Malema following his defence ...

'Ramaphosa is also working from home': SA Twitter slams leadership amid coronavirus

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South African Twitter has wasted little time in commenting on President Cyril Ramaphosa?s leadership during the coronavirus crisis.

President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed after court ruling on Public Protector report

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The North Gauteng High Court?s decision to set aside Public Protector's report on money donated to President Cyril Ramaphosa?s CR17 ANC presidential campaign has ...

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi questions justice system, slams SA judges

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The EFF?s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has questioned the country?s justice system saying that judges were making decisions that did not make sense.

WATCH: Duduzane Zuma urges UKZN students to stop burning buildings

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Duduzane Zuma has come to the rescue of students in need of financial assistance after pledging an undisclosed amount of money to those who suffered financial exclusion. ...

Newcastle mayor vows to tackle corruption

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Newcastle Local Municipality mayor Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba has taken a hard stance on corruption in the municipality, vowing to come down hard on those that have milked ...

Concern mounts over loadshedding impact on hospitals and health

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The DA in KZN has raised concerns over the Health Department?s monitoring of generators, sourcing of fuel and the impact on patient care as Eskom loadshedding continues ...

Thabiso Zulu says leaders 'hell bent' on derailing fight against corruption

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Whistle-blower Thabiso Zulu says the assassination attempt made on his life in October and numerous death threats has been a nightmare for his family.

'Oceans could contribute up to R177bn to GDP'

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South Africa?s strength in the maritime sector continues to grow as the country has been re-elected onto the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council.

Five bombshells that were dropped at the Zondo Commission

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The state capture commission of inquiry have seen some bombshells being dropped as revelations of the extent of state capture were shared live to the nation.

Julius Malema threatened by EFF Student command, says political analyst

Samkelo Mtshali|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema?s questioning of the role of the EFF Student Command has received a backlash from the student structure.

Andre De Ruyter appointment at Eskom draws mixed reactions

Samkelo Mtshali|Published

The appointment of Nampak CEO Andre de Ruyter as the new Eskom CEO has been met with mixed reactions.

What lies ahead for Mmusi Maimane?

Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Three weeks after resigning as the leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane has hinted that he is looking at forming his own political party. ...