Sizwe Dlamini

Sunday Independent Editor

Exploring the implications of Macron's disregard for South Africa at the Africa Forward Summit

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At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron aimed to strengthen ties with English-speaking nations but faced backlash due to logistical ...

Taxpayers Reclaim Courtroom: SCA decision empowers taxpayers against Sars's legal restrictions

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal has empowered taxpayers by allowing lay representation in tax court, challenging Sars's attempts to monopolise ...

Ramaphosa’s Shield Cracks: Why move to review can’t stop Parliament’s impeachment duty

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The Constitutional Court's recent ruling not only revives Section 89 but also reinforces the principle of accountability in South Africa. Discover how Chief Justice ...

'We're Self-Sabotaging': Minister admits R800m paid to suspended state officials

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Public Service Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi's candid admission before Parliament reveals a troubling reality: South Africa's public service crisis stems not from ...

Urgent action needed as Ebola outbreak strikes eastern DRC – Africa CDC

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Communities in Eastern DRC face dire consequences as health authorities confirm a deadly Ebola outbreak, prompting urgent calls for regional coordination from the ...

Ramaphosa’s ANC Unity Failure: How it cost the party its 2024 majority

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Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to unity within the ANC has led to unforeseen consequences. How did his leadership style contribute to the party's historic electoral ...

Parliamentary leaders challenge government on weather crisis response

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Amidst severe weather wreaking havoc across South Africa, parliamentary leaders Nocks Seabi and Mxolisi Kaunda demand a rapid and collaborative government response ...

Four Findings, One Truth: ConCourt forces accountability on Phala Phala

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This week, the Constitutional Court delivered a pivotal ruling on the Phala Phala saga, striking down unconstitutional parliamentary rules and affirming that President ...

AU chair condemns US on unjustified G20 ban

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The African Union's Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, delivers a powerful rebuke to the US for its exclusion of South Africa from the G20 Leaders' Summit, arguing ...

Entrepreneurship challenge for children aims to combat youth unemployment

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With youth unemployment in South Africa soaring to 60% among 18- to 24-year-olds, a new virtual entrepreneurship programme is equipping children aged 9 to 16 with ...

South Africa’s floods expose a nation drowning in neglect

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South Africa's flooding crisis, exacerbated by La Niña-linked rains, has led to a national disaster declaration. With damages in the billions and lives lost, how ...

Ramaphosa's Genius Masterstroke: Roelf Meyer is a response to Bozell and the US attacks

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era minister, as South Africa's ambassador to the US, a move that raises questions about ...

Julius Mkhwanazi's Loyalty Oath: A window into EMPD corruption scandal?

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Julius Mkhwanazi, acting chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, faces scrutiny over his loyalty pledge to a city manager amidst serious corruption allegations. This ...

BRICS+ crumbles under war-fueled financial storm

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What challenges do BRICS+ economies face as the ongoing Middle East conflict escalates? The IMF's April 2026 report reveals critical insights into financial stability ...

Challenges in Ramaphosa's efforts to improve US-South Africa relations

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's warm welcome for US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III contrasts sharply with escalating tensions between South Africa and the US, raising ...

How Washington's reckless diplomacy is reshaping Africa and Europe

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Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges in its relationship with the US, marked by significant ...

Rising Fuel Costs: Will employers choose flexibility and empathy over layoffs?

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With South Africa facing the steepest fuel price hikes in history, will employers rise to the challenge and show the flexibility and empathy their employees desperately ...

R42bn Misspent, Zero Consequences: AG exposes government’s culture of impunity

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The Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke, has issued a stark warning about the government's slow response to critical governance failures, revealing ...

Corruption Uncovered: SIU Exposes NLC's Shocking Betrayal of Public Trust

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Unmasking a web of deceit, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) exposes a shocking corruption scandal within South Africa's National Lotteries Commission (NLC). ...

Urgent Action Required: AGSA's audit reveals SOEs' role in South Africa's governance crisis

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One year into the 7th administration, the AGSA's report reveals alarming stagnation in governance and audit outcomes. What does this mean for South Africa's fiscal ...

Panic at the Pumps? As government urges calm, essential services starve for fuel

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South Africa's fuel supply system is in turmoil, with essential services facing operational crises as government assurances clash with the reality of diesel shortages. ...

SA Fuel Crisis: Government says supply stable, FF Plus points to empty pumps and price shock

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As geopolitical tensions soar, South Africa faces a looming fuel crisis. Despite government assurances of stable petroleum supplies, alarming reports of empty pumps ...

South Africa escapes Africa’s $155bn debt trap as S&P Global exposes regional divide

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S&P Global Ratings forecasts that African sovereigns will borrow $155 billion in 2026, but how does South Africa's fiscal flexibility set it apart from its continental ...

Rompco bets natural gas can bridge southern Africa’s energy gap

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Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Rompco stands as a beacon of energy security and collaboration in Southern Africa. How is this joint venture reshaping the region's ...

R1.36bn debt and dry taps: The hidden crisis of South Africa's water boards

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Despite improvements reported by Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, communities in South Africa continue to suffer from dry taps, revealing a critical misalignment ...