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Reed Dance Funding Cut After Venue Change

Reed Dance Funding Cut After Venue Change

KwaZulu-Natal Treasury confirmed a Reed Dance funding cut after King Misuzulu moved the annual festival to Emashobeni Royal Palace, citing Zulu tradition. The decision leaves organisers to manage extra costs without new taxpayer support.
August 12, 2025
The campaign has drawn strong criticism from senior government figures. On Monday, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wrote on X that “racists are loud and clear” and accused the banner’s creators of trying to undermine efforts to build “an all-inclusive country that recognises the injustices of apartheid”. He called on supporters of transformation to “push them back”. African News Agency Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed Solidarity’s campaign as the work of a “tiny right-wing minority”, calling it “unimportant and mindless”. African News Agency Government critics of the billboard argue that it misrepresents South Africa’s transformation agenda and risks damaging the country’s image as it hosts world leaders for the G20 Summit. Solidarity, however, remains adamant that its message should be visible to local residents and international visitors, and says the Solidarity race banner legal action will continue until the courts have ruled on the legality of the removal.
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Solidarity Race Banner Legal Action Heads to Court

Solidarity is taking the City of Johannesburg and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the High Court after its “race-regulated country” banner was removed from the M1. The union alleges unlawful, politically motivated censorship and wants the billboard restored ahead of the G20
November 14, 2025
Milei Skips SA G20, Aligning with Trump Boycott
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Milei Skips SA G20, Aligning with Trump Boycott

Argentina’s president Javier Milei will skip the Johannesburg G20. Instead, a senior delegation will attend plenaries and bilaterals. The boycott stance is political, but Argentina still wants a say in the final text. The summit schedule remains on track, and South Africa
November 13, 2025
Senzo Mchunu Step Aside Offer Rejected by ANC

Senzo Mchunu Step Aside Offer Rejected by ANC

ANC leaders rejected a Senzo Mchunu step aside offer from party duties, saying the rule applies only after formal charges. Mchunu stays on special leave from his Cabinet post while a Madlanga-led commission and internal integrity checks continue. If prosecutors file charges,
November 10, 2025
Mbenenge Sexual Harassment Tribunal Shocks SA
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Mbenenge Sexual Harassment Tribunal Shocks SA

The Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal has gripped South Africa, exposing power abuses in the judiciary. Andiswa Mengo accuses Judge President Selby Mbenenge of unwanted advances, sparking heated tribunal arguments. With 43% of women in South Africa’s legal field facing harassment, this case
October 23, 2025
Expropriation Act Legal Battle: Ramaphosa Concedes Flaws
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Expropriation Act Legal Battle: Ramaphosa Concedes Flaws

The Expropriation Act legal battle escalates as President Cyril Ramaphosa concedes that Section 19 is unconstitutional and asks the Western Cape High Court to amend it. The DA and AfriForum want Parliament to rewrite the law. A disputed signing-to-gazette delay and fears
October 20, 2025
Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin
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Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin

The Eastern Cape municipalities crisis has pushed seven local governments to the brink of collapse, with the United Democratic Movement (UDM) blaming decades of ANC mismanagement. Makana, Sundays River Valley, and others face financial ruin, worsened by R30 billion in irregular spending
October 13, 2025
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