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23 minutes ago
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Julius Malema: MK Party won't affect EFF support among progressive South Africans
EFF leader Julius Malema told the media in Cape Town that the Red Berets will only be reduced among tribalists, not among progressive South Africans. Image: Ayana Ndamane / Independent Newspapers EFF leader Julius Malema said on Thursday the MK Party, which is the third largest in Parliament, would not reduce its support base despite being relegated to fourth place after the 2024 elections. 'There is no MK that is going to reduce us. It will reduce us among tribalists, not among progressive South Africans,' Malema told the media during a briefing in Cape Town ahead of the party's anniversary celebrations on Saturday. 'There is no MK that can replace us ideologically, politically, and otherwise. You saw yesterday in Parliament, a mess in action,' he said. He was referring to the flip-flopping made by MK Party chief whip Colleen Makhubele during the vote on the Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Makhubele voted in support of the Bill only to change their vote, claiming she mistook it for the Ad Hoc Committee that was established to probe the serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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He also noted that Makhubele had 'thrown her toys' when Frolick did not recognise her, instead of EFF MP Omphile Maotwe, when there was an opportunity to object and call for a division when the schedule of budgets of the department was voted. 'The TG (treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe) said 'we are going against and called for a division'. She threw her toys. The issue was much bigger than emotions. When they objected and called for division, we supported them,' he said. 'She behaved like she was not a leader and threw toys,' Malema added. He also said the EFF has proven to be an effective opposition party in Parliament. Malema also said his party was making huge inroads in the Western Cape ahead of the 2026 local government elections. He said the Western Cape was one of the provinces where the Red Berets increased the number of votes during the May 2024 general elections. 'Research shows that the EFF is to have huge increases in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. We are here to consolidate the ground because this is where we want to grow,' he claimed. Explaining the Western Cape as the host of their 12th anniversary celebrations, Malema said the province had never hosted their anniversaries. 'We were told the season is not good, it's rainy and windy. We have had to take a bold decision that we can't have a province in the history of our organisation, which has never hosted the national celebrations of the EFF, because we are a national organisation.' The EFF national leaders moved the anniversary celebrations from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape following the devastating floods that displaced people and left communities in mourning. 'The EFF made the responsible decision to relocate the venue out of respect and solidarity with those affected.' He also said the choice of Khayelitsha as a venue was significant because it is the second largest township and home to thousands of poor and working-class Africans who lived under the weight of special apartheid and deliberate under-development. 'Khayelitsha remains physically and economically separated from the so-called World Class parts of Cape Town. When the DA-led city speaks of this smart city, they are not referring to Khayelitsha. They are referring to the wide enclaves of Sea Point, Claremont, Constantia, and Stellenbosch, while the people of Khayelitsha are left to swim in poverty, crime, poor sanitation, overcrowding, and the lack of basic housing.' Malema said they have erected a dome with a capacity to accommodate 10,000 people as the main venue for the rally. 'This structure includes all essential amenities, including sanitation facilities, and will be ready to host thousands of Fighters, supporters, and community members. 'We expect a powerful turnout from surrounding areas, including side B, Site C, TR Section, Nyanga, Gugulethu, Delft, and Belhar.'
IOL News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
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Discover the best fairs in Durban this weekend
Getting ready for a feast of fairs this Saturday are Anne Barbour, Kathy Naidu, Linda Nhlumayo and Mhelo Sibindi. Image: Supplied. A Festival of Fairs Musgrave Road is the destination for bargain hunters, browsers and shopaholics with both Musgrave Methodist and St Thomas Churches hosting fairs, just a stone's throw apart from each other. Operating times have been synchronised, with St Thomas opening its doors at 8.30am for early birds and Musgrave Methodist opening its doors at 10.30am in time for morning tea and wrapping up at 2.30pm. Musgrave Methodist is doing a Christmas in July theme and will be hanging out their tinsel, munching on mince pies and pulling their Christmas crackers while the St Thomas Market will boast fashion, craft stalls, jewelry, books, cakes, sweets, fruit and veg and preserves. And for those who really want to make a festival of fairs, there is also the regular St Olav Market and the weekly Essenwood Market, both nearby. Where: Musgrave Methodist and St Thomas Churches in Musgrave. When: Saturday. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Director of "God's Work" Michael James with Lucky Dlungwane and Zwelithini Ndadane, who are homeless consultants, actor Thobani Nzuza and Dr Raymond Perrier, director of the Denis Hurley Centre. Image: Illa Thompson. "God's Work" The feature film, "God's Work", which made its debut at the 2025 Durban International Film Festival, has a free screening at the Denis Hurley Centre. Inspired whilst filming a documentary about homeless shelters at the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban during the pandemic, "God's Work" doesn't ask for pity; it demands attention. It confronts viewers with the brutal poetry of life on the margins and the stubborn humanity that persists there. After the screening, the director and producer will be there will be a chance for people to talk in small groups with the homeless people present and hear their voices directly. Where: Denis Hurley Centre. When: Saturday at 1pm.
IOL News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Crowns, chaos and chemistry: 'The Royals' reigns with romance and royal rifts
Ishan Khattar plays Aviraaj Singh in "The Royals", currently streaming on Netflix. Image: Instagram. Netflix's latest offering, "The Royals", takes viewers on a captivating journey through the ornate corridors of an imaginary princely state, Morpiur. Serving up a visually stunning feast of gold-leafed halls and vibrant traditions, this show combines Indian heritage with the universal allure of romantic drama. The premise is intriguing: a nearly bankrupt royal family, led by Ishan Khattar and his co-stars, grapples for survival when a hospitality company, helmed by the determined Sofia (Bhumi Pednekar), offers them a lifeline in the form of a Royal B&B. This innovative concept invites commoners to mingle with the royals, promising an experience that dances between fantasy and reality. It's a clever twist that is ripe for conflict and sparks, which serves as the foundation of the plot. Sofia is introduced as a dynamic and quick-witted CEO, ready to challenge the status quo. From her brisk horseback escapes to confrontations steeped in wit and determination, she embodies a fresh sensibility. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The cast of Netflix's "The Royals". Image: Instagram. Her rivalry with Aviraaj Singh, a polo-playing prince who expertly blends charm with entitlement, gradually morphs into a romantic connection against a backdrop of playful banter and cautious partnership. The character dynamics, especially between Sofia and Aviraaj, follow the classic enemies-to-lovers trope. However, it's the supporting characters that enrich the story, with Aviraaj's brother, Digvijay 'Diggy' Singh, emerging as a relatable character. He finds solace in culinary creation, while their sister, Divyaranjani 'Jinnie', navigates her path toward self-acceptance. The series also dares to explore progressive themes surrounding sexual identity and gender roles. These inclusive narratives allow for moments of colour and risk in what could have been a purely traditional royal saga. The representation of LGBTQ+ characters challenging societal norms also injects a refreshing vibrancy into the plot. Nevertheless, despite its charming ensemble and heartwarming moments, "The Royals" struggles at times with a lack of emotional depth and character development. As episodes progress, the show teeters on the edge of meaningful engagement but often retreats to a surface-level experience of romantic escapism. Ishan Khattar and Bhumi Pednekar as Aviraaj and Sofia in a scene from "The Royals. Image: Instagram. "The Royals" delivers a binge-worthy escape into a world of glittering palace life, complete with engaging romance and charming side stories. It successfully entertains and enchants, even as it grapples with deeper themes and narratives. If you're seeking a captivating mix of palace glamour and light-hearted drama, this series is a worthy addition to your watchlist, sure to sweep you off your feet, if only for a moment.
IOL News
2 hours ago
- Sport
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No goals, no glory: Why Kaizer Chiefs must sign a proven striker now
Chiefs need goals Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is about to begin his second season in charge of the club and will be desperate for a prolific striker who can score goals. Photo: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers Kaizer Chiefs are putting in the final preparations ahead of the new season, but it's difficult to see how the club will improve unless they address the striker position by signing a proven goalscorer. Chiefs' problems up front were well documented last season. Amakhosi often dominated games and created more goalscoring chances than their opponents. But, without a clinical finisher up front, those chances created often went abegging. It was an issue head coach Nasreddine Nabi repeatedly raised after one frustrating performance after another. In this transfer window, the club have sought to address that problem by signing Guinea-Bissau-born Portuguese striker Flavio Silva. The 29-year-old has had a journeyman career that's taken him all over the world, playing in countries like Portugal, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and the United States. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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One man whose name has been mentioned in recent weeks is Peter Shalulile. According to reports, the Mamelodi Sundowns striker is open to exploring his options despite being contracted with the Tshwane giants for two more years. Since moving to Sundowns from Highlands Park in 2020, the Namibian hitman has proven time and time again that he knows his way to the net. His best tally was 23 goals during the 2021/22 campaign. In his five seasons with the Brazilians so far, he's scored 65 goals in the league. In all competitions, and if you add the goals he scored for Highlands Park, that number is well over 100. Shalulile knows how to score goals. If a player with such numbers wants to leave, Chiefs should be one of the first clubs to inquire about his services. Chiefs should know what a prolific striker can do for one's league campaign. If you cast your mind back to the 2004/05 season, when they pipped Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates to the title thanks to the exploits of one Collins Mbesuma. The Zambian great, who was just 21 at the time, scored an amazing 25 league goals, which remains a record to this day. A signing of that calibre could be the difference between another year of frustration and a genuine title challenge. With the right investment up front, Chiefs could finally begin turning dominance into results and restore their status as a feared force in South African football. The blueprint for success is there – now it's up to the club to act decisively and bring in the firepower that can reignite the faithful supporters' dreams. IOL Sport * The views expressed are not necessarily the views of IOL or Independent Media. ** JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Send us an email with your comments, thoughts or responses to iolletters@ Letters should be a maximum of 500 words, and may be edited for length. 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2 hours ago
- Politics
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Zondo and SACC urge immediate action as South Africa's corruption crisis escalates
Retired former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has called on the church to lead anti-corruption efforts as the country battles the scourge of graft, with recent revelations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Image: Karen Sandison / Independent Newspapers With the country's anti-corruption fight reflecting a worrying trend, former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have voiced their widespread condemnation of South Africa's endemic graft, which has now reached critical crisis levels. This comes on the back of a high number of high-profile corruption-related arrests implicating some of the country's leading political figures. The SACC stated that pastors who live and show off their lavish lifestyles at the expense of poor congregants are no different from corrupt politicians. This is as the SACC continues to reflect on the scourge as part of its National Anti-Corruption conference currently under way in Johannesburg. Opposition political parties and analysts have weighed in on the country's dismal attempts at reigning in the scourge. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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The church must be the one that leads us. It must tell the rest of us not to bend the rules. The rules apply to everybody," he stated. Zondo also questioned the resolution taken by the ANC in 2007 to disband the Scorpions in favour of the Hawks, currently tasked with investigating high-profile cases. The Activists and Citizens Forum, through its spokesperson, Denis Bloem, said corruption will be hard to beat as long as the ANC still holds power. "The country believed that under former president Jacob Zuma's administration, corruption was at its peak. However, the country was mistaken. Corruption is worse now and out of control under President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration. "The reason why there is no end to corruption is that the government is infiltrated by criminals masquerading as political leaders. Meanwhile, they are the biggest thieves. "General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told the country a few weeks ago that the South African Police Service is infiltrated by criminal syndicates and that some politicians are also on the payroll of these syndicates. Activists and Citizens Forum believe that corruption will not end as long as the ANC is in power. We know this so-called Government of National Unity is just a rubber stamp for the ANC," said Bloem. Reflecting on the excessive levels of corruption and fraud in the country, Rise Mzansi national spokesperson, Mabine Seabe, said the country's problems are not new, adding that all societies are affected by corruption. "Corruption is not a recent phenomenon, nor is it unique to a particular sector of society. What is of alarming concern is that it has taken hold of every aspect of life, where almost every service requires or can be extracted through corrupt means. The Zondo Commission illustrated the industrial nature of corruption with both the private and public sectors lubricating corrupt actions," he said. As for the recent bombshell by KZN Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi, which has implicated senior politicians and the SAPS, Seabe welcomed the recently established Judicial Commission of Inquiry to look into the criminal elements in the country's political elite and the police. "Moreover, the allegations made by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi point to a nexus between powerful elites and organised crime. "We believe that the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee to probe Mkhwanazi's allegations are well-placed to probe the alleged collapse and capture of South Africa's safety, security, and justice apparatus; hold those responsible accountable; and recommend the necessary reforms," Seabe added. Attempts to get a comment from the ANC, which has been accused of failing to root out corruption among its leaders, were unsuccessful at the time of going to print. However, this week, ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, addressed the recent developments affecting Senzo Mchunu during the ANC's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting with the Provincial Executive Committee, saying the party welcomed Ramaphosa's decision to establish a judicial commission of inquiry to probe the allegations against Mchunu. "Senzo Mchunu has an opportunity now, in terms of the audi alteram partem principle, to also present his side of the story. Once we listen to that, it is also evaluated in terms of facts by a competent, independent judge, and a judicial commission, like the president appointed, then we can pass judgment," he said.
