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The South African
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
'The nonsense that Trump did, he will never do it in my presence'
Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) leader Julius Malema has criticised President Ramaphosa on how he handled US leader Donald Trump last week. During the highly anticipated meeting at the Oval Office, Trump surprised Ramaphosa by playing a montage of video clips featuring Malema singing the song 'Kill the Boer.' Addressing supporters in Kwakwatsi in the Free State ahead of next week's by-elections, the EFF leader said he should have been called into Wednesday's meeting. 'They were speaking about me in that meeting at the White House. If they were not gossiping about me, they should have called me into that meeting. I would have answered everything that Donald Trump wanted from us,' Malema said. 'The nonsense that Trump did, he will never do that nonsense in his presence because I will confront him with the facts,' he said. 'Ramaphosa could not defend himself in front of Trump. You've got a cowardly president.' 'Comrades, we must defend our country against imperialism. The only organisation that is hated by imperialists is the EFF. I will never be intimidated by America,' Malema added. On Wednesday, during the meeting, Trump asked Ramaphosa if he would arrest Julius Malema for singing the song 'Kill the Boer'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
EFF claim responsibility for exposing R2 million laptop corruption in Mpumalanga
The Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) Collen Sedibe has claimed that the party is responsible for exposing the R2 million laptop corruption in Mpumalanga. Talking on Sinawo Thambo's podcast, Sedibe divulged the red party's alleged involvement in blowing open the corruption and a key suspect they allegedly sought for evidence. "It was the biggest laptop heist in history of the South African government. We uncovered the corruption through the whistleblowers within the government. What we do is that we don't forge evidence. We collect it," said Sedibe. Senior officials, comprising of the head of department of the province's Department of Education, will face disciplinary proceedings after an inquiry discovered anomalies in the acquisition of 22 laptops.
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The South African
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The South African
EFF's Tlhaole vows to 'Infiltrate' Orania [video]
Watch the full version of the ' EFF leader vows to storm Orania' article – in a minute. The Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) Northern Cape leader, Shadrack Tlhaole, has vowed to infiltrate the Afrikaner town of Orania, where he plans to take up residence. Provincial representatives of the EFF led a march to the offices of the Northern Cape Premier, Zamani Saul, in Kimberley to hand over a memorandum for a legal review on the existence of the town, which is built on private property. However, Orania leaders have vowed to fight back against the call to action. For the latest political news, bookmark The South African website's dedicated section for free-to-read content Addressing EFF members who had marched to hand over a memorandum Saul's office, the party's Tlhaole called out Orania as a 'Apartheid-era racial-enclaved operating community within a democratic South Africa'. 'Orania is not merely a town…upheld under the false narrative of cultural autonomy. It undermines the value of non-racialism, equality, and unity that is in our constitution. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
Russia Today
06-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
South Africa denies being under Chinese pressure
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has emphasised that the decision to ask Taiwan's Taipei Liaison Office, currently located in Pretoria, to relocate to Johannesburg or any other location of their choice — outside South Africa's political capital — is in keeping with the One-China Policy. 'The vast majority of countries follow this policy, including the United States,' Lamola said in a parliamentary response. South Africa's senior diplomat was responding to a question posed by Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFFs] Member of Parliament Nqobile Mhlongo. The EFF parliamentarian had asked Lamola: 'Considering that the government has set the end of March 2025 as the new deadline for Taiwan's diplomatic offices in Tshwane to relocate to another region or province, what steps has he taken to expedite the already protracted process, and by what exact date will the Taiwanese diplomatic offices relocate?' In his response, Lamola emphasised that South Africa embraces the One-China Policy, which recognises Taiwan as an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China run from the capital Beijing. He highlighted that only 12 countries across the world recognise Taiwan as being separate from mainland China. These are Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, the Holy See, the Marshall Islands, Paraguay, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Eswatini and Tuvalu. 'Those countries that maintain relations with Taiwan without recognising it as a separate entity from the People's Republic of China do so on the basis that the relationship is trade-related and not political. In our context, these trade relations are an important consideration,' said Lamola. 'Honourable Mhlongo's framing of the question, which refers to the 'Taiwanese diplomatic offices', indicates why the move from the country's political and diplomatic capital is necessary.' Lamola said since the decision for the Taipei Liaison Office to move was made, Taiwanese authorities have postponed the move for various reasons, including budgetary concerns, and the discussions are ongoing. 'In the interim, we are making administrative adjustments to accurately reflect the status of Taiwanese representation,' he said. Lamola highlighted that South Africa is 'engaging constructively' with Beijing regarding the One-China Policy. 'I would like to emphasize that we are engaging constructively with the People's Republic of China regarding matters related to South Africa's One-China Policy. It is important to clarify that the People's Republic of China is not exerting undue pressure on us; rather, our interactions are marked by mutual respect,' he said. 'We hope that all stakeholders interested in South Africa's decision will embrace this spirit of constructive diplomatic engagement.' Last year, IOL reported that Chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of China in South Africa, Li Zhigang reiterated that the Taiwan question bears on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is 'a non-negotiable principle' embedded at the heart of China's core interests. At the time, the topic of Taiwan had been thrust into international news headlines ahead of the auguration of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te. All African nations, except for Eswatini, ascribe to the one-China policy. A symposium was held in Pretoria by the Chinese embassy in South Africa, which was attended by ANC representatives, government officials, members of the academia, activists and media representatives. On behalf of the Chinese government, Li said China will not compromise on the question of Taiwan. 'There is no room for compromise or concession. Seeking foreign support to gain independence is a dead-end. The scheme to use Taiwan to contain China is doomed to fail. Peaceful cross-Strait reunification under the one-China principle will bring huge opportunities for the economic and social development in the Taiwan region and tangible benefits to our compatriots there,' said Li. He said the unification of China serves the interests of not only the Chinese nation and people, but also the international community and all people around the world. Li said with a similar destiny in the past, South Africa 'deeply understands and firmly supports Chinese people's just cause of opposing the separatist activities of 'Taiwan independence' to achieve national reunification in China'.First published by IOL
