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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
MK Party calls on Ramaphosa to resign
The MK Party has called for the immediate resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Party supporters who marched to the Union Buildings and police headquarters in Pretoria on Friday to hand over memorandums also demanded that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu be prosecuted. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations that Mchunu was interfering with police investigations.. The marchers handed over a memorandum at the South African Police Service headquarters in the capital to demand that Mkhwanazi be protected. MK Party national organiser Joe Ndlela read out the memorandum, giving the government 14 days to respond to the party's demands. 'Our demands are as follows, we demand President Cyril Ramaphosa resign immediately, the immediate arrest of those implicated by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Senzo Mchunu to be fired immediately, the immediate unsealing of the C17 bank statements and accountability for the Phala Phala case,' he said. The memorandum was accepted by Lt-Gen Samo Chamane, on behalf of national police commissioner Fannie Masemola.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Cartoon of the day: 18 July 2025
How will you be celebrating Mandela Day? As the nation comes together to serve on Mandela Day, many are left with the same problems of crime, poverty, unemployment, and failed service delivery that they face every other day. This, as politicians continue to make empty promises and vow to fight corruption that they are often implicated in themselves. People around the world join together for 67 minutes of service on 18 July in honour of former SA president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's birthday. This year's service includes community outreach, surgical marathons, clean-up projects at taxi ranks, gender-based violence awareness campaigns, and the handing over of renovated homes. It will also include a protest at the Union Buildings by angry citizens demanding the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has further set the date as a deadline for him to resign. Several organisations under the United Civic Movements will participate in the march against rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, the Phala Phala scandal, and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. ALSO READ: MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign 'One of the most devastating consequences of this administration's failure is the skyrocketing unemployment rate, which has increased from 29.1% in 2019 to 32% in 2024. 'The youth of South Africa, once promised a brighter future, now face 58% unemployment, up from 43% — a betrayal of the hopes and dreams of a generation,' said the organisations.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mandela Day: These streets affected by marches in Tshwane
Marchers are expected to use their 67 minutes to voice their frustrations to a number of issues. The Union Buildings lawns in Tshwane with a statute of late former president Nelson Mandela. Picture: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images As the country celebrates Mandela Day on Friday, some roads in the City of Tshwane are expected to be a no-go zone due to two planned marches. Marchers are expected to use their 67 minutes to voice their frustrations to a number of issues. Streets in and around the City of Tshwane are expected to be severely affected. In the first march, MK party members from Gauteng will be marching through the city demanding that perpetrators mentioned by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) top cop Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be arrested. Mkhwanazi At a press conference last week, Mkhwanazi alleged political interference in police operations, claiming that Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, had meddled. The City of Tshwane said the marchers will gather at Church Square in Pretoria Central from 10am and proceed to Maupa Naga Building, Corner Park Street and Troye Street, Sunnyside. 'From the gathering point, they will join Paul Kruger Street, turn left onto Francis Baard Street, turn right onto Park Street and proceed until they reach their destination at Maupa Naga Building. They are expected to disperse from the Maupa Naga Building at 14:00. ALSO READ: 'Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents' – analyst The following streets will be affected: Paul Kruger Street Madiba Street Pretorius Street Francis Baard Street Thabo Sehume Street Lilian Ngoyi Street Sisulu Street Du Toit Street Nelson Mandela Drive Steve Biko Road Park Street Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as Nana Sita Street Struben Street Stanza Bopape Street Leyds Drive Visagie Street Bosman Street Eskia Mphahlele Drive The Tshwane Metro Police and South African Police Service (Saps) officers will be deployed to monitor the march and all affected streets. Ramaphosa resignation In the second march, Defend South Africa will be taking to the streets to demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The march is expected to take place in collaboration with the United Civic Movements. They will be marching against the rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, Phala Phala scandal and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa's response 'a direct spit in the face of our revolutionary forefathers' – Sisulu foundation Gathering The City of Tshwane said the marchers will gather at the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad from 10am and move to the Union Buildings. 'From the gathering point they will join Struben Street then turn right onto Sophy de Bruyn Street, turn left onto Madiba Street and proceed until they reach the Union Buildings. They are expected to disperse from the Union Buildings by 14:30.' The following streets will be affected: Struben Street Sophy de Bruyn Street Madiba Street Bosman Street Paul Kruger Street Thabo Sehume Street Lillian Ngoyi Street Sisulu Street DuToit Street Nelson Mandela Drive Steve Biko Street Hamilton Street Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as: Visagie Street Nana Sita Street Stanza Bopape Street Pretorius Street Eskia Mphahlele Drive The Tshwane Metro Police and South African Police Service (Saps) officers will be deployed to monitor the march and all affected streets. NOW READ: Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as acting police minister
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: ‘Cyril must fall' march
Here's your daily news update for Thursday, 17 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, has seemingly shrugged off claims about a coup threat. Furthermore, US Grammy award-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been announced as the headline act for this year's Delicious Festival. Weather tomorrow: 18 July 2025 A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for damaging waves affecting small vessels between Alexander Bay and East London. Very cold conditions and scattered showers are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. 'Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day Several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The march, organised by Defend South Africa in collaboration with the United Civic Movements, is scheduled to start from the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad, Tshwane, at 10am and is destined for the Union Buildings. President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS Several organisations under the United Civic Movements will be joining the march. They will be marching against the rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, Phala Phala scandal and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. CONTINUE READING: 'Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day 'A coup is not discussed on social media': Holomisa says no need to press panic buttons Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, has seemingly shrugged off claims about a coup threat, amid growing conversations surrounding South Africa's national security. Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, disclosed this week that the security cluster had identified a 'potential risk' of a coup d'état. Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa. Picture: Gallo Images / Brenton Geach Speaking to the media at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday, Holomisa stressed that the security of the state remains a key priority. 'If there is anyone who has such plans, I think he or she is advised to stop that because it has been exposed. A coup is not discussed on social media, that's not a coup,' he said. CONTINUE READING: 'A coup is not discussed on social media': Holomisa says no need to press panic buttons Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival Fresh off her run of celebrating the 25th anniversary of her renowned album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the US Grammy award-winning singer has been announced as the headline act for this year's Delicious Festival. Her set at the 12th edition of the festival will include her son, YG Marley and Zion Marley, her former lover and bandmate Wyclef Jean. Lauryn Hill will hadline the Delicious Festival this year. Picture:mslaurynhill/Instagram On Thursday afternoon, the festival announced that it would feature the multiple Grammy Award-winning artists alongside South African singer-songwriters Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis, and gospel ensemble Joyous Celebration, in its lineup for the music festival. CONTINUE READING: Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival MPs asked to recuse themselves from Mkhwanazi police corruption allegations probe While there is a lack of trust among top leaders of the South African Police Service (Saps), parliamentarians tasked with investigating Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims are also at each other's throats. An explosive joint police, justice and constitutional development committee meeting on Wednesday escalated when a Freedom Front Plus MP suggested that National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams recuse himself from the investigation process, citing a conflict of interest. Chairperson of the portfolio committee on police Ian Cameron. Picture: X / @ParliamentZA The committees have been requested to investigate allegations of corruption and collusion in Saps. Adams opened several cases against crime intelligence generals and Brigadiers late last year. CONTINUE READING: MPs asked to recuse themselves from Mkhwanazi police corruption allegations probe Police shortcomings and employee-staff relations to blame for farm murders — report A parliamentary report into farm murders has made several recommendations on how to deal with violent rural crime. The report was the result of a petition by civil society groups that asked for an investigation into attacks on the farming community and its economic impact. Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu Police shortcomings were noted as contributors to rural crime, specifically poorly resourced rural policing units. The committee heard how only 40% of police vehicles were properly suited for the terrain they are expected to cover, and that no horseback units were available in some provinces. CONTINUE READING: Police shortcomings and employee-staff relations to blame for farm murders — report Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: 'Where's the coup proof?' | SA man arrested in US raid | Ackermann named Bulls boss
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day
The movements argue that the Ramaphosa administration has failed to address issues, and now residents are paying for it. Several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The march, organised by Defend South Africa in collaboration with the United Civic Movements, is scheduled to start from the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad, Tshwane, at 10am and is destined for the Union Buildings. Several organisations under the United Civic Movements will be joining the march. ALSO READ: MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign 'One of the most devastating consequences of this administration's failure is the skyrocketing unemployment rate, which has increased from 29.1% in 2019 to 32% in 2024. The youth of South Africa, once promised a brighter future, now face 58% unemployment, up from 43% — a betrayal of the hopes and dreams of a generation,' say the organisations. They will be marching against the rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, Phala Phala scandal and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. 'The statistics and scandals paint a clear picture of failure: rising unemployment, worsening poverty, escalating crime, uncontrolled illegal immigration, a collapsing military, widespread corruption, and a deliberate subversion of democracy. South Africa cannot afford to continue on this path. ALSO READ: 'Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents' – analyst 'The people must demand accountability and take action to remove a government that has neglected its duty to serve and protect its citizens.' 'Cyril Ramaphosa must fall' The movements argue that the Ramaphosa administration has failed to address these issues, and now residents are paying for it. 'South Africa is in crisis, the economy is on crutches, and illegal immigration is out of control. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's press media confirmed that this administration is corrupt to the core. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa's response 'a direct spit in the face of our revolutionary forefathers' – Sisulu foundation 'We demand his resignation and an end to state capture 2.0. We demand the removal of corrupt police officials, not the establishment of useless commissions. Ramaphosa did not have to appoint a commission; it's a game that he's playing. 'We demand action against Illegal immigration and control of borders. The informal economy must be handed back to South Africans. Cyril must fall, the people must rise.' In his weekly letter, Ramaphosa defended the establishment of the commission into Mkhwanazi's allegations. 'It is necessary that we establish the facts through an independent, credible and thorough process so that we can safeguard public confidence in the police service. This is particularly important as we seek to put the era of state capture behind us,' said Ramaphosa. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa says punitive action against Mchunu would set dangerous precedent 'In establishing this Commission of Inquiry, we are affirming our commitment to the rule of law, to transparency and accountability, and to building a South Africa in which all people are safe and secure.' Meanwhile, the MK party have given Ramaphosa until 9am on Friday, 18 July, or face a motion of no confidence.
