ANC NEC underway

The DA claims that Mcebisi Jonas, appointed by President Ramaphosa as special envoy to the United States, was rejected by Washington months ago, sparking debate about South Africa’s foreign diplomacy strategy. The presidency has denied the claims, saying Jonas’s role doesn’t require accreditation. Phemelo gets analysis from Senior Research Fellow…

Journalist and speaker Karabo Kgoleng joins Phemelo for an inspiring dive into her current top book picks. From Tania Malik’s Hope You Are Satisfied, to the raw memoir I Survived It All by Xoliswa Matanzima-Jozana, and the thought-provoking Our Science Ourselves by Christa Kuljan, Karabo explores themes of resilience, memory,…

After handing President Ramaphosa a scathing anti-corruption report over a year ago, Professor Firoz Cachalia finally has the chance to act. Appointed Acting Minister of Police, the legal scholar is faced with a difficult task of confronting deep-rooted dysfunction, poor leadership, and political interference within SAPS and Crime Intelligence. Phemelo…

The IEC has presented its official report on the 2024 general elections to Parliament, boasting major successes like the integration of independent candidates and a record-high voters’ roll of 27.5 million. But it didn’t shy away from admitting serious tech glitches, long queues, and logistical setbacks. Phemelo speaks to Chief…

Durban residents took to the streets in a powerful show of support for KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, following his allegations that top police officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya, tried to derail investigations into political assassinations. The "Hands Off Mkhwanazi"…