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Julius Malema Convicted of Gun Offences, Faces Possible 15-Year Prison Term

South African opposition leader Julius Malema, head of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been found guilty of multiple gun related offences, including illegal possession of a firearm, unlawful discharge…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Top Police Official Alleges Syndicate Capture of South Africa’s Justice System

A high-stakes inquiry into corruption within South Africa’s law enforcement began in Pretoria on Wednesday, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifying that powerful criminal syndicates have infiltrated the country’s…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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South Africa’s Julius Malema Convicted of Hate Speech Over Rally Remarks

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of hate speech by the Equality Court, following remarks he made during a 2022 rally that judges said crossed the…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025

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Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Over Criminal Syndicate Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu with immediate effect following explosive allegations of corruption and interference in law enforcement operations. The suspension comes in response…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025

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MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu Over Visit to Controversial Pastor Bushiri

South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has dismissed its secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, just six months after his appointment, following an unsanctioned visit to controversial Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri during Easter.…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Julius Malema Denied UK Visa Ahead of Cambridge Conference, Sparks Outcry Over Alleged Political Censorship

Julius Malema, the outspoken leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has accused the UK government of deliberately blocking his participation in an upcoming conference at the University of…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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South Africa’s DA Challenges Equity Law, Deepening Tensions in Fragile Unity Government

South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, marking the latest flashpoint in the increasingly strained government…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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EFF Seeks to Block South Africa’s Budget Vote, Threatens Legal Action

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has formally requested that Parliament’s Speaker, Thoko Didiza, halt Wednesday’s scheduled vote on the next stage of the national budget process.…

Africa News Now April 2, 2025