MUTINY AGAINST THE PRESIDENT: ANC Veterans' League Turns on Its Own Leader Sisi Tolashe, Demands Fired Minister Exits Parliament Immediately

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BOKSBURG — In an unprecedented internal revolt, the African National Congress Veterans’ League (ANC VL) has publicly turned on its own President, Sisi Tolashe, welcoming severe party disciplinary action against her and directly demanding that she "step aside" from all political offices.

The extraordinary showdown took place during the VL's quarterly National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held from 29 to 30 May 2026 in Boksburg. The high-stakes meeting, which was closely monitored and addressed by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, put the liberation movement’s widening ethical crisis on full display just months before the critical November local government elections.

The Fall of Sisi Tolashe

Tolashe, who serves simultaneously as the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) President and a Member of Parliament, was recently fired as Minister of Social Development by President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Public Service Commission probe into irregular department appointments and a scandal involving undeclared luxury SUVs allegedly gifted by Chinese officials.

Instead of shielding their leader, the elder statesmen of the ANC took a brutal, unyielding stance on accountability.

"The meeting welcomed the decision of the ANC NEC to take disciplinary action against five senior ANC members, including our own VL President, Sisi Tolashe, on the recommendations of the Integrity Committee," announced Snuki Zikalala, the Deputy President of the Veterans' League. "We still call on these individuals to step aside on their own volition."

Zikalala further demanded that the mother body tighten its Step-Aside Guidelines and finally execute outstanding enforcement actions remaining from the Zondo Commission on State Capture.

War Over Mayoral Seats: Centralised Control of 46 Towns

With the local government elections officially scheduled for 4 November 2026, the Veterans' League threw its full weight behind Luthuli House’s radical plan to strip local regions of their power to choose mayors.

To stop underqualified factional bosses from taking over critical councils, the ANC NEC has centralized the selection of mayoral candidates for 46 pivotal municipalities—including all eight metropolitan areas and 22 secondary economic cities.

The Veterans' League confirmed it has already submitted a clean list of preferred candidates with "unblemished reputations" directly to the Office of the Secretary-General (SGO) to ensure the party fields electable leaders.

Slamming 'Convenient' Xenophobia in the Working Class

Addressing the rising social instability in townships, the VL NEC expressed deep panic over escalating attacks against foreign nationals across South Africa.

The elders sharply rebuked contemporary politicians who weaponize anti-migrant rhetoric to cover up deep economic policy failures.

• Enforce the Law: The league demanded the state decisively crack down on illegal immigration and strictly implement labor laws.

• Stop Corporate Exploitation: They called out crooked businesses that intentionally hire undocumented workers to exploit cheap labor.

• Reject Scapegoating: The league warned political parties against "conveniently placing the blame for our economic challenges on migrants."

Housekeeping and Internal Growth

Despite the internal fireworks, the Veterans' League reported a stable organizational footprint. The body formally confirmed the outcome of its KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Conference, approved new leadership appointments in the Free State, and set up provincial and regional task teams to manage ongoing restructuring in the North West, Mangaung, and Nkangala.

The league's active, audited membership roll now stands at 4,689 veterans nationwide—all of whom have been commanded to hit the streets for door-to-door campaigning to save the party's electoral fortunes.

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Fuel Shock: Petrol Spikes by R1.43/L While Diesel Plummets by Up To R3.24/L in Extreme June Price Split

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PRETORIA — South African motorists face a dramatic and highly unusual split at the pumps this winter. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced a severe R1.43 per litre hike for both grades of petrol, contrasting sharply with a massive price crash for diesel of up to R3.25 per litre, effective from midnight on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

The extreme price diverging means that while passenger vehicle owners will see their commuting costs surge, the logistics, farming, and manufacturing sectors will receive massive financial relief as diesel and paraffin costs plummet.

Global Geopolitics vs. Seasonal Demands

According to the Ministry, the wild divergence in fuel types is being driven by a combination of volatile international factors:

• The Petrol Spike: Average Brent Crude oil jumped from $101 to $104.59 per barrel under the period under review. This price pressure was fueled heavily by escalating geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran, alongside the high-stakes maritime closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

• The Diesel Crash: While crude oil went up, international refined product prices plummeted due to shifting seasonal dynamics. As the Northern Hemisphere enters its warm summer months, their seasonal demand for heating fuels has ground to a halt. This middle-distillate surplus triggered a massive international drop, slashing basic fuel costs for diesel and illuminating paraffin.

• The Currency Buffer: A strengthening South African Rand provided a minor cushion, appreciating slightly from 16.65 to 16.52 Rand per USD, shaving roughly 12 to 14 cents per litre off the basic cost across the board.

The Breakdown: June 2026 Fuel Adjustments

Fuel Type / Product	Official Price Adjustment (Effective 3 June)
Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP)	R1.43 per litre INCREASE
Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP)	R1.43 per litre INCREASE
Diesel (0.05% Sulphur)	R3.24 per litre DECREASE
Diesel (0.005% Sulphur)	R2.61 per litre DECREASE
Illuminating Paraffin (Wholesale)	R5.96 per litre DECREASE
LPGas (Maximum Retail Price)	R17.00 per kg DECREASE (R20.00/kg drop in WC)

"The drop in middle distillates brings vital relief to households relying on paraffin for winter heating," the Ministry noted, though warning that domestic regulatory interventions minimized what could have been an even bigger drop for diesel.

Government Slashes Fuel Levies, Billions in Debt

The primary reason petrol is spiking so drastically—and why the diesel drop wasn't even deeper—comes down to a massive intervention update from the National Treasury.

The Department confirmed that the temporary General Fuel Levy relief measures introduced by the Minister of Finance have been drastically scaled back. For the month of June, the state has reduced the levy relief by R1.50/L for petrol and R1.96/L for diesel, effectively baking that cost back into the retail price.

Furthermore, South Africa's state fuel cushion is running critically dry. The cumulative Slate Account—used to absorb international price shocks—recorded a massive negative balance of R18.28 billion at the end of April.

To prevent a total collapse of the self-adjusting mechanism, the government has been forced to hike the mandatory Slate Levy by 35.04 cents per litre (moving from 122.70c to 157.74c/L). This statutory levy addition will be slapped onto the retail price of both petrol and diesel starting Wednesday, clawing cash back from consumers to balance the state's energy debt book.

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PRODIGAL PROTÉGÉ: Former DASO Leader Liam Jacobs Ditches McKenzie’s PA, Reinvents Political Career with DA Return

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JOHANNESBURG — In a major political twist ahead of the high-stakes 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially welcomed back its former youth star and Member of Parliament, Liam Jacobs.

Jacobs has dramatically resigned from Gayton McKenzie's Patriotic Alliance (PA), just under a year after his high-profile midnight defection to the green mamba party on Youth Day 2025.

From Rising Star to Defector and Back Again

Jacobs’ political journey over the last few years reads like a fast-paced political thriller. His rapid shifts across the South African political spectrum showcase a highly fluid career:

A Former Chairperson of the DA Students Organisation (DASO) at the University of Pretoria, 
Jacobs was fast-tracked into the National Assembly following the 2024 general elections. 

However, in June 2025, he stunned the blue party by defecting to the PA,
claiming at the time that he felt "used" by the DA.

McKenzie immediately leveraged the young politician’s profile, deploying him to replace Kenny Kunene as a City of Johannesburg Councillor and naming him as the PA’s provisional mayoral Candidate for Tshwane.

The DA Statement: 'A Road of Chaos and Criminality'

The DA’s leadership has pulled no punches regarding Jacobs' brief tenure under Gayton McKenzie, stating that his return is a direct rejection of the PA's political culture.

"Liam Jacobs left the PA because he saw firsthand that the PA never delivers on promises," the DA said in a celebratory welcome-back brief. "People sometimes take the wrong road. What matters is whether they are willing to correct course and recommit themselves to the work of building a better South Africa. That is a sign of maturity and braveness."

The DA characterized the PA's internal environment as a school of "Chaos, personality cults, and empty promises," positioning itself by contrast as a steady, inclusive political home.

Rebuilding Burnt Bridges

The DA's leadership explicitly stated that it is moving past old grudges to consolidate its base ahead of the upcoming municipal polls, taking a clear swipe at traditional, vindictive political mindsets.

• No More Grievances: "We do not and will never subscribe to the school of politics that says once a bridge is burnt it can never be repaired."

• A Bigger Alternative: The party insisted that South Africa needs an alternative that is "bigger than division, and bigger than any individual."

Politician	Previous Role (DA)	Intermediate Role (PA)	Current Status (2026)
Liam Jacobs	Leader of DASO / Member of Parliament (Gauteng)	City of Joburg Councillor / PA Youth Alliance Leader	Rejoined the DA as an ordinary member/activist

Liam Jacobs' re-enlistment into the DA significantly disrupts the PA's campaign momentum for the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections.

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Malema Unleashes Savage Attack on ANC-DA Alliance, Blasts 'Xenophobic Working Class' at Historic Left Conference

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BOKSBURG — Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema has launched a scathing political and ideological assault on the ruling African National Congress (ANC), accusing its leadership of permanently surrendering South Africa’s economic sovereignty to white monopoly capital through its governing coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Delivering a high-octane keynote address on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the historic Conference of the Left in Boksburg, Malema declared that the ANC-DA alliance represents the ultimate "ideological betrayal" of the liberation struggle.

'The ANC Confused Itself with Liberation'

Speaking to a packed plenary chamber that included top delegations from the South African Communist Party (SACP) and COSATU, Malema backed the SACP's recent observations that the ANC has become deeply insecure.

"The alliance between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance was a profound ideological revelation," Malema thundered. "One cannot credibly claim commitment to radical transformation while governing alongside forces historically dedicated to defending white monopoly capital, privatisation, and market fundamentalism."

Malema warned that the ANC has lost its historical legitimacy by confusing its own organizational survival with the broader aspirations of the working class. He stated that the democratic breakthrough of 1994 had successfully ended political apartheid while leaving "economic apartheid" completely intact through unequal land ownership and financial concentration.

Confronting 'Afrophobia' inside the Working Class

In one of the most politically charged segments of his address, the EFF leader turned his focus inward, taking aim at the growing wave of anti-migrant sentiment ripping through poor South African communities.

Malema slammed "Afrophobia" as a toxic manifestation of "false consciousness" engineered to trick the poor into fighting each other rather than fighting capitalism.

"Poor Africans from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Somalia, or elsewhere on the continent are not responsible for unemployment, inequality, or collapsing public services," Malema argued. "Migrants did not privatise state capacity. Migrants did not concentrate ownership of land and industry. The attempt to redirect legitimate social anger away from capital and toward vulnerable African communities serves ultimately to protect the very structures responsible for mass suffering."

A Direct Challenge to the Paralysed Left

While offering revolutionary praise to countries like Cuba and Venezuela for successfully resisting U.S.-led imperialist blockades, Malema did not spare local socialist formations from heavy internal criticism.

He warned that while international capital coordinates across borders with clinical efficiency, Left-wing organizations in South Africa remain severely paralyzed by:

• Sectarianism and Ego: Endless internal turf wars and historical resentments.

• Rhetorical Radicalism: Substituting loud public speeches and performative social media activism for actual mass organization.

• Theoretical Comfort: Becoming "more comfortable analyzing oppression than constructing power capable of defeating it."

The Ultimate Blueprint: The 7 Pillars

Malema concluded by reminding the delegates that the EFF’s baseline policy positions are the only logical material answers to pull South Africa out of its current structural crisis, where expanded unemployment sits at a catastrophic 43%.

He demanded that any unified Left-wing front must adopt the EFF's core operational agenda:

Pillar 1	Expropriation of land without compensation for equal redistribution.
Pillar 2	Nationalisation of mines, banks, and strategic economic sectors.
Pillar 3	Building state capacity and completely abolishing the tender/outsourcing system.
Pillar 4	Provision of free, quality education, healthcare, housing, and sanitation.
Pillar 5	Massive protected industrial development to generate sustainable local jobs.
Pillar 6	Pan-African economic development — moving from reconciliation to absolute justice.
Pillar 7	Open, transparent, and completely corruption-free governance.

"History has never moved automatically toward justice," Malema concluded, calling on the conference to move past being a mere "ritual gathering of progressive rhetoric" and instead become the launchpad for a disciplined, aggressive, and highly coordinated socialist alternative.

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Tragedy in Alex: One Dead, Six Hospitalized After Street Argument Ends in Indiscriminate Shootout

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JOHANNESBURG — A routine street argument in the heart of Alexandra turned catastrophic in the early hours of Saturday, 30 May 2026, leaving one person dead and six others fighting for their lives in a local medical facility.

The violent flare-up occurred on 6th Avenue, heavily localized between John Brand and Hofmeyer Streets, sending ripples of shock through the densely populated northern Johannesburg township.

From Words to Warfare: What Happened?

According to preliminary police briefings, the incident began as a heated verbal altercation between two individuals on the street. As tensions reached a boiling point, the argument took a deadly turn when one of the men suddenly pulled out an illegal firearm.

Instead of targeting his rival directly, the suspect allegedly lost control and began discharging the weapon indiscriminately into the street. The random hail of bullets ripped through the area, striking both parties involved and multiple innocent bystanders who happened to be nearby.

A total of seven heavily wounded victims were rushed by emergency services and community members to a local clinic. Tragically, one victim was declared dead on arrival due to severe trauma, while medical teams scrambled to stabilize the remaining six survivors.

SAPS Launches Mass Manhunt

Gauteng provincial police have officially launched an intensive criminal investigation to track down the shooter, who managed to flee the scene under the cover of darkness.

Detectives from the South African Police Service (SAPS) have formally opened a 
comprehensive docket containing:

• One count of murder.

• Six counts of attempted murder.

"The random nature of the gunfire underscores the absolute danger of illegal firearms circulating within our urban centers," local police noted, stressing that community assistance will be the deciding factor in securing an immediate arrest.

Call for Community Action

With the suspect still heavily armed and at large, police are appealing directly to the residents of Alexandra who may have witnessed the initial argument or seen the shooter escaping toward Hofmeyer Street to break their silence.

Anonymous tip-offs can be funneled directly through two secure, state-managed channels:

• The Crime Stop Line: 08600 10111

• Digital Reporting: The official MySapsApp, which is completely free to download on all mobile smartphones.

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DA Campaign Trail Hits Daveyton: Vows To Purge ‘Captured’ EMPD Amid Madlanga Commission Shockwaves

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BENONI — The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken its local government election campaign straight to the streets of Daveyton, promising a radical clean-up of the "captured and corrupt" Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD).

The political offensive was led by the DA's recently announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, who conducted an intensive, door-to-door community oversight blitz. The drive aimed to tap directly into deep public anger regarding rampant neighborhood crime, non-existent service delivery, and the absolute breakdown of trust between residents and the metro police force.

The Frontline of Uniformed Corruption

The campaign trail took place against the backdrop of explosive structural revelations coming out of the ongoing national Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

The commission has cast a harsh, public spotlight on deep-seated institutional rot across the East Rand, detailing severe criminal networks pulling the strings behind the scenes. According to the DA leadership, the commission's files expose a dangerous environment where those paid to protect the public are actively committing crimes:

• SAPS & EMPD Collusion: High-ranking metro police officers and South African Police Service (SAPS) officials are allegedly deeply embedded in organized fraud and procurement corruption syndicates.

• Whistleblower Hunting: Law enforcement officials who attempted to flag internal rot or expose illegal activities have reportedly been hunted down, targeted, and subjected to heavy intimidation by their own colleagues.

• Abuse of State Power: Marked municipal police vehicles and weapons have allegedly been weaponized to enforce illicit extortion cartels rather than municipal bylaws.

"A city cannot be safe when its own safety structures are compromised," Rasilingwane stated during the Daveyton engagement. "Ekurhuleni residents deserve a government that protects them from criminals, not one where elements of the system meant to enforce the law are themselves corrupt."

The DA's Operational Blueprint for the EMPD

Slamming the current ruling coalition for "endlessly discussing reform while residents live in fear," Rasilingwane unveiled the DA's alternative strategy to stabilize the metro's security grid.

Should the party take total administrative power following the municipal polls on 4 November 2026, the DA has committed to executing an immediate structural overhaul:

[Isolate Political Interference] ➔ [Strengthen Anti-Corruption Audits] ➔ [Enforce Consequence Management] ➔ [Deploy High-Visibility Policing]

The blueprint relies heavily on introducing rigorous, independent lifestyle audits for all high-ranking EMPD commanders to immediately weed out officers living beyond their legal civil service means. Additionally, the party plans to establish real-time joint-operational command rooms to properly coordinate local intelligence between the metro police and SAPS provincial structures.

Reclaiming the Industrial Heart of South Africa

The DA’s mayoral candidate emphasized that fixing the metro police is the critical first domino needed to reverse Ekurhuleni’s ongoing economic decline.

By aggressively suppressing industrial park extortion networks and securing manufacturing hubs from copper cable sabotage, the party argues it can rapidly restore investor confidence. The final objective is to revive the East Rand’s historical status as the manufacturing engine room of South Africa, creating an enabling environment for private-sector job creation and sustainable economic stability.

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Fake Traditional Healers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Brutal Taung Ritual Rapes

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TAUNG — The Taung Regional Court in the North West has sentenced two Congolese nationals to life imprisonment after they were found guilty of using a fake traditional healing ritual to rape and sexually assault a vulnerable family.

The two convicted criminals, Musore Djosia (32) and Hasuamni Handre Saluma (36), were slapped with the maximum penalty on Monday for two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and violating the Immigration Act.

A Betrayal of Spiritual Trust

The horrifying incident dates back to 3 April 2022 near Seoding Village in Taung. The court heard that the two men had masqueraded as genuine traditional healers to exploit the family's deep spiritual beliefs.

A family member, desperate to find assistance for ongoing traditional and spiritual challenges the household was experiencing, invited the duo to their homestead. Believing the men were operating in good faith, the victims' uncle finalized arrangements, paid the men for their services, and left the residence to watch a soccer match at a local tavern.

Around ten family members actively participated in what they believed was a sacred cleansing ritual. However, once left alone with the defenseless family, Djosia and Saluma turned predatory. Under the guise of performing spiritual duties, they turned on the family, brutally raping and sexually assaulting three female victims aged 22, 36, and 48.

Criminal Past and Illegal Immigration Status Uncovered

Following an intensive police investigation, both suspects were tracked down and arrested. The state successfully opposed bail from the onset, keeping the men behind bars throughout the duration of the trial.

Further checking by home affairs and police intelligence uncovered that both men were undocumented foreign nationals living and operating completely unlawfully inside South Africa. Despite overwhelming physical and testimonial evidence brought against them, both accused stubbornly pleaded not guilty to all charges in the dock.

"The accused deliberately weaponized and exploited the absolute trust placed in them. In doing so, they also deeply undermined the integrity of legitimate traditional healers who serve our communities in good faith," argued State Prosecutor Rebaona Mokgopa during aggravation of sentence.

The Hammer of Justice Falls

The presiding magistrate completely agreed with the state's hardline arguments, ruling that the duo had committed a sickening betrayal against people who looked to them for protection and healing.

The court handed down the following concurrent sentences, ensuring the men will spend the rest of their natural lives behind bars:

• Count 1 & 2 (Rape): Life imprisonment for each accused.

• Count 3 (Sexual Assault): 8 years imprisonment for each accused.

• Immigration Act Violation: R2,000 fine or two years direct imprisonment.

The court further ordered that the names of Musore Djosia and Hasuamni Handre Saluma be permanently blacklisted and entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.

Welcoming the swift ruling, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr. Rachel Makhari, commended the prosecution and investigating teams, reaffirming that the state will continue to vigorously prosecute gender-based violence (GBV) syndicates without mercy.

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Market Relief: JSE Lifts Suspension on City of Joburg After Delayed R100B Debt Listing Clean-Up

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JOHANNESBURG — The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has officially lifted the suspension on the City of Johannesburg’s multi-billion rand listed debt instruments, bringing a chaotic period of financial regulatory non-compliance to an immediate end.

The positive market correction, confirmed on Monday, 1 June 2026, follows the city's successful tabling of its delayed Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year, satisfying critical JSE Debt Listing Requirements that had left the metro financially isolated.

What Triggered the Crisis?

The JSE initially blindsided the metropolitan municipality by freezing trade on its listed bonds, effectively blocking the city from tapping into private capital markets to fund massive infrastructure projects.

The suspension was triggered by severe bureaucratic and political gridlocks within the city council, which delayed the submission of audited financial statements. The market block threatened to spark a wider fiscal crisis:

• The Risk: A potential credit rating downgrade to "default" status by major international rating agencies.

• The Debt Pool: Johannesburg manages a massive debt-issuing portfolio, with billions of rands in outstanding bonds relying on investor trust.

• The Damage: The suspension severely dented the city's market credibility, making future borrowing for electricity and water grid upgrades significantly more expensive.

Rebuilding Investor Confidence

The lifting of the suspension serves as an immediate green light for municipal financial planning. Executive Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance, Cllr Loyiso Masuku, welcomed the bourse's decision, calling it an essential turning point in the city's post-crisis governance recovery.

"The removal of the suspension confirms that the City is meeting its statutory and regulatory obligations," Cllr Masuku stated. "The work does not end here. This milestone must translate into improved service delivery on the ground. Our focus remains on financial sustainability, clean audits, and ensuring every rand delivers value for the residents of Johannesburg."

Stabilizing the Metro's Fragile Coffers

The tabling of the annual report provides a much-needed baseline for local economic development planners. Financial analysts note that the move protects the City of Joburg from facing severe financial penalties or the early call-in of institutional loans from commercial banks.

With the regulatory hurdle cleared, the Mayoral Committee's immediate focus turns to stabilizing the municipality's cash reserves. The focus is specifically on passing the upcoming 2026/2027 adjustments budget and addressing the metro's multi-billion rand maintenance backlog before the country heads to the polls for the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.

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