EFF SLAMS HELEN SUZMAN FOUNDATION’S 'POLITICAL WITCH-HUNT' AGAINST JULIUS MALEMA

EFF SLAMS HELEN SUZMAN FOUNDATION’S 'POLITICAL WITCH-HUNT' AGAINST JULIUS MALEMA

KASIBC_AFRICA — Sunday, 17 May 2026

Online Editor : Chanon Lecodey Merricks 

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has fiercely condemned a fresh legal battle launched by the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF), calling it a politically motivated attack aimed at stripping EFF President and Commander-in-Chief, Julius Malema, of his seat on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

The HSF has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court, demanding that Parliament step in and decide whether Malema is still "fit and proper" to serve on the JSC. The foundation claims that the CIC’s vocal criticism of certain judges and court rulings actively undermines the independence and integrity of South Africa's judiciary.

An Attack on Democratic Criticism and Free Speech

The EFF has hit back hard, labeling the court bid as a dangerous and dishonest attempt to muzzle elected leaders and criminalize free speech. According to the red berets, the HSF is trying to set a toxic precedent where Members of Parliament who dare to question or criticize the judiciary are locked out of critical constitutional oversight bodies.

The party completely rejects the myth that judges are "gods" who exist above criticism, stating that judicial oversight is protected under freedom of expression.

 "Judges are not beyond scrutiny, particularly in a society where the judiciary has increasingly become a site of political contestation, selective morality, and inconsistency in the application of justice," the EFF stated.

"Deafening Silence" on Phala Phala Exposed

The EFF further slammed the HSF as a biased, liberal pressure group, exposing their alleged hypocrisy when it comes to defending the establishment.

The red berets pointed out that while the HSF is rushing to court to target Malema, they remained completely silent during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal—which involved allegations of millions in undeclared foreign currency, kidnapping, and abuse of state resources.

The EFF's  View:

The HSF never rushed to court to demand accountability from Ramaphosa, nor did they complain when Parliament suppressed impeachment proceedings.

The Pattern :

The EFF argues that the HSF consistently gatekeeps the JSC, running to court whenever judicial transformation or political perspectives outside their own establishment views gain ground.

An Unelected Group Trying to Redesign the Law

The fighters warned that this court application is a massive institutional overreach. The HSF isn’t just targeting Malema; they are asking the Western Cape High Court to declare parts of the Judicial Service Commission Act invalid. 

They want the court to force the JSC to adopt a binding code of conduct and punitive sanctions for commissioners.

The EFF argues that an unelected lobby group is trying to use the courts to hijack powers that belong strictly to Parliament, fundamentally reshaping constitutional bodies to fit their own ideological agenda.

Deflecting from Ramaphosa's Failures

Ultimately, the EFF views the timing of this lawsuit as a desperate political distraction.

Faced with a crashing economy, skyrocketing unemployment, and deep-seated poverty, the establishment is allegedly manufacturing "constitutional outrage" against Julius Malema to silence the loudest voice of opposition in the country.

The EFF maintains that it will not be intimidated by court cases sponsored by liberal elites. They have vowed to keep exposing corruption, challenging judicial inconsistency, and fighting for the right of ordinary South Africans to speak truth to power.

What is your take on this major political and legal showdown? 

Is the HSF overstepping its bounds, or should JSC commissioners face stricter codes of conduct? 

Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Home Affairs makes Six Arrests in South Africa

Home Affairs makes Six Arrests in South Africa

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA

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Home Affairs makes two more Arrests, bringing the May total to Six

The Department of Home Affairs has secured another two arrests through coordinated operations targeting corruption and fraud as the Department intensifies its crackdown on criminality within immigration and civic services systems. These latest breakthroughs bring the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related corruption and fraud cases in May 2026 thus far to six.

Both arrests were the result of close collaboration between investigators from the Department’s Counter Corruption and Security Services branch and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.

In the first operation, a naturalised foreign national was arrested at the Harrison Home Affairs office in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, during a targeted operation conducted by the Department.

The arrest follows an investigation into allegations that the suspect falsely claimed paternity of five foreign children, leading to their fraudulent registration on the National Population Register under a naturalised South African identity document.

In a second operation conducted at the White River Home Affairs office on 11 May 2026, a senior immigration officer was arrested on charges of corruption following an entrapment operation. 

The arrest relates to allegations that the official demanded payment before returning identity and travel documents belonging to a Mozambican national. The official was arrested during an authorised entrapment operation by the department.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, said: “We are now securing dismissals, arrests and prosecutions on a near-weekly basis as Home Affairs ramps up our cleanup operation. Every crooked official and complicit member of the public must know that it is now only a matter of time until their turn arrives. 

As our crackdown accelerates, the days of sleeping soundly are over for the corrupt, as they now need to spend every moment wondering when it will be their turn. 

My answer to them, is simple: sooner than you think. We will not rest until we have rid Home Affairs of every single rotten apple through this combination of dismissals and criminal convictions.”

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THE US$150 MILLION OPEC FUND DEVELOPMENT POLICY LOAN TO SOUTH AFRICA

THE US$150 MILLION OPEC FUND DEVELOPMENT POLICY LOAN TO SOUTH AFRICA 

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) rejects the continued enslavement of South Africa through endless foreign policy loans, following the announcement that the Government of South Africa has secured a new US$150 million development policy loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development. 

This loan, which is linked to so-called “structural reforms” in energy and freight transport, represents yet another attempt by the National Treasury to mortgage the future of the country through debt arrangements that have neither a coherent industrial strategy nor a credible infrastructure development plan capable of transforming the productive capacity of the economy. 

South Africa today faces an expanded unemployment crisis affecting more than 40% of the population because the National Treasury has surrendered the economy to neoliberal experiments, privatisation and austerity, while abandoning the developmental responsibilities of the state. 

The EFF notes that the OPEC Fund loan follows a long list of policy loans secretly entered into with international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, African Development Bank, New Development Bank and other foreign lenders, all under the false promise that debt-driven reforms would stabilise the economy and attract investment. 

Instead, these loans continue to lock South Africa into exploitative profiteering policies that undermine economic sovereignty, weaken state capacity and advance the privatisation of strategic state functions in energy, transport and logistics. 

We maintain that the National Treasury has deliberately hidden behind technical language such as “structural reforms”, “fiscal consolidation” and “investor confidence” while ordinary people experience collapsing public infrastructure, deindustrialisation, unemployment, inequality and deepening poverty. 

The reality is that these policies continue to reproduce the apartheid economy and apartheid spatial planning where millions remain excluded from economic participation and trapped far from centres of opportunity. Over the past five years, the National Treasury has repeatedly claimed that debt-toGDP would stabilise, yet government debt continues to rise from crisis to crisis. 

Treasury now projects gross loan debt at over R6.1 trillion, while debt-service costs alone consume more than R420 billion annually, diverting resources away from healthcare, education, housing and economic development. 

The incompetence of the National Treasury is reflected in its obsession with austerity, arbitrary expenditure ceilings and endless regulations that even government departments themselves routinely fail to comply with. 

Their only consistent achievement has been the destruction of state capacity, collapse of public services, rising municipal failures and suppression of economic growth through cuts in public expenditure. 

The EFF maintains that the only sustainable solution is the amendment of the Public Finance Management Act through the EFF Private Member’s Bill currently before Parliament, which seeks to make it compulsory for Ministers of Finance to obtain parliamentary approval before committing South Africa to foreign policy loans and debt agreements with international financial institutions. 

No single Minister must be allowed to secretly mortgage the future of the country and surrender democratic sovereignty to external financial interests without the consent of Parliament and the people of South Africa. 

 The EFF reiterates that South Africa will never resolve unemployment, inequality and poverty through debt dependency, privatisation and neoliberal austerity. 

What is required is a sovereign developmental state capable of driving industrialisation, infrastructure expansion, mass employment and economic transformation under democratic public control. 

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THE PASSING OF COMRADE KAOBITSA “BUSHY” MAAPE

THE PASSING OF COMRADE KAOBITSA “BUSHY” MAAPE

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THE ANC MOURNS THE PASSING OF COMRADE KAOBITSA “BUSHY” MAAPE 

The African National Congress (ANC) has learned with a deep sense of loss and sadness of the passing of Comrade Kaobitsa “Bushy” Maape, a longstanding member of the movement, former Premier of the North West Province, freedom fighter, uMkhonto we Sizwe operative, and former Robben Island political prisoner. 

Comrade Maape dedicated his life to the struggle for liberation, the advancement of the people of South Africa, and the empowerment of communities through education, serving the movement with discipline, humility, and unwavering commitment throughout his life. 

Comrade Maape was recruited into the underground structures of the ANC during the apartheid era and became an operative within the liberation movement. In 1986, he was imprisoned for his political activities and incarcerated on Robben Island, where he continued pursuing education and intellectual development despite the harsh conditions of apartheid imprisonment. 

His passion for education remained a defining feature of his life, as he believed deeply in the power of learning to liberate and uplift communities. 

Following his release, he served the people in various leadership roles, including as Chairperson of the ANC in the Kgalagadi region, senior government official in the North West Province, and Premier of the North West Province from 2021 to 2024. 

The ANC dips its revolutionary banner in honour of Comrade Bushy Maape and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Maape family, his comrades, friends, and the people of the North West Province. 

His life remains a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly for freedom, democracy, education, and development in South Africa and yet are not in formal leadership structures. May his revolutionary soul rest in eternal peace. 

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Oversight Visit to Settlers Hospital amid Water Challenges in Makhanda

Oversight Visit to Settlers Hospital amid Water Challenges in Makhanda

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Commission for Gender Equality conducts oversight visit to Settlers Hospital amid water challenges in Makhanda

On 06 May 2026, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), in line with its constitutional mandate, conducted an oversight visit to Settlers Hospital in response to public concerns about water access challenges at the institution. The Commission met with the Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) and the Matron to assess the impact of water disruptions on healthcare services. At the time of the visit, the hospital's water supply was stable.

Hospital management informed the Commission that the recurring water challenges are linked to longstanding infrastructural shortcomings, including ageing systems and outdated water mapping. The hospital continues to receive municipal water tank support during broader outages affecting the town.

The CGE observed three boreholes on the premises, although additional pumping capacity is required to optimise supply. The Commission also observed acceptable standards of cleanliness across key units, including maternity, neonatal, nursery, and theatre sections. Management further indicated that regular water quality testing is conducted.

The Commission was informed that the recent incident involving women carrying water within the hospital occurred during a temporary disruption over the long weekend. The hospital responded immediately after being alerted, while mothers in the pediatric section reportedly fetched water from a borehole-connected tap during the disruption.

In an engagement with the CGE, the Municipality highlighted worsening drought conditions in Makhanda and indicated that interventions are underway, including plans to expand dam capacity. While acknowledging the historical and infrastructural dimensions of the crisis, the Commission remains concerned that communities, healthcare institutions, and particularly women continue to bear the burden of systemic failures in service delivery.

Persistent water insecurity undermines the constitutional rights to dignity, equality, healthcare, and access to sufficient water. Due to the extended duration of engagements, the Commission was unable to proceed with its intended engagement at the local university.

The Commission calls for urgent collaboration among all stakeholders to address recurring water shortages in the district. The CGE will continue to monitor developments relating to water access and service delivery challenges in Makhanda and surrounding areas.

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SAPS to release Names of Suspected Poachers killed near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

SAPS to release Names of Suspected Poachers killed near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

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DA KZN calls for SAPS to release names of suspected poachers killed near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) calls for SAPS to urgently release the names of suspected poachers killed in a shootout near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park last Saturday evening.

The appeal comes after allegations that a senior politically-connected individual may have been one of the South Africans killed.

This is now a matter of clear public interest.

SAPS must explain why the names of the deceased suspects have not yet been released. 

The DA will also write to the Hawks to request a full investigation into the matter.

Rhino poaching is not petty crime. It is organised crime, driven by syndicates, money, weapons, corruption and violence. Where there are allegations that politically-connected individuals may be involved, the incident becomes even more grave.

KZN has a duty of custodianship over its wildlife. Any involvement by individuals in positions of political influence would represent a serious betrayal of that duty.

The DA, as a partner within KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), will continue to push for transparency, accountability and the proper prioritisation of wildlife crime in our province.

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Champions Boy Child Empowerment and Protection on International Day of the Boy Child

Champions Boy Child Empowerment and Protection on International Day of the Boy Child 

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Gauteng Department of Social Development Champions Boy Child Empowerment and Protection on International Day of the Boy Child 

The Gauteng Department of Social Development joins the global community in observing the International Day of the Boy Child, celebrated annually on 16 May, under the theme: “Building Self-Esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen.” This day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to nurture, protect and empower boys to become responsible, confident and productive members of society. It also highlights the need to address social challenges affecting boys, including violence, substance abuse, mental health struggles, school dropout, absent parenting and exposure to crime. 

The Gauteng Department of Social Development implements programmes and interventions aimed at supporting and uplifting the boy child across the province. Through parenting programmes, the Department continues to strengthen family structures while promoting positive parenting and responsible fatherhood. Vulnerable children are provided with care, protection and psychosocial support through Child and Youth Care Centres across the province. 

The Department also continues to implement substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation programmes targeting young boys and youth at risk, while school and community awareness campaigns focus on issues such as genderbased violence prevention, mental health and social cohesion. In addition, the Department advances skills development and youth empowerment initiatives aimed at equipping young boys with life skills and economic opportunities to help them become self-reliant and active participants in society. 

Psychosocial support services are also provided through social workers, community development practitioners and partner Non-Profit Organisations to ensure that young boys receive the guidance and support they need to thrive. MEC for Gauteng Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, said the day should encourage society to intentionally invest in the wellbeing and development of boys. “As government, we recognise that boys also face significant social and emotional challenges that require attention and support. 

We must create safe spaces where boys can express themselves, receive guidance and grow into respectful and responsible men who contribute positively to society. The future of our communities depends on how we nurture and support our children today,” said MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko. 

The MEC further called on families, schools, faith-based organisations, community leaders and civil society to work together in restoring positive values, discipline and hope among young boys. The Department is committed to protecting the rights and dignity of all children and ensuring that no child is left behind in the province’s social development agenda. 

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ESKOM 365 DAYS without LOADSHEDDING

ESKOM 365 DAYS without LOADSHEDDING

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Eskom delivers 365 days without loadshedding, advancing the economy, competition and the integration of renewable energy 

Eskom delivered for South Africa one full year without a single second of loadshedding, a milestone last achieved eight years ago in September 2018.  This milestone marks a decisive turning point and a structural shift from a recovering grid to a stable, high-performing power system. 

While the legacy of loadshedding once constrained economic activity and strained South African households, 365 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply represents more than operational progress, it is a restoration of national confidence.  

Over the past three years, this sustained reliability has saved R26.9 billion in diesel costs and ensured Eskom successfully met 100% of the nation’s electricity demand.  “This moment has been three years in the making since the inception of the generation recovery plan. 

Eskom’s employees have again delivered using their deep technical and institutional capability built over decades of public investment that remains a critical part of our national capacity, which will now increasingly focus on delivering cleaner sources of energy,” said Eskom Board Chairman, Mteto Nyati.  “The Eskom board and I are proud of the leadership demonstrated by the Eskom executive team led by Dan Marokane and the perseverance and focus of Eskom employees following the state capture years,” concluded Nyati. “South Africa now has a stable electricity platform to enable an orderly transformation of the industry, as no energy market liberalisation in the world has been successful without a stable incumbent,” said Eskom Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane.  

“The delivery of this milestone again demonstrates that Eskom’s true progress is rooted in the expertise of its 40 000 people, our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other partners. Government intervention through the Energy Action Plan has also been an important factor towards the progress we have made. Eskom has the scale and human capital experience to partner with investors to help deliver South Africa’s R2.23 trillion Integrated Resource Plan for investment in the energy sector,” concluded Marokane. “Eskom is a skills-based engineering organisation and morale is at an all-time high as we reach this milestone and deliver to South Africa what we do best. The belief in ourselves and our pride has returned. Today represents the hardest-won progress in Eskom’s recent history and establishes a stable platform for continued performance improvement, achieved through consistent execution of maintenance and improving the reliability of each unit across the system. We are ready to participate in a competitive power generation marketplace,” said Eskom’s Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo. 

Sustained Improvements 

Eskom’s progress is reflected in sustained improvements in generation performance over the past three financial years since the start of the generation recovery plan. Figure1 below illustrates Eskom’s operational turnaround over this period: 

Figure1: Sustained improvement in generation performance FY2024–FY2026 (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026) The rising Energy Availability Factor (EAF) and declining Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF), also known as breakdowns, are accompanied by a sharp reduction in diesel expenditure, demonstrating improved plant reliability and reduced reliance on emergency reserves. 

Since the start of the generation recovery plan in March 2023: 

• Energy Availability Factor (EAF) improved from 54.56% to 65.16%, an increase of 10.6%, 

• Unplanned outages declined from 32.34% to 22.88%, reflecting a comparable reduction of 9.46%.

This signals fewer breakdowns and more reliable plant.  • Reliance on diesel‑powered emergency generation declined significantly, with expenditure falling from approximately R33.3 billion to R6.4 billion (pending the finalisation of the audit process), a reduction of R26.9 billion (around 81%) These gains are underpinned by a strengthened maintenance programme and the disciplined implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan. Building on earlier maintenance levels, Eskom intensified planned maintenance to restore long-term fleet reliability, while improving outage planning, reducing unit trips, and strengthening operational discipline across people, plant and processes. 

Supporting energy intensive industries in distress The consistent baseload electricity supply and improved generation capacity has enabled Eskom to support energy intensive industries in distress, particularly the ferrochrome sector. These targeted interventions have helped sustain industrial operations and prevent job losses, while providing businesses with greater certainty and supporting industrial production and investment. 

This progress underscores Eskom’s role in enabling economic growth, strengthening competitiveness, and supporting long-term investment across the South African economy. In parallel, a more stable base‑load fleet has enhanced the system’s ability to accommodate variable renewable energy, particularly during morning and evening peak demand periods, thereby supporting a more flexible and resilient power system. Financial progress The operational improvements have also translated into meaningful financial progress. Sustained performance gains and cost discipline contributed to Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings upgrading Eskom’s credit rating for the first time in over a decade, signalling improved confidence in the utility’s recovery trajectory. 

Eskom also recorded a 2.1% yearon-year improvement in pre-tax profit and a 1.6% increase in EBITDA in FY2026, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and cost discipline (subject to the finalisation of the audit). Looking ahead Looking ahead, Eskom remains focused on sustaining these gains while supporting the long-term transition of the power system. In line with national energy policy, Eskom is applying a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the timing and readiness of new generation capacity. 

This will inform decisions on the phased shutdown, repowering, and repurposing of older coal-fired stations in a manner that safeguards security of supply while advancing emissions reduction and just transition objectives. A decision is expected in the second quarter of FY2027 (between 01 July 2026 and 30 September 2026). This approach ensures that recent operational gains are preserved and that sufficient baseload capacity is maintained to support economic growth and investment. Additionally, Eskom is applying the same disciplined approach to improve affordability and end load reduction, with over half a million households across the country already benefiting from Eskom’s targeted load reduction programme. 

This means that many communities that previously experienced periods of load reduction are now receiving a continuous electricity supply. Notably, both the Northern Cape and Western Cape have fully eradicated load reduction, demonstrating the real impact of these efforts on people’s daily lives.  Eskom acknowledges the continued support of the Minister of Electricity and Energy, government, the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM), and law enforcement agencies, whose coordinated efforts have been instrumental in stabilising the system and protecting critical energy infrastructure. 

Eskom is translating strengthened performance into tangible results. A more stable and predictable power supply is reducing disruption, enabling businesses to plan with greater certainty, and supporting an environment where industry and investment can grow across South Africa and beyond. This, in turn, contributes to a more inclusive and resilient future for South Africa. 

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