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ANC UNEQUIVOCALLY CONDEMNS AFRIFORUM AND KALLIE KRIEL FOR RACIST DISINFORMATION AND ATTACKS ON SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY
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ANC UNEQUIVOCALLY CONDEMNS AFRIFORUM AND KALLIE KRIEL FOR RACIST DISINFORMATION AND ATTACKS ON SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
The African National Congress unequivocally condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa’s sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation.
This conduct is no longer fringe rhetoric; it is a calculated political project aimed at destabilising our democracy and fracturing social cohesion. The lawful intervention by the Department of Home Affairs against unauthorized foreign nationals operating illegally in South Africa has been cynically distorted by AfriForum into a false narrative of racial persecution.
This is not a misunderstanding of facts but an intentional attempt to poison public discourse, incite racial hysteria, and portray South Africa as a hostile state to external right-wing networks. Such behaviour is unpatriotic and dangerous.
AfriForum has once again chosen to posture as a conduit for foreign political interests instead of a responsible organisation rooted in South Africa’s constitutional reality. By internationalising domestic matters, exaggerating false claims of victimhood, and lobbying external actors against our country, they reveal themselves as wedge drivers whose politics depend on division. As Isithwalandwe President OR Tambo warned, these are those who travel from ear to ear sowing discord, weakening unity, and undermining the people’s confidence in their own state.
The ANC calls on the people of South Africa to rise and defend our democracy, rejecting AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign. We call on workers, youth, faith communities, progressive Afrikaners, and all peaceloving South Africans to refuse to stay silent in the face of provocation. Our freedom was won through sacrifice and struggle, not so that a small group could distort reality, insult the intelligence of our people, and endanger national unity.
We further call on the South African government to act firmly and decisively, within the law, against any organisation or individual that persistently undermines constitutional institutions, spreads racial hatred, or colludes with external forces against South Africa. Our sovereignty is non-negotiable and no one is above the law. South Africa was forged through courage, solidarity, and a shared commitment to justice and belongs to all who live in it.
The ANC will not allow racist disinformation to reverse our gains or to drag our nation backwards. The people must speak out, defend their nation and mobilise against such elements.
It is time we expose the truth, and defend the democratic project.
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CONFIRMATION OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE
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CONFIRMATION OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Convenor of the National Dialogue, has confirmed the nominations received from different social sectors to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue.
In line with his responsibility in terms of Section 83 of the Constitution to promote national unity, President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened an inclusive National Dialogue to address the challenges confronting the country.
The National Dialogue Steering Committee is responsible for setting strategic priorities and coordinating implementation of the National Dialogue process across the country.
In confirming the nominations, President Ramaphosa is giving effect to the decision of the First National Convention, held on 15-16 August 2025, that agreed that all identified social sectors should nominate representatives to serve on the Steering Committee.
This was to ensure that the National Dialogue is an inclusive and citizen-led process that accommodates all sectors that want to be involved in shaping the destiny of our country.
Over the last few months, many organisations in the 33 identified sectors and 6 sub-sectors held various meetings to identify their nominees. Every effort has been made to ensure that no sector of our society is left behind.
In addition to the sectoral representatives, the President was invited to nominate 2 representatives and the former Preparatory Task Team and Convention Organising Committee was invited to nominate 3 persons.
Provision has also been made for the Steering Committee to co-opt up to 5 people with appropriate expertise and experience. This is to ensure that no voice is left out of the National Dialogue process.
The National Dialogue has been convened as a citizen-led, society-wide and inclusive process to reflect on the multiple challenges our country faces, agree on a shared vision for our future in the next decades and the priority actions that should be undertaken across the different sectors of society.
Through the National Dialogue, we seek to forge a new social compact that will unite all South Africans on the kind of socioeconomic development and transformation our country should undergo in the next decades.
The Eminent Persons Group, which is comprised of prominent South Africans appointed as guarantors of the integrity and inclusivity of the National Dialogue process, compiled the nominations from the sectors and presented these to the President for confirmation.
The Steering Committee is expected to convene early in January 2026 for its inaugural meeting and induction. Once established, the Steering Committee will be able to co-opt members as agreed by the National Convention and assist any sectors that have not yet completed their nominations process.
President Ramaphosa has thanked all nominees for making themselves available for the Steering Committee. “I wish all Steering Committee members well in undertaking this important task to advance the building of a free, equal, united and prosperous nation,” he said.
The members of the Steering Committee are:
Sectoral Nominees
5. Cynthia Chishimba
National NGOs / NPO Networks
6. Rebecca Como Khoisan Leaders
7. Duduzile Dlamini Sex Work
8. Scelo Duma Government Departments
10. Luyolo Dwesi Youth
12. Jimmy Ntobeko Gotyana
National NGOs / NPO Networks
13. Annette Theresa Griessel Foundations
14. Crispin Hemson
Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety
15. Cheryl Hendricks Women
16. Josephilda Hlope. Government Departments
17. Lance Joel Government Departments
18. Howard Johnson Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy
19. Moipone Jwayi
Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights
20. Marble Bore Kalembo LGBTQIA+
21. Luzuko Khohli
22. Steven Thapelo Khunou
23. Bosa Ledwaba Women
24. Tebogo Legodi LGBTQIA+
25. Lawrence Elijah Lekgowane Transport
26. Gomolemo Lesejane
Faith Based Organisations
27. Siyabulela Lucas Persons with Disabilities
28. Innocent Madlala Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy
29. Mahlatse Martinah Kgaladi Magoro Persons with Disabilities
30. Bridgemohan Maharaj
Faith Based Organisations
31. Mxolisi President Siphamandla Mahlangu Persons with Disabilities
32. Realeboga Makgeledise Youth
33. Thulasizwe Makhanya Foundations
34. Octavia Thenjiwe Makhubu Education
35. Malemolla David Makhura
Represented Political Parties
36. Thabo Makwela Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy
37. Steve Mashiya Foundations
38. Loungo Masire
Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
39. Kganki Matabane Formal Business
40. Khulekani Mathe Formal Business
41. Looks Matoto Persons with Disabilities
42. Busisiwe Mavuso Formal Business
43. Nokuthula Caritus Mazibuko Academia, Think Tanks & Research
44. Odwa Mbane Formerly Incarcerated
45. Hussein Mubaarak Mbonambi Faith Based Organisations
46. Palesa Rosemary Mboweni Women
47. Buhle Mchunu
Academia, Think Tanks & Research
48. Charles Mcunu Transport
49. Promise Memela Health / HIV
50. Mabalane Mfundisi Health / HIV
51. Donald Mkhwanazi Students
52. Shannon Nontobeko Mokoena Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights
53. Busang Obakeng Molekane Sports
54. Mzwandile Molo
Faith Based Organisations
55. David Morema Government Departments
56. Boitumelo Mosenogi
Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy
57. Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse GBVF
58. Kunene Mpho
Media, Linguistic & Communication
59. Tshilidzi Mulaudzi
Academia, Think Tanks & Research
60. Muriel Mamotala Mumba
Civic Movements & Local Organisations
61. Treasure Ndesi Men's Sector
62. Marshall Nelson Education
63. Nondumiso Ngonyama Traditional Leaders
64. Beau Nkaelang Men's Sector
65. Mbali Nkosi Youth
66. Matthew Parks Labour and Unions
67. Letsiri Phaahla Traditional Leaders
68. Tshegofatso Tebogo Phakisa Media, Linguistic & Communication
69. Zandile Phiri Represented Political Parties
70. Romeo Qetsimani Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
71. Nkanyiso Radebe Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety
72. Lebogang Ramafoko Media, Linguistic & Communication
73. Hayley Reichert Immigration
74. Vanessa Samuel-Chetty GBVF
75. Edward Saunderson Sports
76. Fatima Shabodien Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety
77. Ngaletjang Emily Shilakoe Media, Linguistic & Communication
78. Shakespeare Mandla Sibanyoni Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights
79. Thandeka Patience Sibiya Immigration
80. Tolika Sibiya Youth
81. Lisa Silwana Youth
82. Tumi Sole Civic Movements & Local Organisations
83. Patric Solomons Children
84. Sandile Soxokashe Youth
85. Sinesipho Soxujwa Civic Movements & Local Organisations
86. Qhamisa Tengile Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy
87. Mammatli Thakhuli-Nzuza Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
88. Ntandane Thembelihle GBVF
89. Gerald Twala Labour and Unions
90. Riaan Van der Bergh Education
91. Tanya van Meelis Labour and Unions
92. Lee-Anne Walker LGBTQIA+
93. Monica Woodhouse Children
94. Xolani Benson Xala Immigration
95. Zwakele Zondo Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights
Nominees of the Convention Organising Committee
96. Boichoko Ditlhake
97. Tessa Dooms
Nominees of the President
98. Mduduzi Mbada
99. Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu
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Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government
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Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
The U.S. condemns in the strongest terms the South African government’s recent detention of U.S. officials performing their duties to provide humanitarian support to Afrikaners.
Furthermore, the public release of our U.S. officials’ passport information is an unacceptable form of harassment.
This can only be seen as an attempt to intimidate U.S. government personnel in South Africa on official business.
The United States will not tolerate such behavior toward its government’s officials – or toward any of its citizens – who are legally and peacefully operating abroad.
The public release of personal identifying information puts the official in harm’s way.
Failure by the South African Government to hold those responsible accountable will result in severe consequences.
We call on the Government of South Africa to take immediate action to bring this situation under control and hold those responsible accountable.
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Anti-apartheid activist, Mr Titus Magashe Mafolo to receive a Special Official Provincial Funeral
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Anti-apartheid activist, Mr Titus Magashe Mafolo to receive a Special Official Provincial Funeral
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved that the funeral of the late Mr Titus Magashe Mafolo be accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, in recognition of his contribution to the liberation struggle and the attainment of a democratic South Africa. Ntate Mafolo was a freedom fighter, political activist, writer and presidential advisor. Growing up in Atteridgeville, he became actively involved in the struggle against apartheid from a young age.
His lifelong commitment to activism, political education, writing and community development has left an indelible mark on South Africa’s history. He served as a leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), including as a National Executive Committee member and Publicity Secretary, and was part of the political underground of the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP).
He was detained without trial on several occasions during the late 1970s and 1980s and played a key role in mobilising communities and young people across Tshwane and beyond during the height of apartheid repression. Mafolo was also among the leaders engaged by the Eminent Persons Group in the late 1980s and later served as an advisor and speechwriter to former President Thabo Mbeki.
The Special Official Provincial Funeral is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
Time: 08:00
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IFP SECURES DECISIVE VICTORY IN HOTLY CONTESTED UMFOLOZI WARD 17 BY-ELECTIONS
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IFP SECURES DECISIVE VICTORY IN HOTLY CONTESTED UMFOLOZI WARD 17 BY-ELECTIONS
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal is humbled and encouraged by its decisive victory in the highly contested uMfolozi Ward 17 by-election held yesterday (17 December 2025).
The IFP not only retained the ward but significantly increased its support, emerging victorious with 1,464 votes (62%). This resounding outcome reaffirms the growing confidence and trust that communities across the province continue to place in the IFP.
The party regards this victory as a powerful endorsement of its principled leadership, people-centred governance, and consistent presence on the ground. It further strengthens the IFP’s resolve to intensify its work as it builds momentum towards the 2026 local government elections, operating with the discipline and unity of a well-oiled political machine.
This outcome also sends a clear message to those who have repeatedly attempted to write off the IFP: the party continues to grow, attract new supporters, and consolidate its support base across KwaZulu-Natal.
The IFP extends its heartfelt appreciation to all volunteers who worked tirelessly during the campaign in Ward 17, the uMfolozi Constituency leadership, the King Cetshwayo District leadership, the Provincial Executive Committee, and the party’s national leadership for their unwavering commitment and dedication to this victory.
We further congratulate the newly elected IFP councillor, Cllr Wiseman Langa, and encourage him to serve the people of Ward 17 with humility, wisdom, dedication, respect, and selflessness, values that reflect the exemplary leadership of the late IFP Founder and President Emeritus, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
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Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe on passing of DJ Warras
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Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe on passing of DJ Warras
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The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister, Ms Peace Mabe, extend profound condolences to the family, friends, loved ones and many South Africans mourning the tragic loss of Warrick Robert Stock, widely known to the nation as DJ Warras.
DJ Warras was a dynamic and respected force in South Africa’s media and creative industries. Born in Durban, he forged a multifaceted career that stretched across radio, television, digital platforms and live performance. Over more than a decade and a half, he established himself not only as an entertainer, but as a cultural voice whose work reflected the spirit, humour and concerns of a generation.
His broadcasting journey began at YFM, where his confident on-air presence and natural connection with young audiences quickly set him apart. He later joined 5FM, where he became the host of The 5th Element, an evening show that blended music, conversation and culture, earning him a loyal national following.
DJ Warras’s influence extended beyond radio. He became a familiar and trusted face on SABC1’s Live AMP, one of the country’s most influential music television programmes. Through this platform, he played a meaningful role in showcasing South African talent and amplifying local creativity to audiences across the country.
In later years, he continued to evolve creatively, taking on the role of host of Ngicel’iVisa on Mzansi Magic. The reality series reflected his ability to engage with complex human stories, bringing warmth, honesty and relatability to the screen.
He also made his mark in the digital space as a co-host of The Shady PHodcast, alongside DJ PH. The podcast was known for its candid conversations, sharp social commentary and fearless engagement with contemporary issues — qualities that mirrored DJ Warras’s own approach to media and public dialogue.
Alongside his work in broadcasting and television, DJ Warras remained committed to the culture of DJing. As a club DJ, he brought energy and authenticity to venues around the country, celebrating South Africa’s rich and diverse musical landscape.
He was widely regarded as a mentor and supporter of emerging creatives, always willing to open doors and encourage new voices.
The nation is deeply saddened by his untimely death on 16 December 2025 in the Johannesburg CBD. As investigations continue, South Africans unite in mourning the loss of a gifted creative whose life and career were cut short far too soon.
The Department salutes DJ Warras for his significant contribution to South African media and the arts, his bold and honest voice, and the lasting impact he leaves behind. His work, passion and influence will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.
May his soul rest in peace.
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