Political parties urge SA to cast its net away from the US

The search and rescue operation to assist illegal miners believed to be trapped underground at the abandoned Rand Lease mine in Roodepoort has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns. Johannesburg emergency management services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi elaborated on the conditions faced by rescuers and the time frame of the operation.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who recently left the EFF, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is no puppet of white supremacy. Ndlozi spoke to SABC News for the first time since remaining silent after being banned from attending the EFF’s crucial conference in December.

While not letting President Cyril Ramaphosa off the hook for failings in the provision of service delivery at home, there have been moments where he defiantly stood firm on the global stage in high-stakes situations, representing South Africa and the African continent with a mature approach.

South Africa "will not be bullied," President Cyril Ramaphosa said, referencing global political shifts and tensions during his State of the Nation address on Thursday.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has called for an investigation into lobby group AfriForum for “pursuing treason” after it said it would approach the US to target South African politicians on the land issue.