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The Economic Freedom Fighters could be driven to take up arms against “state violence” just like the ANC did when it embarked on an armed struggle in the 1960s, party leader Julius Malema said on Friday. “If they (the ANC government) are

The Umzinto equality court has ruled that controversial KwaZulu-Natal realtor Penny Sparrow must pay R150 000 to the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation for her racist comments. Magistrate Irfaan Khalil said the amount

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on Monday said he supported the legalisation of dagga. “We have no problem with marijuana being legalised. It must be legalised. It must be dealt with professionally so that it is not abused and used for

The presidency on Friday condemned what it called a “toxic narrative” in the media about a war between President Jacob Zuma and finance minister Pravin Gordhan. The narrative that Zuma wanted to take control of national treasury was being peddled

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is making the world less safe, and his policies are causing people to view America negatively, according to a global survey in six countries allied with the US. A poll published on Thursday

The National Prosecuting Authority will seek leave to appeal a court ruling that corruption charges must be reinstated against President Jacob Zuma. “I believe it needs the decision of an appeal court,” national director of public prosecutions Shaun

In Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty, economist Daron Acemoglu and political scientist James A Robinson argue compellingly that the key to economic growth and prosperity lies in strong and inclusive institutions

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and his party must pay for any damage to parliament during their eviction from the national assembly on Tuesday, Democratic Alliance chief whip John Steenhuisen said on Wednesday. “The DA will