Russel Molefe

THE Economic Freedom Front (EFF) in Limpopo remained unimpressed by the election of former Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, as premier of the province. The party’s caucus leader, Lawrence Mapoulo, said there was “nothing to celebrate her election as she was a pawn of corruption in the province”. Ramathuba was elected as premier during the […]

THE Freedom Front Plus (FF+) in Limpopo believes it’s making inroads into the black communities, as political parties go for a final push ahead of the 29 May 2024 general elections. FF+, which was viewed as the “traditionally white party” at its inception, already has a black municipal councillor in Bela-Bela, and a former DA […]

OUTGOING Limpopo premier, Chupu Mathabatha, reflected on his 11 years at the helm of a province as he prepares to step down after the 29 May 2024 general elections. “It feels like yesterday, when I was recalled from my ambassadorial role in Ukraine. I cannot believe it has been 11 years already. Eleven challenging but […]

NATIONAL Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) branch in Limpopo has demanded that the filling of vacant posts currently underway in the premier’s office be halted because it’s “flawed and smells of corruption”. In a letter addressed to Premier Chupu Mathabatha on Monday and copied to provincial director general, Nape Nchabeleng, Nehawu branch secretary, […]

THE Save Zebediela Citrus Estate Committee has urged the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to expedite the prosecution of Tumi Mokwena who was struck off the roll of practicing attorneys on Friday. Mokwena was struck off the roll following a court application by the Legal Practice Council and protracted hearings over seven years […]