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Sizok’thola Host Xolani Khumalo Announced as ActionSA’s Mayoral Candidate for Ekurhuleni By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News insightjozinews.blogspot.com In a move that has stunned both political circles and television audiences, Sizok’thola presenter Xolani Khumalo has officially been announced as ActionSA’s candidate for Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni. The announcement was made earlier today by the party’s president, Herman Mashaba, signaling what could be one of the most intriguing political shake-ups in recent local government history. Khumalo, best known for his fearless work on the Moja Love reality show Sizok’thola, where he exposes drug dealers and confronts crime in communities, has built a strong public image as a man of action — unafraid to tackle corruption and social decay head-on. His transition from television to politics seems to align naturally with his passion for community justice and accountability. In his new political role, Khumalo is expected to bring the same di...

 Julius Malema Found Guilty: A Question of Law or Selective Justice? Noko Maleka|insight jozi news  The East London Magistrate Court yesterday delivered a striking verdict against EFF leader Julius Malema, finding him guilty on all charges related to firing a firearm into the sky at a political rally in 2018. But this judgment raises serious questions: Is shooting a firearm into the air inherently criminal in South Africa, or is it a matter of selective enforcement? We have all witnessed occasions, especially at funerals of military personnel, police officers, or prominent figures, where ceremonial gun salutes are performed. This involves discharging firearms into the sky as a mark of respect. Similarly, in rural areas and even urban townships, people fire warning shots into the air to disperse crowds or protect their families. Are all these acts to be considered unlawful too, or does the law apply differently depending on who pulls the trigger? The case against Malema seems t...

 The Mysterious Death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa By Noko Maleka – Insight Jozi News South Africa has been plunged into shock and uncertainty after the sudden and mysterious death of Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, former cabinet minister and most recently South Africa’s envoy to France. Mthethwa was found dead outside the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, having fallen from its 22nd floor, a room he had reserved just hours earlier. French investigators confirmed that the hotel window, normally secure, had been forced open. His wife had reported him missing the previous night after receiving a “worrying message”, and his phone was last traced near the Bois de Boulogne, west of Paris. Authorities in France have opened a full investigation into whether his death was suicide, accident, or foul play. The Paris judicial police’s Brigade for the Suppression of Crimes Against Persons is handling the case, with a duty magistrate already dispatched to the scene. Mthethwa’s career spanned...

From Operation Dudula to Tribalism: The Dangerous Road We’re Paving for Ourselves By Noko Mabofa Maleka |Insight jozi news  The fear that keeps me awake at night is that after the so-called “success” of Operation Dudula, South Africa will be forced to confront an even uglier demon—tribalism. I am often condemned for my stance against Dudula. Yet, I cannot remain silent when I see a dangerous shift in our society, where some South Africans—particularly black South Africans—are beginning to negotiate in their minds that xenophobic attacks and hate speech against fellow Africans might somehow be justified. That thought alone chills me to the bone. It baffles me that those who share the same skin tone, the same history of struggle, and the same scars of oppression could support movements rooted in hatred and division. We know—better than anyone—the conditions that have driven our brothers and sisters from across the continent to our shores. These Africans have come not to steal o...

 "Steenhuisen Wins Hearts of Black South Africans with Calls for Him to Be President" John Steenhuisen’s latest address in Johannesburg did more than present an economic plan—it ignited a sense of hope and unity among South Africans, crossing racial lines in a way that few leaders have managed to do. He stood before the nation not as a partisan figure, but as a unifier, earning applause from both black and white communities. His clear and bold plan for economic growth and job creation spoke to the everyday struggles of ordinary South Africans, offering tangible solutions in a time of uncertainty. His delivery exuded calm assurance—his words weren’t just policy; they were a promise that resonated with empathy and a deep appreciation of collective hardship. Crucially, Steenhuisen didn’t stop at economics. In his Johannesburg briefing, he took a firm stand against hate—specifically condemning Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s recently resurfaced racial slur. St...

By: Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News The South African Communist Party (SACP) has made it clear: it intends to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently, breaking away from its historic alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). In a recent conversation with SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila, I put to him the question many political observers have been quietly asking: Isn’t it too late for the Communist Party to carve its own electoral path? After all, the SACP’s influence is deeply woven into the ANC’s political DNA. Many of its members not only carry ANC membership cards but also occupy influential positions in government, business, and ministerial offices—achievements made possible through their long-standing alignment with the governing party. Mapaila’s answer was resolute. He argued that the SACP can no longer meaningfully advance its communist vision from within the ANC, signalling a decisive ideological break. But while the SACP frames this mov...

Date: 6 August 2025 By Noko Mabofa Maleka | Insight Jozi News www.insightjozinews.blogspot.com   The African National Congress (ANC) is set to host a high-profile media briefing today, Wednesday, 6 August 2025, at 11:00 AM, where Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula will address the media on the outcomes of the recent ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The briefing will take place at the Chief Albert Luthuli House in Johannesburg, the ANC’s headquarters. This media briefing is of significant national interest as it follows a weekend-long NEC gathering where pressing issues facing both the party and the country were on the agenda. From internal party discipline to economic instability, coalition governance, and the state of service delivery in municipalities, South Africans are eager to hear what decisions were taken by the ANC’s highest decision-making body between conferences. According to a media advisory issued by the ANC's Department of Communications, Inform...

Apartheid Did Not Die – Professor Mandla Radebe Unpacks South Africa’s Unfinished Revolution By Noko Mabofa Maleka – Insight Jozi News | 1Africa Radio TV | Insight Africa BRAAMFONTEIN, JOHANNESBURG – In a thought-provoking and powerfully relevant book lounge held yesterday in the heart of Johannesburg’s cultural district, Professor Mandla J. Radebe launched his groundbreaking new title, “Apartheid Did Not Die: South Africa’s Unfinished Revolution” . The event, hosted at a lively venue in Braamfontein, drew an engaged audience of political thinkers, journalists, students, activists, and members of the South African Communist Party (SACP) . Among the notable guests in attendance was SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila , who added political weight and historical context to the urgent themes presented in the book. The event was covered by Insight Jozi News , Insight Africa , and 1Africa Radio TV , whose cameras and microphones captured an evening of honest critique, radical reflec...