JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 22: Nhlamulo Ndhlela (MK Party Spokesperson) at the MK Party media conference at The Capital Empire in Sandhurst on August 22, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is reported that the briefing tackled a range of pressing issues, including the current political situation, and the future trajectory of the party. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
In the news today, former president Jacob Zuma’s MK party has dismissed its national spokesperson and member of parliament, Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
Meanwhile, missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole’s grandparents remain behind bars until their formal bail application.
Furthermore, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus and veteran DJ Oscar “Oskido Mdlongwa have been has honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold and Silver, respectively.
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Another shake-up in Zuma’s MK party
Former President Jacob Zuma’s MK party has dismissed its national spokesperson and member of parliament, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, with immediate effect, replacing him with former Star editor Sifiso Mahlangu.
The dramatic shake‑up comes just days after Ndhlela read out a controversial statement that triggered his removal.
MK party Secretary‑General Sibonelo Nomvalo announced the decision on Monday, 18 May, saying the party’s national officials had acted swiftly to restore order after the communication debacle.
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Grandparents of missing Limpopo toddler remain behind bars
The grandparents of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole will stay behind bars until their formal bail application next week Monday.
The pair, Nkgalakana Vinolia Mabusela (52) and Lesiba Jacob Ledwaba (55), briefly appeared before the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
They were arrested on Friday, nearly two weeks after the toddler was reported missing. They were charged with alleged child negligence, and not for the disappearance of the toddler.
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‘Outstanding contribution’: Rassie Erasmus receives National Order
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander congratulated Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, who was honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold by the Presidency on Tuesday.
The Order of Ikhamanga recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport.
According to the Presidency, Erasmus was nominated to receive the Order for his “inspirational leadership in national and international rugby that has propelled the Springboks to repeated Rugby World Cup championships”.
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35 non-compliant senior municipal appointments identified – How it affects SA’s economy
Voters will head to the ballot box in November to elect municipal leaders, but much of the attention six months out has been on senior municipal employees.
This week, a corruption-accused city manager returned to his post following a high-profile bail application, drawing uproar from political opposition.
Additionally, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) recently disclosed how many senior officials have been identified as either unqualified or compromised.
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Oskido receives Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for creating opportunities for young musicians
Veteran DJ, record producer, and kwaito pioneer Oscar “Oskido” Mdlongwa has been conferred with the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. The order is considered one of South Africa’s highest civilian honours and was bestowed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The National Orders Investiture Ceremony took place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Ramaphosa bestowed the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver on Oskido during the ceremony, which was broadcast live.
He was one of several music figures honoured at the ceremony, joining Grammy-winning flautist Wouter Kellerman, jazz and gospel artist Jonathan Butler and several posthumous honourees.
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