The threat to democracy: Lessons from Zim for SA
The risk is not only exclusion or misinformation; it is the gradual theft of our freedom while we stand by convinced someone else will stop it.
By Tswelopele Makoe
5h ago
EU data exposes Mnangagwa
This comes in the same week Mnangagwa signed Constitution Amendment No.3 Act.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Jul. 14, 2026
Ex-MP challenges Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in top court
This application… is directed at the constitutional competence of an amendment that seeks to confer an incumbency benefit in the teeth of Section 328(7)
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Jul. 13, 2026
Backlash over ED’s CAB 3 consensus claim
The President last week signed Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill (CAB 3) into law after it sailed through Parliament.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 13, 2026
EditorialComment: CAB 3: Stability cannot be legislated
While party leaders have publicly celebrated the legislation, there are indications that some members harbour reservations about the process that produced it.
By The Standard
Jul. 12, 2026
Mnangagwa term extension stokes fires
Under the new law, a president will now be voted by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly where Zanu PF enjoys a two-thirds majority.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 12, 2026
Outrage over junior MP’s Chivayo stunt
The controversy began when the junior parliamentarian requested vehicles from Chivayo, arguing that junior currently relied on public transport.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 12, 2026
Over 500 Binga families in limbo over Gwayi Shangani relocations
Construction finally began in September 2004, but the project has been plagued by multiple missed deadlines and funding shortfalls over two decades.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 12, 2026
SA opposition politicians wade into Zim constitutional row
In a statement, South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, led by Julius Malema, said Zimbabwe's leadership should be focusing on addressing the country's
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 8, 2026
