EXCLUSIVE: KAGISO BANTUBONKE MOKAE, SON OF SLAIN DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE SPEAKS TO ABBEY MAKOE
A LIGHT EXTINGUISHED: TRIBUTE TO DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE – SA’S “PEOPLE’S DOCTOR”
Shock waves rippled through political circles this week as news broke of the brutal murder of Dr. Gomolemo Mokae, a towering figure in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. The discovery of his decomposed body at his Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1 home north of Pretoria has left comrades, patients, and literary admirers reeling in disbelief. At 64, the […]
FAREWELL TO A VERY SPECIAL TOWER, DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE, A CUT ABOVE THE REST
How does one pay tribute to a colossal giant – literally and figuratively – who has met his tragic demise in one of the most horrific ways? Let me try: The slain Dr Gomolemo Mokae was a larger-than-life figure. I know this is a cliché. But if truth be told, the firebrand Black Consciousness political […]
MYSTERY SURROUNDS THE GRUESOME FIND OF THE “PEOPLE’S DOCTOR” AND “STRUGGLE HERO” DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE’S BULLET-RIDDLED BODY IN HIS HOME
Anti-apartheid Struggle hero and a stalwart of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), Dr Gomolemo Mokae, has been murdered at his home Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1 home north of Pretoria. Dr Mokae’s lifeless body was found with evidence of a violent death. According to reports, a postmortem has revealed that the “People’s Doctor” was “shot on both […]
“ZANZOU TORTURE” REFLECTS OUR FAILED PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM
The “illegal” Zanzou Bar Lounge in Pretoria is under siege after horrific acts of sexual abuse, assault, and torture of patrons were recently captured on several viral videos. In the shocking videos, several young black men can be seen subjected to severe beatings, stabbed, waterboarded and sexually assaulted – amongst other grotesque forms of torture […]
NATIONAL WATER CRISIS POSES A HUGE THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
South Africa is currently facing an imminent water crisis that is quickly rearing its ugly head. For almost two decades, the nation has been contending – not only with incessant power cuts – but also with severe water shortages. According to the latest United Nations (UN) data, the national population in 2025 will reach approximately […]
AFRIKAANS-ONLY WANATU CASTS A DARK CLOUD ON OUR RAINBOW NATION’S SHINE
This past Wednesday, the Tshwane Metro Police Department stated that multiple vehicles had been impounded belonging to the new e-hailing service, Wanatu, after its drivers were found operating their vehicles illegally. The new app, launched at the end of 2024, has generated widespread contempt due to its strict Afrikaans-only policy for all of their employees. Following this, […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN SHOWS THAT DEPENDENCY IS AFRICA’S GREATEST DOWNFALL
This past week, USA President Donald Trump left the world dumbfounded after ordering an indefinite halt of the dispersal of HIV/AIDS medications for a whopping 90 days. This has sent a shockwave across global humanitarian and health communities, leaving many concerned about the devastating impact on impoverished nations that are exceedingly reliant on foreign aid. This executive order […]
JOBURG MAYOR MORERO NEEDS ALL HELP IN FIGHT TO RECLAIM HIJACKED BUILDINGS
This past Wednesday, the executive mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, made a magnificent stride towards reclaiming hijacked buildings across the sprawling city. He notably led a major raid in the hijacked buildings of the notorious Hillbrow, the epicentre of criminal activities. Hillbrow is amongst the most infamous hotspots for crime in the Gauteng region, notable […]
YOUNG COMMUNISTS LAMBASTE “POLITICAL MAN-CHILD” COLLEN MALATJI OF THE ANC YOUTH LEAGUE
The Young Communist League of South Africa (Ufasimba) has laid a scathing attack on the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji, describing him as a “hollow figurehead”. Trouble started on January 10, during the annual Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture delivered by Malatji, who attacked the Secretary-General of the SA Communist Party, Solly Mapaila, […]