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The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sekhukhune United sets ambitious goals with R30m land acquisition in Midrand
The projected investment of R30m is aimed at achieving a level of competitiveness comparable to that of Kaizer Chiefs' Village in Naturena, Johannesburg. 'The land has existing structures,' said the club's chairperson, Simon Malatji, 'which are quite huge and are undergoing renovations. We are utilising [those structures] to reduce costs and renovate the building, but the estimate suggests, for us to be competitive, like Chiefs, is going to be around R30m.' This announcement was made by Malatji during a strategic partnership unveiling with Kelme Sports on July 14 at the Southern Sun Rosebank. Also read: Total Football Excellence coach has high hopes for Hollywoodbets Regional League As part of its ambitious vision for the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, the club revealed two major developments, the first being the training facility and the second being a partnership with Kelme. Last season, Babina Noko showcased gear from Kelme, and the partnership announcement confirmed a three-year sponsorship deal with the leading sports apparel brand. This agreement, presented by Malatji in the presence of a Chinese delegation, including Kelme's chairperson Ke Yongxiang, officially designates Kelme as the club's partner for the next three seasons. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
‘We want arrests, not statements' — ANCYL president slams SAPS amid explosive drug allegations
'His role as a commissioner of police is to arrest those who do crime. We don't want him to be a pop star. If he wants to contest politics, he must come to branches of the ANC and contest. But if he wants to be a commissioner, he must arrest those who do crime. We don't want statements, we want arrests.' Malatji also made it clear no one should be above the law, not even the police minister. 'If the minister of police is doing crime, he must be arrested. We are not a lawless country,' he said. While Malatji's comments sparked support from some, many social media users criticised them as hasty, given the serious and unproven nature of the allegations. Responding to the public reaction on X, Malatji doubled down. 'It's heartbreaking to learn through allegations that some leaders in our country are either working with drug lords, part of drug syndicates or protecting drug criminals,' he said. 'As someone who despises drugs, this is deeply painful. Drugs have ravaged our youth, creating unemployed and unemployable young people across South Africa. 'To hear certain leaders might be complicit in syndicates is infuriating and hurtful,' Malatji said. 'We must take a stand to clean this country and remove all drug dealers and their enablers in all corridors of power.' Mchunu and Sibiya said the allegations levelled against them by Mkhwanazi are without merit. President Cyril Ramaphosa described the situation as 'a matter of grave national security concern'. He pledged to outline a course of action on his return from the Brics leaders summit in Brazil. TimesLIVE
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Malatji laments the actions of ANC members allegedly involved in Magaqa's murder
Questions have been raised about the involvement of ANC politicians in Magaqa's death. Magaqa was shot in July 2017 and succumbed to his injuries after spending time in the hospital. ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji says he is concerned about the alleged involvement of ANC leaders in the killing of the youth league's former secretary-general, Sindiso Magaqa. Malatji was at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday, where the court was expected to sentence Sibusiso Ncengwa, one of the hitmen involved in Magaqa's murder. Despite much interest in the matter, the sentencing was postponed. Ncengwa admitted to killing Magaqa in 2017. Malatji told The Citizen that he is concerned that one of the hitmen had indicated that politicians are involved in the death of the former ANC leader. 'The acts of these individuals do not represent what the ANC stands for, which is to build a safe and secure community, where airing out your views about wrongdoing does not lead to you being murdered. 'The implicated individuals in their actions proved that they were not ANC and certainly not leaders, and they must face the harshest sentencing by the court; in fact, they deserve a life sentence, because Cde Sindiso Magaqa will never come back,' he said. Big fish involved Malatji said he believes that there are more serious players behind Magaqa's murder. He said the men who have been arrested for Magaqa's murder are simply hired guns. 'We know that he (Sibusiso) did not work alone; we know that he was a hired gun. The real people we want are those who issued the order that our SG must be killed. ALSO READ: 'Hijacked' by the ANC? Maimane issues National Dialogue warning 'That one there in prison is a small fish; we want the big fish, those ones that worked with everyone and the police to kill our SG,' he said. A former mayor of the uMzimkhulu municipality and a municipal manager had been arrested in connection with Magaqa's murder, but they were later released due to insufficient evidence. Why was Magaqa killed? Meanwhile, Malatji said Magaqa died fighting for the interests of South Africans. This stems from a belief that Magaqa was in possession of a dossier on corrupt activities at the uMzimkhulu municipality, 'We are expecting nothing but a life sentence because that criminal is a murderer. He does not belong among our people; he is an animal that must rot in jail. If there was still that sentence to kill people, then he must be the first to get killed.' He said he was outraged by the manner in which Magaqa was gunned down. 'If we could break the law, we could kill him ourselves, but because we are law-abiding citizens, we are saying that this law must make sure that he rots and dies in jail,' he said. On the other hand, Ncengwa appealed for a lenient sentence in court; one of his reasons for this is that he has apologised to the Magaqa family for their loss. The court also heard that Magaqa's family are still struggling to raise the children he left behind. NOW READ: ANC Youth League SG Sindiso Magaqa's killer pleads guilty
IOL News
17-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu faces uncertain political future amid fierce criticism
Floyd Shivambu's future in the MK Party hangs in the balance as he is not included in the Parliament list yet. Image: X The future of Floyd Shivambu, former secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), hangs in the balance after a series of scathing attacks from prominent political figures. Shivambu's removal from his position earlier this month has sparked speculation about his potential departure from the party and the possibility of starting his political venture. To fire the first salvo was ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji, who has been particularly brutal in his assessment of Shivambu, describing him as "a small boy" who lacks support. Malatji's comments suggest that Shivambu would not be welcome in the ANC, and that the party would not survive if he were to join. "I don't want Floyd in the ANC; I want Julius," Malatji reportedly said, referring to EFF leader Julius Malema. Malatji further stated that Shivambu had no support base and Zuma had used him and spat him out. 'Floyd hates the ANC, and the ANC hates him. On the other hand, Julius (Malema) has a support base and he can be more useful to the ANC,' he reportedly said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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"We are not going to be apologetic and bow down to individuals in this party. No matter how good, important, and educated you are." Zuma's comments suggest that Shivambu's future in the party is uncertain and that he may be forced to explore alternative options. "There are people who want to protest because we have made a certain decision. This means this party is not as strong as we want it to be… Even those who left, we did not chase them away; they left on their own. Many of them had erred in a big way. So now you guys want to get into things you know nothing about," he said. He said these decisions were made at a higher level, and people should stick to their lane. "It is the high command that decides who is right and who is wrong, who causes problems, and who does not cause problems," Zuma said. Shivambu's former ally and friend, Malema, has also dismissed the idea that Shivambu could go back to the EFF after he detracted last August. At the time, Malema had made an emotional speech, saying that "his brother" (Shivambu) could come back to the EFF anytime he wanted to; however, he has now changed tune saying it is no longer his decision to welcome back Shivambu into the party but that of the Central Command Team and the party's constitution. Malema also dismissed assertions that Shivambu could boost the MKP's performance in Parliament. This was after the MKP indicated that Shivambu was stripped of his secretary-general hat so that he could promote the MKP's participation in the National Assembly. "If you're saying this person is going to be a holy spirit and boost the MK Party's presence in those committees, it's practically impossible," Malema said. "He cannot match the kind of leadership that we have deployed." Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, sources close to Shivambu suggest that he may be consulting with a plan to start his party. According to insiders, Shivambu is not on the MK party's parliamentary list, and his future in the party looks bleak. "The list that is doing the rounds, Floyd's name is not in the list, leaving senior caucus members surprised. There are about 10 vacant parliamentary seats for the MKP, and so far, Shivambu has been left out. 'Floyd has a lot to prove right now, and so he is consulting with a plan to start his party because there is a fierce debate whether Shivambu should be included in the list or not. 'Some members are outright opposed to it and others say it's a relief but will be less effective in Parliament,' sources said. Shivambu's phone rang unanswered in an attempt to get his response on the matter. However, in a recent speech to the Maanda-Ashu Workers Union of South Africa, Shivambu stated that since his removal from his MK Party post, he has had no other work and has reached out to the organisation for volunteer opportunities.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Malatji: Ramaphosa should be SA's last 'pensioner' President
ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji delivers a fiery speech during Youth Month, calling for younger leadership in government. Image: Facebook/ANC Northern Cape ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has made a bold statement, saying President Cyril Ramaphosa should be the last 'pensioner' to lead the country. Malatji made the remarks on Wednesday, at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in the North West as part of the Youth Month commemorations. He argued that older leaders must make way for younger people in key positions of power, especially given the country's high youth unemployment rate, which is sitting at 32.9% and the social struggles faced by young South Africans. 'They (referring to the youth) are dispossessed, they are on drugs, they are on alcohol, they are abused by their husbands every day of their marriage, they are in problems,' Malatji said. 'Even your dignity is stripped when you are deprived of your own economy.' He called for a revival of youth political consciousness similar to that of the 1976 generation, who famously rose up against apartheid. 'That spirit must be revived in your hearts and souls. It must burn until the structure of the economy is changed, until the youth of this country run this country,' he said. Malatji criticised what he sees as contradictions in government policy regarding age and retirement. 'You can't say people aged 65 must go to pension, but the one who makes the laws, aged 65, is still working,' he said. 'Even those in Parliament must go home when they are 65. President Ramaphosa must be the last president who is a pensioner.' Ramaphosa, who is 72-years-old, has announced a National Dialogue aimed at reshaping South Africa's future amid worsening inequality, unemployment, crime, and corruption. The dialogue will culminate in a National Convention on August 15, bringing together political, civil, religious, traditional, and business leaders. It will conclude with a second convention in early 2026. Malatji lambasted the process, claiming it lacks meaningful youth representation and direction. 'Everything important in this country must be run by the youth,' he said. 'We can't have a high level of youth unemployment while pensioners are still working.' He also took aim at the recently announced Eminent Persons Group tasked with overseeing the dialogue, which includes Bishop Barnabas Lekganyane of the Zion Christian Church, Bishop Grace Engenas Lekganyane of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church, former COSATU general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali, and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. On Wednesday, IOL News reported that notable absentees from the list include Ramaphosa's predecessors and leaders of legacy foundations such as those named after Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, and Ahmed Kathrada, all of which have been critical of the current administration. 'Because that national dialogue will have no direction if it is not directed by the youth of this country,' Malatji said. 'We cannot have a task team for the youth dialogue without youth (representatives).'
