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THE THEN MINISTER WARNED US: EXIT THE UN REFUGEE CONVENTION - NOW SOWETO AND DURBAN BURN
THE MAN WHO WAS AWAKE: Then Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - pictured briefing the media in Pretoria - warned in 2023 that South Africa must exit the UN Refugee Convention and re-accede with reservations, and confessed the state does not know how many illegal immigrants are in the country. Cabinet approved his White Paper in April 2024. The Ramaphosa administration slept on it. Now Soweto and Durban burn. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearle
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SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING AGAIN - SOWETO, DURBAN TORCHED AS COUNTRY FACES SECOND JULY UNREST
SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING: LEFT - Durban CBD in flames on Thursday, 8 October 2026, as firefighters battle two bakkies torched during March and March anti-illegal immigration protests. RIGHT - Orlando West, Soweto, where residents torched vehicles and blocked roads with burning tyres and debris after clashes with foreign-owned spaza shop owners. At least 11 cars were torched nationwide as anger erupted over a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. By Mpho Dube, Editor-
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3 hours ago
Mashatile Takes Charge: Deputy President Vows Ruthless Action After East Rand Women Killings
Deputy President Paul Mashatile joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the women who lost their lives, while sending a clear message of solidarity to the women and residents of Kempton Park and surrounding areas. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Pretoria — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stepped in with a firm, presidential res
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5 hours ago
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THE THEN MINISTER WARNED US: EXIT THE UN REFUGEE CONVENTION - NOW SOWETO AND DURBAN BURN
THE MAN WHO WAS AWAKE: Then Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - pictured briefing the media in Pretoria - warned in 2023 that South Africa must exit the UN Refugee Convention and re-accede with reservations, and confessed the state does not know how many illegal immigrants are in the country. Cabinet approved his White Paper in April 2024. The Ramaphosa administration slept on it. Now Soweto and Durban burn. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearle
Mpho Dube
25 minutes ago
SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING AGAIN - SOWETO, DURBAN TORCHED AS COUNTRY FACES SECOND JULY UNREST
SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING: LEFT - Durban CBD in flames on Thursday, 8 October 2026, as firefighters battle two bakkies torched during March and March anti-illegal immigration protests. RIGHT - Orlando West, Soweto, where residents torched vehicles and blocked roads with burning tyres and debris after clashes with foreign-owned spaza shop owners. At least 11 cars were torched nationwide as anger erupted over a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. By Mpho Dube, Editor-
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
Mashatile Takes Charge: Deputy President Vows Ruthless Action After East Rand Women Killings
Deputy President Paul Mashatile joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the women who lost their lives, while sending a clear message of solidarity to the women and residents of Kempton Park and surrounding areas. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Pretoria — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stepped in with a firm, presidential res
Mpho Dube
5 hours ago
Politics
THE THEN MINISTER WARNED US: EXIT THE UN REFUGEE CONVENTION - NOW SOWETO AND DURBAN BURN
THE MAN WHO WAS AWAKE: Then Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - pictured briefing the media in Pretoria - warned in 2023 that South Africa must exit the UN Refugee Convention and re-accede with reservations, and confessed the state does not know how many illegal immigrants are in the country. Cabinet approved his White Paper in April 2024. The Ramaphosa administration slept on it. Now Soweto and Durban burn. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearle
Mpho Dube
25 minutes ago
SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING AGAIN - SOWETO, DURBAN TORCHED AS COUNTRY FACES SECOND JULY UNREST
SOUTH AFRICA IS BLEEDING: LEFT - Durban CBD in flames on Thursday, 8 October 2026, as firefighters battle two bakkies torched during March and March anti-illegal immigration protests. RIGHT - Orlando West, Soweto, where residents torched vehicles and blocked roads with burning tyres and debris after clashes with foreign-owned spaza shop owners. At least 11 cars were torched nationwide as anger erupted over a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. By Mpho Dube, Editor-
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
Mashatile Takes Charge: Deputy President Vows Ruthless Action After East Rand Women Killings
Deputy President Paul Mashatile joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the women who lost their lives, while sending a clear message of solidarity to the women and residents of Kempton Park and surrounding areas. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Pretoria — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stepped in with a firm, presidential res
Mpho Dube
5 hours ago
Motoring
PHALA PHALA HEADS TO CONCOURT AS ANC LOSES 15-13 VOTE
Impeachment committee appeals High Court interdict halting Ramaphosa probe President Cyril Ramaphosa is under the microscope from opposition parties who are gunning for him to relinquish power before his term of office ends. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact The parliamentary committee probing the Phala Phala scandal will now take President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Constitutional Court, after opp
Mpho Dube
Jul 29
BAFANA STUMBLE BEFORE KICK-OFF: VISA CHAOS DERAILS WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS
SAFA President Danny Jordan under the microscope over over Bafana Bafaba debacles... By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact South Africa’s World Cup dream hit turbulence before the first boot touched grass. Bafana Bafana finally departed for North America late on Monday, 1 June 2026 — more than 30 hours behind schedule — after a visa bungle grounded the squad in Johannesburg. What should have bee
Mpho Dube
Jun 2
THE MARATHON PACT: RAMATHUBA AND MPE RUN LIMPOPO ANC INTO A NEW DISCIPLINE
‘Better to die for an idea that will live, than live for an idea that will die’ — Limpopo’s top two turn unity into mileage ahead of November Unity in motion: Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and Executive Mayor John Makoro Mpe at the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon. The former rivals say their pact proves the ANC can solve its own quarrels — and deliver. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact ANC Limpopo P
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May 2
Sports
PREMIER RAMATHUBA LEADS LIMPOPO CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCH: Urges humility, jobs and respect as province courts more investors
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba addressing the media launch of the 2026 Limpopo Championship Golf Tournament at The Ranch Hotel, where she described Limpopo as an authentic destination offering golf, wildlife and culture. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba led the media launch of the 2026 Limpopo Championship Golf Tournament on 09 September 202
Mpho Dube
Sep 9
OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
Aug 29
BLACK & WHITE TAKEOVER: PIRATES SWEEP PSL AWARDS AS MOFOKENG CROWNED KING
The Azanian Sport Desk By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG– It was a night of black and white at the 2025/2026 PSL Awards on Monday evening, as Orlando Pirates turned the ceremony into their own victory lap after a trophy-laden campaign. With the new 2026/27 Betway Premiership season kicking off this Saturday, 1 August, the league took time to honour the stars of last season — and Pi
Mpho Dube
Jul 28
Opinions & Comments
SOUTH AFRICA IS NOT FOR SALE: LAMOLA MUST EXPEL BOZELL AND DEFEND OUR SOVEREIGNTY
US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III is on thin ice, and Minister Ronald Lamola must act. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact South Africa’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. For months we have watched a dangerous escalation, and today we must say it plainly: US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III is on thin ice, and Minister Ronald Lamola must act. The facts are no longer in dispute. Inside Luthuli House
Mpho Dube
8 hours ago
OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
Aug 29
WE ARE LOSING OUR GIRLS TO SILENCE AND POVERTY
A child with a baby is still a child. She still has rights. She still has the right to protection, to health, to education, to a childhood. By Tshepho Thedi_ Judicial Officer | LLM Candidate in Multidisciplinary Human Rights, University of Pretoria 27 July 2026 GABORONE – I met her outside a traditional hut in a rural village. A baby was strapped to her back. Another child was growing inside her. She was still 15. At first I thought the baby was a younger sibling. Then I
Tshepho Thedi_ _LLM Multi-Disciplinary Human Rights_ _Senior Magistrate, Botswana Court_
Jul 29
Travel
SHE WON! CROWN HER: LIMPOPO'S MOSHOLADI MAUBANE IS NOW INTERNATIONAL MISS SOUTH AFRICA - SHE DID IT!
Newly crowned International Miss South Africa 10-12 Winner Mosholadi Maubane in her fuchsia pink gown at Vodacom World, 26 September 2026. From Limpopo to the world. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG / LIMPOPO — We told you to crown her. On 26 September 2026 at Vodacom World, Limpopo DID! In a night dripping with glitter, tears and pink confetti, Mosholadi Maubane — the same girl
Mpho Dube
6 days ago
NEW PREMIUM SPOT IN BOTLOKWA: Jaraz Pub & Lifestyle Opens At Ramokgopa Road, Matseke Ext — Food. Monate. Network.
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact BOTLOKWA — Limpopo’s entertainment scene just levelled up. If you are looking for a clean, safe, premium place to chill, eat, network and enjoy good music — look no further. Introducing JARAZ PUB & LIFESTYLE — Premium Entertainment, now officially open at Ramokgopa Road, Botlokwa Matseke Extension. From the outside, Jaraz already tells you that this is not your
Mpho Dube
Sep 10
CROWN HER: Limpopo's Mosholadi Maubane is more than beauty — she's purpose, power and charity in one
Poised and elegant — Mosholadi Maubane, International Miss South Africa Finalist from Limpopo, shows why she is a fan favourite. More than beauty, she is purpose, charity and power — using her platform to uplift women and give back to communities. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact LIMPOPO — She is beautiful, she is bold, and she is bringing Limpopo to the national stage with purpose. Meet Mosho
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Sep 9
Entertainment
SHE WON! CROWN HER: LIMPOPO'S MOSHOLADI MAUBANE IS NOW INTERNATIONAL MISS SOUTH AFRICA - SHE DID IT!
Newly crowned International Miss South Africa 10-12 Winner Mosholadi Maubane in her fuchsia pink gown at Vodacom World, 26 September 2026. From Limpopo to the world. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG / LIMPOPO — We told you to crown her. On 26 September 2026 at Vodacom World, Limpopo DID! In a night dripping with glitter, tears and pink confetti, Mosholadi Maubane — the same girl
Mpho Dube
6 days ago
TEAM DELELA DROPS DOUBLE NUCLEAR — ‘Ka Maroteng’ & ‘Karata Bana’ Set Limpopo On Fire!
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — No warning. No countdown. Just pure fire. Limpopo’s hit-making kings Team Delela have just detonated the music scene with TWO monster singles at once — and Mzansi is not ready. SONG 1: Team Delela ft Aembu & Matalane — Ka Maroteng SONG 2: Team Delela ft Aembu — Karata Bana Two tracks. One day. Total takeover. Ka Maroteng is that grown-man, lobola an
Mpho Dube
Sep 23
NEW PREMIUM SPOT IN BOTLOKWA: Jaraz Pub & Lifestyle Opens At Ramokgopa Road, Matseke Ext — Food. Monate. Network.
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact BOTLOKWA — Limpopo’s entertainment scene just levelled up. If you are looking for a clean, safe, premium place to chill, eat, network and enjoy good music — look no further. Introducing JARAZ PUB & LIFESTYLE — Premium Entertainment, now officially open at Ramokgopa Road, Botlokwa Matseke Extension. From the outside, Jaraz already tells you that this is not your
Mpho Dube
Sep 10
Lifestyle
SHE WON! CROWN HER: LIMPOPO'S MOSHOLADI MAUBANE IS NOW INTERNATIONAL MISS SOUTH AFRICA - SHE DID IT!
Newly crowned International Miss South Africa 10-12 Winner Mosholadi Maubane in her fuchsia pink gown at Vodacom World, 26 September 2026. From Limpopo to the world. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG / LIMPOPO — We told you to crown her. On 26 September 2026 at Vodacom World, Limpopo DID! In a night dripping with glitter, tears and pink confetti, Mosholadi Maubane — the same girl
Mpho Dube
6 days ago
TEAM DELELA DROPS DOUBLE NUCLEAR — ‘Ka Maroteng’ & ‘Karata Bana’ Set Limpopo On Fire!
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — No warning. No countdown. Just pure fire. Limpopo’s hit-making kings Team Delela have just detonated the music scene with TWO monster singles at once — and Mzansi is not ready. SONG 1: Team Delela ft Aembu & Matalane — Ka Maroteng SONG 2: Team Delela ft Aembu — Karata Bana Two tracks. One day. Total takeover. Ka Maroteng is that grown-man, lobola an
Mpho Dube
Sep 23
NEW PREMIUM SPOT IN BOTLOKWA: Jaraz Pub & Lifestyle Opens At Ramokgopa Road, Matseke Ext — Food. Monate. Network.
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact BOTLOKWA — Limpopo’s entertainment scene just levelled up. If you are looking for a clean, safe, premium place to chill, eat, network and enjoy good music — look no further. Introducing JARAZ PUB & LIFESTYLE — Premium Entertainment, now officially open at Ramokgopa Road, Botlokwa Matseke Extension. From the outside, Jaraz already tells you that this is not your
Mpho Dube
Sep 10
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