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The government of national unity needs to pull (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year

Three groups emerged: those who negotiated quietly to set up the GNU; loyalists in the DA, ANC, EFF and MK party and the rogues in and out of trouble with the law

  • Ian Siebörger
8 min read
Former South African and ANC president, Jacob Zuma. (MKP/X)
ANC COURT CASE MK PARTY

We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike

The Jacob Zuma-backed party will be facing off in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, which is trying to have it deregistered This content is restricted to registered…

  • Des Erasmus
1 min read
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has gone on high alert after receiving intelligence of planned armed raids on police stations, allegedly for the purpose of stealing weapons. (Photo by Dino Lloyd/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ZUMAUNREST

Police on alert over intelligence about mooted raids on firearms and ammunitions

Police have caught wind of plans for a second phase of violence after last week’s riots, apparently set to kick off with the looting of arms in KwaZulu-Natal

  • Paddy Harper
  • Khaya Koko
4 min read
#FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile pleaded guilty to public violence, possession of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of failure to comply with police orders. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BONGEKILE MACUPE

#FeesMustFall activist elated after his house arrest conditions have been relaxed

Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read
Bonginkosi Khanyile’s thoughts on the appointment of Blade Nzimande as minister of higher education
BLADE NZIMANDE

Blade’s return is a relapse for education

Bonginkosi Khanyile’s thoughts on the appointment of Blade Nzimande as minister of higher education, science and technology.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Khanyile appeared in the Durban regional court on Monday where magistrate Sizwe Hlophe handed down the judgement. (Gallo)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Fees Must Fall activist handed three year suspended sentence

Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was sentenced on Monday after he was found guilty of public violence in August last year

  • Bongekile Macupe
1 min read
Khanyile appeared in the Durban regional court on Monday where magistrate Sizwe Hlophe handed down the judgement. (Gallo)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

I will be sentenced next year but I have no regrets

Young people are punished for fighting for a decolonised education and we must not waiver in our mission

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
“All students must be pardoned or else let’s meet on the streets,” Bonginkosi Khanyile says.
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Justice ministry, students to work together on #FeesMustFall criminal charges

A student committee will be established to work with the justice minister on a plan to grant amnesty to student protesters who face criminal charges

  • Raeesa Pather
2 min read
Convicted #FeesMustFall protester Bonginkosi Khanyile is camping out at the Union Buildings. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G and David Harrison/M&G)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Student activists demand a TRC

#FeesMustFall students convicted of crimes ask for a truth and reconciliation amnesty process

  • Sarah Smit
  • Raeesa Pather
5 min read
(David Harrison/M&G)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Students demand presidential pardon for #FeesMustFall charges

Students who face years in prison for criminal charges related to #FeesMustFall protests are asking for amnesty

  • Raeesa Pather
4 min read
Bonginkosi Khanyile was convicted on public violence charges earlier this month. (Facebook)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Student activist locked out of Union Buildings

Bonginkosi Khanyile had planned to sleep at the Union Buildings until President Cyril Ramaphosa’s responded to his request for a presidential pardon

  • Jenni Evans
3 min read
The trial has taken over two years owing to several postponements. (Rogan Ward)
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

Bonginkosi Khanyile guilty of public violence, court finds

Khanyile, a #FeesMustFall activist, was found guilty of public violence, failing to comply with police orders and possession of a dangerous weapon

  • Gemma Ritchie
1 min read
“We are speaking to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay on March 28
BONGINKOSI KHANYILE

EFF supporters protest against ‘student victimisation’ at Khanyile bail hearing

The Fees Must Fall activist was granted bail on Wednesday after being held in custody since September 27.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read