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Andisiwe Makinana is politics editor for the Sunday Times.

Family, friends and South Africa's rugby fraternity have been rocked by the sudden death of rising star Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini.

SA rugby mourns death of Eastern Cape rising star in France

SA rugby is mourning the death of Komga-born former SA under-18 front-rower Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini, who collapsed during a training session with French club AS Béziers Hérault on Friday.

  • Andisiwe Makinana
  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, in an address to the nation, strongly indicated he has no intention of resigning and will take the report on review. File photo.

Ramaphosa’s parliament showstopper

ANC insiders say in addition to a judicial review, the president will seek urgent interdict to halt process

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Andisiwe Makinana
Former social development minister Sisisi Tolashe. File photo.

Ramaphosa fires social development minister Sisisi Tolashe

Tolashe is facing allegations of corruption, misconduct and misuse of public funds

  • Andisiwe Makinana
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a Wednesday vote for local elections. File photo.

Ramaphosa announces November 4 as election date

South Africa's next local government elections are set for November 4 2026.

  • Andisiwe Makinana