John Chauke

John Chauke is a political news reporter at The Times Post, specializing in insightful and unbiased political coverage. John is dedicated to informing the public and holding power accountable. Outside of work, he enjoys discussions on policy and social change.

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Fannie Nkosi To Face New Defeating The Ends Of Justice Charge In Thohoyandou Court

Suspended Organised Crime Unit member Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is...

North West Drug Lab Bust Worth Over R1 Billion: 11 Suspects To Appear In Court

Eleven people arrested in connection with a massive drug...

Jacob Zuma To Appeal High Court Ruling Clearing Way For Arms Deal Trial

Former President Jacob Zuma is preparing to challenge a...

Ramaphosa Defends BEE And Says Critics Should “Hang Their Heads In Shame”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly defended Black Economic Empowerment...

Rosemary Ndlovu Murder Conspiracy Case Postponed To 20 May 2026

The case involving convicted former police officer Nomia Rosemary...

High Court Orders State And Defence To Finalise Jacob Zuma Arms Deal Trial Dates

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled that the long-delayed...

South Africa’s VAT Set To Rise To 16% By 2026 As Godongwana Defends Tax Hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that South Africa will see a VAT increase over the next two years. Starting in the 2025/26 financial...

Treasury Forecasts 1.9% Economic Growth For 2025

The National Treasury has projected that South Africa's economy will grow by 1.9% in 2025, with a steady average growth rate of 1.8% expected...

Ramaphosa Reaffirms Mutual Benefits Of AGOA Partnership With The US Amid Growing Tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed concerns regarding South Africa’s participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), emphasizing that the partnership benefits South...

MK Party To Lead Protest Against Proposed VAT Increase In Pretoria

This morning, members of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Gauteng will rally against the proposed increase in VAT at Pretoria’s Church Square.The protest...

Death Toll Rises To 9 In Tragic Mandeni Bus Crash On N2, Over 60 Injured

The death toll from the devastating bus crash on the N2 in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, has tragically increased to nine.The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon,...

Minister Ramokgopa Voices Disappointment Over Load Shedding Setback

Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed frustration with the recent return of load shedding in South Africa. Speaking at a media briefing...