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Following an alleged assassination attempt, Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security has been significantly enhanced. National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirms an ongoing investigation into the shooting of Mashatile's convoy, raising questions about political safety in South Africa.
Former Johannesburg mayor Amos Masondo will lead the Gauteng PEC, while party veteran and former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Jeff Radebe is set to lead KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the source confirmed.
The murder of ANC councillor Phendukani Mabhida has shocked the Mandeni community. Family members plead for justice as local leaders express outrage over the brutal killing. Discover the calls for action against crime in the region.
ANC officials implicated in the State Capture Report are now facing disciplinary proceedings.
ANC officials implicated in the State Capture Report are now facing disciplinary proceedings, as Fikile Mbalula asserts authority within the party. This move raises questions about the selection criteria for those summoned and the ANC’s credibility in addressing corruption.
ANC officials implicated in the State Capture Report are now facing disciplinary proceedings, as Fikile Mbalula asserts authority within the party. This move raises questions about the selection criteria for those summoned and the ANC’s credibility in addressing corruption.
Zweli Mkhize reflects on the impactful legacy of Yusuf Bhamjee, calling on South African leaders to revive the spirit of activism and community service that defined his life.
Tony Yengeni has expressed disappointment at being labelled a “political Casanova” by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, urging leaders to preserve comradeship and avoid divisive public statements.
Meanwhile, the ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is accused of using a luxury yacht to attend some of the ANC anniversary activities in Cape Town.
A PEC member in KZN, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the party did not want to drop the axe before the January 8 celebrations as it was likely to incense loyal backers of the KZN and Gauteng leadership structures at the event.
The DA’s unity march in Durban condemns racism and calls for accountability following a racially charged incident involving councillor Yogis Govender.
ANC Veterans League President Snuki Zikalala stressed that this was not good for the ANC as they were campaigning to bring back the integrity of the party ahead of the 2026 local elections.
The South African National Civics Organisation (Sanco) has reversed its decision to sever ties with the ANC, reaffirming its commitment to the alliance in KwaZulu-Natal.
In this turbulent time for the ANC in KZN, party members await Saturday’s meeting with bated breath, contemplating not only the future of their provincial leadership but also the broader implications for their political landscape.
DA leader Ross Strachan demands immediate intervention from the National Treasury as Msunduzi Municipality grapples with a staggering R7 billion debt, highlighting failures in the billing system and calling for critical staffing changes.
Reflecting on the life of Albertina Sisulu, speakers at the memorial lecture urged Africans to unite for socio-economic justice and reclaim their heritage.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula emphasised that instead of succession talks, the ANC must reflect on what caused their drastic downfall.
The ANC has over the years been rocked by ill-discipline and factionalism among others at times, affecting its ability to govern.
After the ANC lost another ward to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality’s Ward 14, Durban-based political analyst Thobani Zikalala said the ANC faced an “organisational crisis”.
The ANC Veteran league calls for transparency and urges president Ramaphosa to make public the outcomes of his meeting with Justice Minister Simelane amid VBS loan allegations.
Mtolo also regrets the time spent in defending former president Jacob Zuma.
Zuma has 20 days to appeal his expulsion and it's unclear if he will challenge it or not, but Yengeni said he'll wait for his call.
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga said President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to China for a State Visit in September, on the margins of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit.
Meanwhile, the Gauteng leadership could not give direction on whether they will join forces with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and MK Party if they fail to reach an agreement with the DA.
The league has expressed its overwhelming support to and congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election along with National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, her deputy Annelie Lotriet and ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli.