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Why some in the ANC Youth League are backing Kgosientsho Ramokgopa for party presidenct in 2027

The ANC Youth League in Gauteng and Limpopo has endorsed Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as their preferred candidate for the ANC presidency in 2027, highlighting his youth and potential to lead the party forward amidst a competitive succession debate.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANCYL warns of 'dual loyalties' after Citizenship Act declared unconstitutional

Following the Constitutional Court's ruling that declared a key provision of the South African Citizenship Act unconstitutional, the ANCYL raises alarms about the potential for dual loyalties, urging South Africans to reflect on their commitment to the nation.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit

During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The Star News
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit

During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Former MP Boy Mamabolo faces suspension from ANC over social media controversy

The ANC in Limpopo has suspended former MP Boy Mamabolo after he made defamatory social media posts about NEC member Onnica Moloi, with the party citing his 'unbecoming conduct' that brought the organisation into disrepute.

News Politics
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Constitutional Court dismisses AfriForum’s leave to appeal bid in ‘kill the boer’ saga

In a ruling handed on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said AfriForum's application bears no reasonable prospects for success.

News Politics
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Kill The Boer: The law permits it, there is nothing that stops Julius Malema from chanting

The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill The Boer' chant is protected as political speech, not hate speech. Despite international outcry and criticism from various quarters, South African law permits Malema to continue using the chant as a form of political expression. This article explores the legal reasoning behind this ruling and the ongoing debate surrounding it.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Will Zwelo Masilela's qualifications stand up to ANC Integrity Commission scrutiny?

Fikile Mbalula reveals that ANC Youth League Treasurer Zwelo Masilela faces an Integrity Commission investigation over serious qualification allegations, raising questions about accountability within the party.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Watch VideoEFF demands skills audit after ANCYL Treasurer General Zwelo Masilela's questionable appointment

A major qualification scandal has erupted in Mpumalanga's Mbombela Municipality, with the EFF demanding a province-wide skills audit after discovering an ANCYL official held a senior research position for five years with only a matric certificate. The controversy has sparked national debate about municipal hiring practices and qualification verification

News Politics
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

New KwaZulu-Natal ANC Youth League supports reconfiguration of the provincial mother body

Following the recent election of new leadership, the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal expressed its support for the reconfiguration of the provincial ANC structure in preparation for next year’s local government elections.

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

KZN ANC Youth League elects new leadership after delays

After significant delays, the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal successfully elected its new leadership, marking a pivotal moment for the organisation

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

ANC Youth League conference in KwaZulu-Natal faces further delays

The ANC Youth League's elective conference in KwaZulu-Natal faced delays due to unresolved credential issues, raising concerns about the election of new leadership

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

Political pressure mounts for TUT Sekhukhune campus development

Politicians from the ANC Youth League and SACP are stepping in to support the establishment of a Tshwane University of Technology campus in Sekhukhune, amid community outrage over delays and alleged misdirection of the project.

The Star News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Political pressure mounts for TUT Sekhukhune campus development

Politicians from the ANC Youth League and SACP are stepping in to support the establishment of a Tshwane University of Technology campus in Sekhukhune, amid community outrage over delays and alleged misdirection of the project.

News Politics
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANC Youth League's Collen Malatji claims mine owners are the real zama-zamas

The ANC Youth League picketed outside the Mineral Council South Africa offices in Rosebank to demand reinstatements of mine workers who were retrenched late last year.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC to announce the fate of KZN and Gauteng provincial structures following NEC meeting

With the ANC facing challenges following poor electoral performances, particularly in KZN, party officials are considering harsh measures, including the possible disbandment of the respective struggling provincial executive committees.

Cape Times News
Siyabonga Sithole and LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

ANCYL to picket against retrenchments of mine workers and industrial job losses

The party said the picket would amplify the voices of workers and youth affected by corporate ‘greed and policy failures’.

Business Jobs
Manyane Manyane|Published

Young Communist League slams Collen Malatji for attack on Solly Mapaila

The gloves are off between the ANC Youth League and the Young Communist League of SA (YCLSA) after the latter issued a statement slamming youth league president Collen Malatji on Monday.

News Politics
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANC Youth League president criticises Zuma as ‘counter-revolutionary’

Collen Malatji condemns Jacob Zuma and Solly Mapaila, calling for unity within the ANC to combat counter-revolutionaries.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Mbalula promises disciplinary action against ill-disciplined ANC members

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula vows to enforce discipline among party members, promising disciplinary hearings for those who fail to comply.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

ANCYL challenges ANC in the Western Cape to be an active opposition

ANC Youth League president says the DA-led government in the Cape Town is overseeing a very poor population that is in majority in the townships and farms.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Time for apartheid-era beneficiaries to 'get over themselves’

As South Africa reflects on the legacy of leaders like Nelson Mandela, Robert Sobukwe, and Steve Biko, their teachings on unity, justice, and human dignity stand in stark contrast to the divisions and inequalities of today.

Opinion
Professor Saths Cooper|Published

ANC Youth League demands transparency of R500m allocated for spazas

The youth league said lack of transparency undermines public confidence and raises serious concerns about equitable resource distribution.

Sunday Independent News
Manyane Manyane|Published

‘Cupcake is a front!’ Ramatlhodi reveals Tito Mboweni’s texts slamming ANC-DA GNU arrangement

Former mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has slammed the African National Congress, also revealing private text messages between himself and Tito Mboweni, where the late former finance minister expressed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was a front for the Democratic Alliance in the grand coalition arrangement.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

‘Ramaphosa take action’: ANCYL urges president to tackle corruption at Home Affairs

This comes after the conviction of a former Home Affairs adjudicator who was found guilty of corruption by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, and the recent dismissal of 18 other officials for offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published