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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said he would do everything in his power to convince the SACP not to contest elections independently.
Nomvula Mokonyane discusses the internal issues facing the ANC and outlines strategies for rebuilding the party ahead of the 2026 elections.
The IFP has announced an extension of membership and leadership terms until December 2025, aiming to strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the local government elections.
Veterans League President Snuki Zikalala condemned the decision and said it was not in the interest of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR).
The main reason for the SACP's decision is that they are not happy with the involvement of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the government of national unity (GNU).
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to disband the political killings task team in KwaZulu-Natal has sparked concerns among political parties and analysts, particularly with the 2026 local government elections approaching.
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal says that it is confident in their performance and eagerly awaits the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) shared their stance on Thursday, where they provided an update on the latest developments in the province and their preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
eThekwini Speaker says while 2024 was challenging it was equally progressive.
Explore the implications of the recent by-elections in Thabazimbi, where political instability has led to significant changes in local governance and voter sentiment.
EFF leader Julius Malema encouraged members to defend the movement when attacked by the MKP members on social media.
According to MKP, the election results favoured them, thus they claimed that the GPU arrangement was not what the people of KZN desired.
Water deputy minister Sello Seitlholo argued that the local government municipalities are not doing their jobs hence the experienced water supply crisis.
The minister confirmed that the Cabinet had sanctioned this initiative after considering the results of the previous local government elections, which took place on November 1, 2021.
As the MKP continues to forge ahead with its ambitious plans, it remains to be seen how the landscape will evolve and whether the party can successfully consolidate its ground ahead of the 2026 local polls and beyond.
Floyd Shivambu has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, while Willies Mchunu leads a membership drive as the party gears up for the crucial 2026 elections.
“We are preparing for 2026 and this is all part of our strategy. We have no crisis, we have disciplined members that heeded the call of NEC,” PA leader Gayton McKenzie said.
ActionSA calls for compulsory voting and a Mixed Member Proportional system to increase accountability and engage more South Africans in politics.
Fears of municipalities collapsing over unpaid residential debts.
JACOB Zuma is hard at work in KwaZulu-Natal quelling tensions that have wrecked and threatened to factionalize his Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) as a result of disgruntlement about parachuting recently joined members into senior positions.
She replaced the National Alliance’s Gary van Niekerk, who resigned on Thursday in accordance with an agreement reached with the ANC.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, warned that synergy within the Government of National Unity (GNU) was important to prevent what he called as a “tsunami” of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the committee will be composed of experienced professionals and ‘seasoned’ ANC members.
Mkhwebane resigned from the EFF as a member and a member of parliament (MP) last week. Mkhwebane joined the EFF in 2023.
This study examines the pressing conditions for public innovation within the local government municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, revealing both the enabling factors and the obstacles faced in achieving effective service delivery.
In his speech, Gauteng ANC secretary Thembinkosi Nciza explained to the members how important it was for them to unite and make sure that they win the upcoming local elections.