The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming local government elections by announcing its mayoral candidates for several of South Africa’s biggest metropolitan municipalities. The announcement gives the party’s growing political ambitions a sharper focus, with candidates now identified for key urban centres stretching from
Former Hawks national head Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that private investigator Paul O’Sullivan contacted him seeking an update on the sensitive Phala Phala investigation while claiming he was sitting with Dr Bejani Chauke, a close associate and former adviser to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The revelation emerged
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has officially filed a notice of intention to oppose the legal action initiated against her by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. The legal dispute stems from comments she made during an interview on the African Renaissance Podcast regarding the corrupting influence of money in the party’s internal
The Office of the President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has officially announced the immediate expulsion of two prominent members, Pumlani Kubukeli and Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala. According to an official media statement released on Thursday, the decisive action follows a series of actions and conduct by the two
Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane has firmly denied any ties to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, following explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that linked the two. Matlala, who faces a string of serious criminal charges including attempted murder, fraud, corruption, and money laundering, claimed during the inquiry
MOVE SA has rapidly mobilised over 300 councillor candidates across three key Gauteng municipalities within just over 30 days of its inception. The newly formed political party is positioning itself as a major contender for the 2026 Local Government Elections, targeting the regions of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Emfuleni. The candidates
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South African authorities are investigating indications that some of the anti-African migrant sentiment and violence seen in the country may be fuelled or instigated from outside South Africa. Ramaphosa made the significant claim while answering oral questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 25 August 2026,
A new political player is set to enter South Africa’s elective landscape as MOVE SA officially launches this coming weekend. Led by prominent businessman and philanthropist Rali Mampeule, the party aims to challenge the political status quo by introducing a fresh governance model centered on economic opportunity and strict accountability.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams as Acting Minister of Health while Dr Aaron Motsoaledi remains on sick leave. The Presidency announced today, Sunday that the appointment, made under section 98 of the Constitution, takes effect from 24 August and runs until 30 September 2026.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that too many South African municipalities are failing residents on the most basic measures of local government, as the party launched its 2026 Local Government Elections manifesto in Diepsloot on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Ramaphosa said democracy must be experienced in people’s daily lives
