LIMPOPO: A political storm is gathering in Limpopo as Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba is expected to announce a major provincial government reshuffle this week, with four ANC deployed leaders reportedly set to make way for new appointments. Sources close to the provincial leadership claim Ramathuba will invoke Section 132 of
POLOKWANE: Limpopo has entered a week of political transition after MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Basikopo Makamu was sworn in as the province’s Acting Premier, following Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba’s official visit to China. Makamu will serve as Acting Premier from 1 August to 7 August
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Council has resolved to dismiss three senior officials, former Head of Legal Services and Risk Advocate Kemi (Khemraj) Behari, former Head of Human Resources Linda Gxasheka, and Chief Information Officer Moloko Monyepao following findings of misconduct after disciplinary proceedings. Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza confirmed the
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) boss Andrea Johnson’s exit from the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday has been cut short. The commission has decided to issue the former IDAC head with a Rule 3 notice and recall her. Thursday’s hearings resumed with Advocate Drushanta Ramsamy taking the witness stand. The
The ANC has moved to defend the Western Cape High Court order pausing public hearings in the parliamentary process involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, insisting that the matter is about protecting due process, not shielding anyone from accountability. In a strongly worded statement, the party said South Africans want those who
The Democratic Alliance party calls upon South Africans to encourage the adoption of the smart ID card and digital services within Home Affairs, which will ultimately lead to a stronger and more secure South African passport and the easing of visa requirements across the board. The call is prompted by
“You Cannot Compete With Us”: ANC Limpopo Fires Election Warning as Ramathuba Defends Party’s Grassroots Power Ahead of 2026 Polls THOHOYANDOU | With South Africa edging closer to the 2026 local government elections, the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has delivered a bold message to its political opponents. The
Former President Jacob Zuma has moved to take direct control of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s finances in a dramatic intervention that comes as the organisation battles unpaid rent, office evictions and mounting questions over its financial management. The decision marks one of the most significant shifts in the party’s
The calls for the suspension of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, have mounted following her bizarre testimony at the Madlanga Commission this week. This comes after it emerged that IDAC interfered in the investigation of the suspended Crime Intelligence boss, Major General Feroz Khan, and
POLOKWANE: As ANC supporters gather in Thohoyandou for preparations for the Nelson Mandela Rally, the party in Limpopo is mourning the death of a political veteran who made history as the first mayor of Molemole Local Municipality. Julia Mothudi, who served as the municipality’s inaugural mayor following its establishment in
