President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justices Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Katharine Mary Savage to South Africa’s Constitutional Court, effective 1 May 2025. The appointments, made after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and political party leaders, give the apex court a woman-majority bench, one of the few in the
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has began its two-day Federal Congress today, Saturday, 11 April, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. More than 2,000 delegates from across South Africa are expected to gather for what the party describes as its largest congress to date. The key item on the
DA Tswane Mayoral Candidate Cilliers Brink says the suspension of City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi should be followed by a full disciplinary process rather than rushing to fire him. He argues the process must “be completed” to uncover all relevant information, including possible links to wider corruption networks
Prominent Sandton businessman Zesimdumise “Ze” Nxumalo has flatly denied claims that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema delivered R80,000 in cash inside a Louis Vuitton bag, along with a bottle of whiskey, to the late taxi industry heavyweight Jotham “Mswazi” Msibi. In a statement broadcast by eNCA today,
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) today, Sunday, immediately setting an ambitious target: to grow the party into South Africa’s largest political force and lead a new national government by 2029 . Hill-Lewis secured victory over Sedibeng Municipality
Note to editors: Please find below the acceptance speech delivered by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Democratic Alliance Federal Leader, at the DA’s Federal Congress 2026. Friends, democrats, people of South Africa, Bahlobo, Bantu baseMzansi Afrika, Vriende, wonderlike mense van Suid Afrika I am deeply honoured to be standing here today. Thank you
The Democratic Alliance Federal Congress 2026 is underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, where delegates from across South Africa have gathered for one of the party’s biggest political events. The congress is expected to shape the DA’s leadership direction, with key elections and major decisions taking centre stage
Update from South Africa’s local government political landscape 🇿🇦 The National Coloured Congress (NCC) has begun its mayoral candidate selection process in the Western Cape ahead of the upcoming local government elections. This development marks an important step as political parties prepare for contestation in key municipalities across the province.
Big moment for MDNtv! 🎉 Cilliers Brink, DA Tshwane mayoral candidate, gives a special shout-out to MDNtv during the major political event DA Congress 2026 🇿🇦 This recognition highlights the growing impact of MDNtv in delivering real and trusted coverage. 📺✨ Watch the full clip to see what was said
The National Coloured Congress (NCC) is set to officially launch its Western Cape mayoral candidate at a formal event in Grabouw. The launch, taking place at Elgin Community College, marks a significant moment in local politics as the party positions itself ahead of upcoming municipal battles. The event is expected
