The mark of the fallen cadres was also used to mark the 70 years of the Freedom Charter, delivered by the Deputy Minister of Police and ANC NEC member Cassel Mathale.

Amongst the attendees were the Peter Mokaba Regional leadership, some PEC members, ANC Women’s League, ANCYL, COSAS, and various stakeholders.

The fallen comrades bus, while en route to Mbombela Stadium in 2024, crashed on the R71 road ( Makgoebaskloof near Tzaneen). The ruling party was holding a 112th anniversary in Mpumalanga province.

The commemorative visits and paid to the families of the fallen:

• Setabola family
•  Makganyoga family
•  Rakubu family
• Mapfumo family
• Machaba family

It won’t be an ANC gathering without campaigns. Before, the key note address ascended to the pondium. A message of support by the ANCYL NEC member Douglas Ngobeni came with an endorsement and influence to the branches of the ANC

“We are going to be an ANCYL, which rises to the occasion when unemployment rises and which does not go around begging. We are to be an ANCYL that says young people want this, and young people get this. We want to lobby branches to go and convince members that John Mpe must become the ANC provincial Chairperson next year,” said Ngobeni

 The crowd seemed to agree with the endorsement by a show of hands and laughter, while the key speaker prepared his speech.

Mathale led the recognition ceremony and, by declaring that they are officially regarded as ” fallen cadres,” who died in the line of duty while serving the movement.

“The ANC bond with the families of the fallen 5 is permanent,” said Cassel Mathale

He stated that the movement will continue to reconnect with and support them.

“Their undying spirits will continue to guide the ANC,” said Mathale

Mathale emphasized that the ceremony served a dual purpose marking the 70th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter ( 1955_2025).

He linked the sacrifice of Molemole 5 to the struggle for the Charter’s ideals, specifically celebrating its key clauses.

Since the incident, the Peter Mokaba region has maintained a permanent relationship with grieving families by providing food vouchers and gifts to ensure dignified holiday periods for the survivors.

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Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba was selected by her political party, the African National Congress ( ANC), in 2024.

The appointment comes after the former premier Stanley Mathabatha reigns to power came to an end.

It’s that time of the season where branch structures are mandated to determine the fate of Top 5 leadership in the province.

Is the province ready to be governed by a woman?

We have seen in the past that the top 5 leadership are dominated by men, and only one position is open for a female.

Premier Ramathuba was well known for her hard work, enthusiastic, and passionate MEC for health in the province.

But, is she executing her task as a head of the provincial government?

She seems to work extremely well with the following Executive Members, MEC for Public Works and Roads Infrastructure Ernest Sebataola and Cogsta Biskop Makamu.

As the province prepares for the provincial elective conference, the Waterberg region has already endorsed Ramathuba as the party’s chairperson candidate.

Sekhukhune region has not yet publicly declared support for any specific individual candidate for the upcoming 2026 provincial and local government elections.

Instead, they are focused on party unity, renewal, and ensuring service delivery.

Their primary objective appears to be presenting a united front and selecting capable individuals for councilor and leadership positions who can effectively address community needs like water provision road and jobs.

“In Politics, there’s no permanent enemy, no permanent friend,” said an Independent Political Analyst, Johannes Mushwana

Mushwana said we are likely to see Vhembe region pronounce Florence Randzilani or Dr. Phophi Ramathuba for Chairperson candidate.

“Ramathuba will need Waterberg, Vhembe, and Sekhukhune to secure the position.” said Mushwana

The Mopani Region has endorsed Pule Shayi as their preferred candidate for any Top 5 positions.

“Biskop Makamu played a very significant role during the ANC Mopani regional conference. When Pule was elected for 3rd term. In reality, it was supposed to be Pule, who must now support return the favor, not contest for Provincial Top 5” He said

What could happen if Pule Shayi, John Mpe, and Dr. Phophi Ramathuba contest for Chairperson position?

Mushwana is admant that, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba will win if Florance Randzilani is not in the equation.

So far, the Vhembe region has endorsed Secretary Ruben Madadzhe for the second term.

While Capricorn endorsed John Mpe.

Mushwana said in the current politics of the ANC, General Secretary Fikile Mbalula is the king maker.

“Whoever is on his side will make the conference in March 2026”

In his conclusion, he emphasized that Shayi can only make it as a deputy chairperson, not the chairperson.

The 11th Provincial Elective conference is scheduled for from the 27_29 March 2026.

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