SACP not seeking to weaken alliance with ANC: Nxesi

South African Communist Party Deputy National Chairperson Thulas Nxesi speaks at the 33rd commemoration of liberation struggle icon Chris Hani in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga on 10 April 2026. South African Communist Party (SACP) Deputy National Chairperson, Thulas Nxesi, says the party is not seeking to weaken its long-standing alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). Nxesi…

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Gauteng remains the premier destination for investors: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses the Gauteng Investment Conference. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Gauteng remains the premier destination for investors seeking both high returns and economic resilience. Speaking at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 in Johannesburg today, Mashatile emphasised that the province is ready to turn multi-billion rand pledges into tangible projects. The Gauteng…

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Ndimande brothers back in court for bail application

Brothers Siyabonga and Melusi Ndimande. The bail application of the two Ndimande brothers linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane is set to be heard in the Durban Magistrate’s Court this Friday morning. During previous proceedings, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande informed the court through their legal representatives that they…

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Gauteng govt confident it will surpass R300bn in investment pledges

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi flanked by Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Gauteng says it is confident that it will surpass the R300-billion investment pledges mark today at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026. The conference is aimed at mobilising investment, advancing industrialisation and accelerating inclusive economic growth. It also intends to attract at least R800-billion in new…

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Dhlamini requests voluntary suspension after corruption allegations

Deputy Chief of Police at the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Umashi Dhlamini Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini says he requested voluntary suspension after suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi implicated him in alleged corruption. Dhlamini is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday. Evidence before the Commission has shown…

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ANC, SACP rift to top Special NEC meeting agenda 

FILE| African National Congress (ANC) leader Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a party event. The deteriorating relationship between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) will top the agenda of the former governing party’s long-standing Special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday afternoon. This follows the SACP’s decision to contest local…

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