ANC rejects dual membership after SACP confirms 2026 election bid
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula The African National Congress (ANC) says it cannot allow members to belong to…
DA calls for probe into Minister Tolashe over luxury vehicle scandal
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe seen in Parliament. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has requested a parliamentary inquiry into what it calls serious criminal matters surrounding the registration of vehicles donated by the Chinese Embassy to the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is alleged to have registered the…
ANC rejects dual membership after SACP confirms 2026 election bid
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula The African National Congress (ANC) says it cannot allow members to belong to organisations that will contest elections against it. The party briefed the media shortly after the South African Communist Party (SACP) confirmed it would run independently in the 2026 local government elections. While the ANC says it remains committed to the Tripartite Alliance,…
SACP confirms it will contest local elections independently
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently, following failed engagements with the African National Congress (ANC). The party briefed the media on Thursday in Braamfontein, accusing the ANC of issuing ultimatums to its members and taking what…
Family of slain Emfuleni official hoping for speedy arrests
File: Murder investigation graphic. The family of the slain finance official at the Emfuleni Municipality, Martha Rantsofu, is hoping for the speedy arrest of those behind her murder. Speaking outside her home in Sebokeng in the Vaal, the family says they still believe her demise is related to the work she was doing at the…
LIVE | President Ramaphosa addresses the media at the Union Buildings
President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of a case he is facing. Masemola is facing four charges relating to contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act. These relate to the contract awarded to “Cat” Matlala’s Medicare24. The President has appointed Puleng Dimpane…
Adams issues rallying cry amid busy Sundowns schedule
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate after scoring a goal. Mamelodi Sundowns are staring down a gruelling season finale, prompting midfielder Jayden Adams to challenge his teammates to maintain a championship mentality. The Brazilians secured their spot in the CAF Champions League final at the weekend, overcoming Esperance 2-0 on aggregate to book a date with Morocco’s…
LIVE | SACP briefing on dual membership
The South African Communist Party (SACP) briefs the media on its perspective on the African National Congress’s (ANC) decision to instruct members to show their allegiance to it in the upcoming Local Government Elections or face dire consequences. Live stream below:
New witness to take the stand at Madlanga Commission
Sedibeng Police District Commissioner Mbangwa Nkhwashu appears before the Madlanga Commission, April 22, 2026. A new witness will take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday morning. Suspended Sedibeng SAPS District Commissioner Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu concluded his testimony at the Commission on Wednesday. Nkhwashu, who testified that murder accused Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe is his brother-in-law, has been…
Tshwane Metro police major says Malatji’s claims are malicious
Tshwane Metro Police officer, major Lebogang Phiri Tshwane Metro Police officer, Major Lebogang Phiri, says statements from suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Director of Assets Tshukudu Malatji, stating that he did not delegate the power of allocation to him, are malicious. Phiri has been accused of assigning contract work to private security firms without…
SARB seeks more data to assess Middle East war’s impact on economy
Reserve Bank officials engage Soweto residents as part of the Soweto Talk to the SARB Forum. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it needs more data to assess how the war in the Middle East could affect economic growth, as concerns grow about the rising cost-of-living. The central bank hosted the ‘Soweto Talk to…
