Hani family calls off wreath laying ceremony

The tombstone of the late SACP leader Chris Hani is seen at the Thomas Nkobi Memorial Park in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on 08 April 2026. Strained relations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) played themselves out at the grave of former SACP leader, Chris Hani. ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, and SACP…

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Former MK Pary secretary-general Bongani Mncwango joins IFP

Former MK Party secretary-general Bongani Mncwango (middle) is pictured in Durban after officially joining the Inkatha Freedom Party on 08 April 2026. Former uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) secretary-general Dr Bongani Mncwango has joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing…

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Agriculture highlighted as key to rural economy

The Umzimvubu Local Municipality has committed to continue its support of emerging farmers by injecting financial support and ensuring they enter the commercial market. Agriculture has been highlighted as a key economic driver in the rural KuGompo during the 13th annual Umzimvubu Municipal Agricultural Show. The event brought together both established and emerging farmers to…

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Relegation-haunted Leicester’s six-point deduction upheld

A Leicester City fan waves a flag inside the stadium before the match Second-tier English football club Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction, the club and the Premier League said on Wednesday, in a blow to their fight against another relegation. The Midlands club are 22nd in the Championship, one point from…

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