Voter Management Devices failed IEC during 2024 polls: Moepya

Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya interviewed for three position of IEC Commissioners on July 22, 2025. Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya has conceded that Voter Management Devices (VDMs) failed the commission during the May 29 elections last year, resulting in long queues in some places. He faced a robust grilling by a panel…

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DA welcomes removal of Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane

Outgoing Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane at the 3rd Annual Making Education Fashionable event at the Durban ICC, 21 June 2025. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the removal of Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Nkabane’s deputy Buti Manamela, as the Minister and Nomusa Dube-Ncube as…

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IFP welcomes Ramaphosa’s decision to put Mchunu on special leave

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President Velenkosini Hlabisa says the party welcomes the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave. Hlabisa was addressing members of the media in Durban on matters pertaining South Africa’s governance. Ramaphosa’s decision follows allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla…

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ACT convenes to tackle jobs, poverty and police corruption

ACT’s national spokesperson Mohau Khumalo The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) party says seeking solutions to the country’s socio-economic challenges, including poverty and unemployment, is topping the agenda of its national council meeting in Bloemfontein. It says corruption allegations against senior police officials, as well as readiness for the 2026 local government elections, will also…

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Traditional leaders key in building electoral democracy: Madondo

A panel chaired by the Chief Justice Justice Mandisa Maya, comprising of the Public Protector, Adv Kholeka Gcaleka, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Chairperson Chris Nissen conducts interviews for three vacancies in the Electoral Commission (IEC) on July 21, 2025. Former KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Judge…

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Mayibuye aims to reflect people’s mandate, youth’s voices

Mayibuye’s Floyd Shivambu The anticipated political formation Mayibuye is continuing its consultation forums, with the focus being on the youth this weekend. Mayibuye is the brainchild of Floyd Shivambu, former leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. The forums have been held in several provinces, with participants including people formerly…

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Expelled NW councillors could hurt ANC if they defect: Expert

Signage welcoming the passers by to North West Province. A local government expert says the ANC’s recent expulsion of councillors in the trouble-torn Lichtenburg-based Ditsobotla Local Municipality may have serious consequences for the party if the councillors decide to join other parties. The ANC councillors were taken to task over five charges, including sowing divisions…

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No need for Mchunu to step aside from ANC duties: Mbalula

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave, will not step aside from ANC duties. He was speaking on the sidelines of the ANC National Working Committee meeting, currently underway in Cape Town. The ANC National Working Committe (NWC) is assessing the structures of the…

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Solomon hailed for uplifting the vulnerable

Funeral service for Theresa Solomon. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has described the city’s late former mayor, Theresa Solomon, as a leader who made a significant impact in uplifting the most vulnerable people. Solomon’s funeral is underway in Lansdowne. She died last week at the age of 79. Hill-Lewis says Solomon cared for communities. “She wanted…

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