Call for women to participate in local government sphere

IEC Vice Chairperson Janet Love speeking at the group’s event themed Women Championing Democracy – Paving the Way to 2026 Local Government Elections, 27 August 2025. Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Deputy Chairperson Janet Love says with service delivery an issue in many communities across the country, women should be encouraged to enter the…

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Pule Mabe vows to never leave ANC after court appearance

Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe. Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe has reaffirmed his commitment to the party. Mabe has had to step aside from the ANC’s National Executive Committee after being charged with corruption last year. He was addressing the media outside the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after his…

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ANC must scrutinise its leaders before appointing them: Pandor

Naledi Pandor speaking at Getrude Shope Memorial Lecture. African National Congress (ANC) veteran and former cabinet minister Dr Naledi Pandor says it’s time her party scrutinises leaders of its structures before putting them in positions of power. Pandor was speaking at the memorial lecture of former ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope, who would’ve turned 100 years…

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DA in Gauteng calls on Premier to prioritise crime-fighting

DA Gauteng leader & leader of the opposition in the Gauteng Legislature, Solly Msimanga adressing residents. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is set to picket outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Johannesburg office today, to strengthen crime-fighting measures in the province.  The party claims South African Police Service (SAPS) stations are severely under-resourced and understaffed. This,…

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Graft case against Pule Mabe, six co-accused resumes

ANC National Spokesperson Pule Mabe seen in the dock at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in eastern Johannesburg. Former African National Congress (ANC) National spokesperson Pule Mabe and six others are expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. Mabe, his wife and five others are facing charges ranging…

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ANC Women’s league advocating for a female President

ANCWL hosting a Gertrude Shope memorial lecture at the Akasia Community Hall, 24 August 2025. African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) NEC member, Boitumelo Moiloa, says the league is now actively advocating for a female President. Speaking at a memorial lecture in Akasia, Pretoria, in honour of the late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope, who would…

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