Moiloa leaves a rich legacy in the ANC: Hope Papo

The funeral service of the late Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa in Dinokana Village, Ga-Rakoko (Kwa Moiloa), Zeerust. The ANC in Gauteng says the late former Housing MEC Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa was committed to the revolution. Moiloa’s funeral is underway in Dinokana outside Zeerust in the North West. He passed away at his Roodepoort home last week…

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Mahlangu described as a principled leader who led with humility

The funeral service of Mninwa Mahlangu in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, September 6, 2025. National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane says Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu has left a vast legacy for the country in his over fifty-year career. She described him as a principled leader who led with humility. Mahlangu died at the age of 72…

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Shivambu launches Afrika Mayibuye Movement as political party

Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu is seen addressing delegates during a consultation process on 25 August 2025. Floyd Shivambu has officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement  as a political party with two deputy presidents. Shivambu, who will lead the party as its president, announced Robert Nwedo and Lubabalo Mcinga as the party’s two…

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LIVE: Mninwa Mahlangu Special Official Funeral Category 2

Government’s Special Official Funeral Category 2 for long-time NCOP chairperson and ambassador Mninwa Johannes “MJ” Mahlangu is underway at the Steve Tshwete Banquet Hall in Middleburg in Mpumalanga. Mahlangu died at the age of 72 while serving as South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Deputy President Paul Mashatile will…

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ANC rejects Mathabatha’s intention to step aside

ANC Limpopo Chairperson Stanley Mathabatha addresses the Provincial Executive Committee meeting in Polokwane on June 17, 2025. The meeting between the African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and the party’s Limpopo Provincial Executive Committee members has resolved to reject the provincial chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha’s intention to step aside. Mathabatha cited alleged unethical practices and…

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Ambassador Mahlangu to be laid to rest in Mpumalanga

The late South African High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. The Former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces and Diplomat, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Middelburg Heroes Arch cemetery in Mpumalanga. Mahlangu has been honoured with a Special official Funeral Category 2 by President Cyril…

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Embattled Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager takes 30-day leave amid probe

Angry residents demand better service delivery in the Sol Plaatje district municipality. Embattled Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager, Thapelo Matlala has taken a 30-day leave period, following mounting pressure from civil society organisations (CSOs) to have him suspended by the executive council. Since Tuesday, leaders of CSOs have called for the suspension of Matlala following allegations…

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South Africans want to be rescued from current government: Shivambu

Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu. Afrika Mayibuye Movement President Floyd Shivambu says the party’s decision to contest all wards in next year’s local government elections, comes from the people on the ground. Shivambu made the comments during a press briefing in Midrand, Johannesburg where he officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party. He says nationwide consultations with various communities across the country…

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DA tables motion to remove Stellenbosch official over racism scandal

[File photo] A person raises a board with an anti-racism message. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced plans to present a motion to remove the Acting Corporate Services Director of Stellenbosch municipality, following allegations of racism. Alexander Kannemeyer has come under fire after a video surfaced showing him making racially charged remarks about white employees….

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