Premier Mokgosi denies allegations, claims political smear campaign

North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi said there is a political smear campaign against him. Mokgosi was testifying before the provincial legislature’s ad hoc committee, probing allegations of improper conduct against him. Naledi Local Municipality Mayor Clifton Groep alleged that Mokgosi instructed a former municipal employee, Thabo Appolus, to alter a…

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MPs express confidence in Adv Mothibi for swift NPA reforms

Advocate Andy Mothibi takes over the reigns at the National Prosecuting Authority The successful prosecution of high profile corruption cases, particularly those mentioned in the State Capture Commission’s report, is the common expectation from the majority of political parties in Parliament. This is the task for Advocate Andy Mothibi, who takes over the reigns at…

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Steenhuisen urges voters to push ANC below 50% in Free State

Democratic Aliiance Federal leader, John Steenhuisen Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal leader, John Steenhuisen has urged party members and supporters to reduce the African National Congress’s (ANC) support to below 50% in every municipality in the Free State. He delivered a keynote address at the party’s provincial congress outlining the party’s commitment to govern as many…

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Abaqulusi, Nongoma set for IEC voter registration drive

IEC banner. The Electoral Commission is holding a voter registration campaign in two municipalities on northern KwaZulu-Natal. This is in preparation for by-elections schedule to take place in Ward 22 in the Abaqulusi Municipality, as well as wards seven and 20 in the Nongoma Municipality. On the 18th of March 2025, the wards became vacant…

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EFF calls for arrest of KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona

File: KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona on day 48 at the Madlanga Commission, January 28, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have called for the arrest of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, General Lesetja Senona. The call by the EFF comes after General Senona revealed during the Madlanga Commission that he gave attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi…

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Magwenya clarifies remarks on Madlanga Commission involving Mchunu

File: Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya briefs members of the media on the President’s programme and addresses recent developments of interest at the Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament on February 5, 2025. Editorial Note: This article is an updated story earlier published on 30 January 2026 at 06:15: link Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has clarified comments he…

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Madlanga Commission postpones hearing after new witness request

File image: Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga (R)chairs the Madlanga Commission on Inquiry in Pretoria. Chairperson of the Madlanga Commission, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has granted a postponement following an application by the legal representative of a new witness. The matter has been postponed to next Tuesday. The lawyer for the witness, Hartley Ngoato, argued that his client…

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DA in the Free State promises voters improved service delivery

Democratic Alliance (DA) Free State Provincial Congress held in Bloemfontein, 31 Jan 2026. The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Free State leader Doctor Roy Jankielsohn says they have promised voters an improved delivery of basic services. Jankielsohn whose position is uncontested is one of the longest serving members of the party. DA leader John Steenhuisen is expected…

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