SANCO praises ANC’s historic role as liberation movement

South African National Civic Organisation National Spokesperson, Mzukisi Jam The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has commended the African National Congress’s (ANC) historic role as a liberation movement and recognised the sacrifices it made in the struggle for freedom and democracy in the country. [WATCH] SANCO has pledged to mobilise efforts towards ensuring the…

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NFP leader confirms party exit from KZN GPU, cites broken agreements

NFP leader Irvan Barnes The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity.   Speaking at a media briefing in Durban on Friday, party leader Irvan Barnes says the decision was due to administrative challenges and political agreements that were not honoured by coalition partners.   The provincial coalition government…

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ANC policies ‘immune’ from business influence: Dr Ramokgopa

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa African National Congress (ANC) Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. She was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ANC Annual Progressive Business Forum underway at Sun City outside Rustenburg. This is a build up to the party’s 114th anniversary celebrations planned for…

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NFP to formally announce exit from KZN GPU

National Freedom Party leadership The National Freedom Party (NFP) leadership will hold a media briefing to address the party’s position regarding its participation in the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU).   In a statement, the party said it will discuss its official withdrawal from the coalition government.   The party has already instructed its sole representative, Mbali…

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Gwarube set to outline measures to tighten matric exam security

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube  Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will outline measures to tighten matric exam security at a briefing in Pretoria on Friday.   She’s expected to release interim findings from the investigation into the 2025 exam leak, which led to the suspension of two officials accused of stealing papers and a memo.  26 candidates from seven Pretoria…

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ANC committed to mending relations with SACP: Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a wreath laying ceremony of SACP General-Secretary and ANC Treasurer General, Moses Kotane, in Pella outside Rustenburg in the North West on 08 January 2026. The African National Congress (ANC) has vowed to work to mend its strained relations with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to save the tripartite alliance from crumbling….

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DA says NFP exit will not sink KZN Government of Provincial Unity

NFP members seen gathering at a party event. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) withdrawal from the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) does not signal the formation of a new provincial government. DA provincial leader Francois Rodgers says the remaining partners will have to regroup and engage like-minded parties…

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