Mashatile pledges Govt support to churches in social cohesion drive

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses a gathering at the Methodist Church in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says faith-based organisations (FBOs) are the strategic partners to promote social cohesion and foster social compacts. He was addressing a gathering at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. “We will…

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EFF, DA demand probe into senior recruitment at Mahikeng municipality

Mmabatho wastewater treatment plant. A drinking water study showed the area’s drinking water to be only 48% compliant. Opposition parties, EFF and DA at Mahikeng Local Municipality, want the recruitment process of five senior officials at the municipality, including that of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), investigated. This, after MEC for Cooperative Governance, Oageng Molapisi…

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Former NCOP Chairperson Mhlangu granted Special Official funeral

South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. Former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Mninwa Mhlangu will be honored with a Special Official Funeral, Category 2. It will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Saturday next week. The Presiding Officers of Parliament National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces…

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ActionSA clarifies stance on ANC working relationship

ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba ActionSA insists it will make its mark as a constructive opposition, saying the party will support progressive government policies but oppose measures that fail South Africans. Five years since its establishment during lockdown, ActionSA reflects on its growth and its place in South Africa’s political landscape. ActionSA has sought to clarify…

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EFF accuses Cachalia of interference in KZN political killings’ probe

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia of interfering in investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. This after Cachalia publicly criticised the return of 121 dockets to the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s task team earlier this week. Cachalia argued that decisions about…

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ActionSA to contest 2026 LGE in 42 municipalities

ActionSA members in Soweto to support ward Councillor candidate, Siyabonga Zwane, 30 August 2025. ActionSA says it will contest the 2026 local government elections (LGE) in not more than 42 municipalities. The party celebrated its fifth anniversary on Friday. It was launched on August the 29th during the COVID-19 lockdown. The party governs Tshwane and…

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UIM President Neil de Beer dies age 56

UIM President Neil de Beer United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer has died at the age of 56. His party has confirmed that he died this morning after losing the battle with cancer. Today, our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we bid farewell to a truly remarkable soul—a friend whose kindness touched…

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