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…
Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe is pictured during a media briefing. Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe and six others will be back in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on February 18, next year. Their case has been postponed to allow the defence time to examine the final charge sheet. Mabe,…
An IEC banner seen at a voting station in South Africa. Gender and governance expert Dr Lithare Rabela says due to safety concerns, more women will fear participating as candidates in the forthcoming municipal elections. She was speaking at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) event, themed Women Championing Democracy – Paving the Way to 2026…
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,…
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…
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…
[FILE IMAGE]: Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality. The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has removed three of its councillors at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, including Itumeleng Moarabi, who is currently fighting over the mayoral position with Dinah Pitso. Moarabi and Pitso both regard themselves as mayors of the municipality. This comes amid…
Delegates attend the Traditional Leaders’ Imbizo in Boksburg, East Rand on August 20, 2025. Traditional leaders say they will not boycott next year’s Local Government Elections (LGE). There have been reports that the leaders threatened to protest the elections if government fails to grant their demands. National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) concluded…
Mogalakwena Municipality building in Limpopo The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mogalakwena Municipality in Limpopo says it will write to the Public Protector and the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) minister to request investigations into allegations of corruption at the institution. The allegations implicate senior municipal officials, provincial CoGHSTA MEC Basikopo Makamu and Premier Phophi…
Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Provincial Police Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal. Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee established to look into wide ranging allegations of threats to national security, will meet again on Friday to further discuss its terms of reference. The Committee was established following explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of serious corruption in…
