ANC must scrutinise its leaders before appointing them: Pandor

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…

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DA in Gauteng calls on Premier to prioritise crime-fighting

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,…

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Graft case against Pule Mabe, six co-accused resumes

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…

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ANC Women’s league advocating for a female President

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…

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ANC removes three councillors amid mayoral clash in NW municipality

[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…

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Traditional leaders dismiss LGE 2026 boycott

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…

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DA demands probe into corruption allegations at Limpopo municipality

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…

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Ad Hoc committee probing Mkhwanazi allegations to discuss terms of reference

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…

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