LIVE: ANC January 8 Statement

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to reflect on the year that was, while outlining the party’s priorities and political messaging going into 2026 at the 114th anniversary celebrations at Moruleng outside Rustenburg. LIVESTREAM:

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ANC calls DA corruption claims in Tshwane politically motivated

DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink The African National Congress (ANC) in Tshwane has branded the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) plans to take allegations of corruption in Tshwane to the Madlanga Commission as illegitimate. DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink says Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise has undeclared interests in security and water tanker companies. Brink claims funds meant…

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IFP retains ward 23 in Abaqulisi Municipality in KZN

IFP supporters The IFP has retained ward 23 of the Abaqulusi Municipality at Vryheid in the north of KwaZulu-Natal in a by-election, in the process widening its margin of support. Yesterday’s by-election was held after IFP ward councillor, XJ Zungu passed away in April this year. According to the IEC, the IFP secured 51% of…

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Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen addresses the media in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on February 4, 2026. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not seek re-election at the party’s Federal Congress in April. Steehuisen, who is also Agriculture Minister in the Government of National Unity, says he wants to shift his…

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EFF slams Jonas’ US envoy appointment over MTN-Iran ties

[FILE PHOTO] EFF Dep President 2 minutes Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President Godrich Gardee says the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s special envoy to the US is unfortunate. Jonas was appointed earlier this week by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Gardee was speaking on the sidelines of the Holy Cross Anglican Church in Orlando,…

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