Decision to contest 2026 LGE not withdrawal from alliance: SACP

SACP leader Blade Nzimande speaking to SABC News. The South African Communist Party (SACP) insists its decision to contest the 2026 local government elections (LGE) independently does not amount to a withdrawal from the Tripartite Alliance. The party’s National Chairperson Blade Nzimande says while the SACP has exercised its right as an independent party, it…

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EMPD Deputy Chief faces suspension over links to ‘Cat’ Matlala

Ekurhuleni’s deputy metro police chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. It could be the end of the road for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has confirmed receiving the internal report into allegations of misconduct levelled against the Deputy Chief. However, he refused to detail the matter further. Mkhwanazi may be…

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ANC in North West sharpens focus on service delivery

FILE| ANC supporters holding flags. The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West says it is sharpening its focus on service delivery as part of efforts to improve governance and organisational readiness in the province. The party held its Extended Provincial Executive Committee Lekgotla in Klerksdorp, which ended on Saturday. Party leaders have met…

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ActionSA expresses concern over NPA losing cases

File image | The National Prosecuting Authority Head Office in Pretoria. 1 minute ActionSA says the PCCAAPrevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PCCAA), empowers the National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Shamila Batohi to deal with corrupt prosecutors that she says have infiltrated the entity. The party was giving a review of the Government…

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Economists expect Godongwana to announce new inflation target

Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering the budget speech in 2024. There is speculation that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana may formally announce a new inflation target at the upcoming Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Recently, ratings Agency Fitch said it expected the National Treasury to reveal the new inflation target, which the Reserve Bank would then have to…

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