Dual member Ramathuba caught in the middle as ANC, SACP clash over election roles

Dr Phophi Ramathuba. Amid escalating tensions within the tripartite alliance, friction between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) has sparked debate over the future of Communist Party members deployed in government by the ANC. With the SACP set to contest the upcoming municipal elections independently, questions have emerged about…

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Bapong residents living in fear due to illegal mining

An illegal mining site in North West. Bapong community members in the North West province say they are living in fear following the discovery of illegal mining operations in the area. The illegal activities have caused dangerous holes filled with water near their homes, raising serious safety concerns. Community members say the situation has become…

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‘Not irrational’: Makhura says voters had reason to abandon ANC

David Makhura speaking to the media during the ANC’s National General Council in Boksburg. ANC Head of Education and former Gauteng Premier David Makhura has conceded significant shortcomings in the party’s performance, acknowledging the party’s own contribution to the steep decline in electoral support the organisation has experienced in recent years. Once commanding nearly 70%…

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Malema praises Ramaphosa for his handling of US G20 tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa chairs the G20 Summit in Nasrec, Johannesburg. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa on how he handled the G20 tensions with the United States (US). The US pulled out of this year’s G20 meeting after initially confirming that it would attend the meeting in Nasrec, Johannesburg….

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Shebe Maburna’s bail hearing postponed to Monday

Lekompo musician Shebe Maburna sitting in the dock during his bail hearing at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke’s, popularly known by his stage name Shebe Maburna, bail hearing has been postponed to Monday next week by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. The hearing has been postponed for the defence lawyers to present their…

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ANC members can’t campaign for another organisation: Makhura

Delegates attend plenary sessions at the ANC’s NGC in Boksburg. The African National Congress’ (ANC) NEC member David Makhura says members must campaign for the ANC and not another organisation. Makhura was responding during a media briefing at the party’s National General Council in Boksburg, East Rand, to the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision…

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Broos not happy with FIFA’s treatment of AFCON tournament

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is not happy with the way football’s world governing body, FIFA, is treating the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. He says it’s unacceptable and a show of disrespect that overseas-based clubs are only forced to release their AFCON bound players on the 15th…

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