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[File] ActionSA supporters ActionSA has distanced itself from Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s statement on the appointment of Xolani Khumalo, as Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and By-Law Enforcement.   Khumalo appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court recently in connection with a 2022 drug bust and the matter was postponed to Monday next week.  ActionSA says it feels disrespected that Xhakaza has co-opted Khumalo…

EFF delegates The EFF is the latest party to reject Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s decision to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee.   The move has seen the removal of Bridget Thusi as a member of the mayoral committee for Community Services and Kgopello Hollo for Human Settlements.   The Water and Sanitation portfolio has also been taken from the EFF’s…

Supporters of the ANC holding the party flag The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has concluded its Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) Lekgotla in Polokwane.  Leaders have emphasised the need for decisive action, accountability, and renewal as the party prepares for local government elections.  The PEC Lekgotla also highlighted the state of the party in…

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza , Ekurhuleni Mayor Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee.  The reason for the reshuffle is not immediately clear although it comes amid tension between coalition partners, the  African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).   Xhakaza says there were extensive consultations with the multi-party organisations represented in council.  The ANC…

A dry tap. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa has commended President Cyril Ramaphosa for establishing the National Water Crisis Committee aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing water crisis. The committee, which will be chaired by the President, will deploy technical experts and resources from national…