ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has shrugged off the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local government elections independently, insisting the move poses no threat to the ANC.Speaking at the ANC’s Mpumalanga Provincial General Council (PGC) at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 18 October, Mbalula said the ruling party remains solid, arguing that the SACP “never brought numbers” to the ANC.- Advertisement – “We are seeing unity of purpose here in Mpumalanga,” Mbalula said during his opening address. “However, it does not mean that everyone is within the fold of unity, but we must bring them along. As…
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Business magnate Patrice Motsepe has once again dismissed speculation suggesting he might replace his brother-in-law, President Cyril Ramaphosa, as leader of the African National Congress (ANC).The billionaire was responding to persistent rumours that began in 2022 when an ANC branch in Maandagshoek, near Burgersfort in Limpopo, nominated him for the party’s top post.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Lucky Montana’s Political Career In Peril As SARS Seizes Assets Over R55 Million Tax DebtThe branch wanted Motsepe to contest Ramaphosa’s second term, joining figures like Zweli Mkhize, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and Lindiwe Sisulu.Speaking at the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef)…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has formally apologised to Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene following a legal threat over posts shared on social media.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kenny Kunene Takes Legal Action Against EFF’s Sinawo Thambo Over Murder ClaimsThe controversy arose between 8–10 October 2025, when Thambo posted on X alleging that Kunene had paid a R400 000 bail for Katiso Molefe, a suspect in the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody.- Advertisement – Thambo also accused Kunene of involvement in irregular dealings related to the Rea Vaya bus tender.Legal Demand Forces Retraction and ApologyKunene’s legal team…
The Presidency and the State Attorney are heading to the Pretoria High Court on Friday for a legal showdown with former President Jacob Zuma. The state aims to recover roughly R28 million that was spent on Zuma’s personal legal battles during his presidency.The move follows earlier court decisions that invalidated and set aside the Presidency and State Attorney’s decisions to fund Zuma’s legal costs. The court also ordered the State Attorney to take all necessary steps to recover the money previously paid by the State.- Advertisement – Zuma Fails to Repay Despite DemandAccording to court documents, the Presidency and the…
KwaZulu-Natal’s political landscape is heating up after the UMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) filed a motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli. The motion, officially submitted on Monday by MKP leader Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, has set the stage for a fierce showdown in the KZN Legislature.Chiliza’s letter calls for a special sitting within two weeks to debate and vote on the motion, painting a grim picture of what he described as a leadership crisis under Ntuli’s administration.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Pushes Police Ministry To Answer Explosive Allegations Against Nathi Mthethwa“The Office of the Premier is evidently…
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has threatened legal action against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Sinawo Thambo over a series of social media posts he claims are defamatory.A letter of demand, dated 11 October 2025, instructs Thambo to retract the posts made on platform X and issue a public apology within 48 hours. Kunene’s legal representatives allege the posts were intended to “injure his dignity and reputation.”- Advertisement – The dispute stems from Thambo’s posts on 8 and 10 October, where he alleged that Kunene had paid R400,000 bail for murder accused Katiso Molefe, awarded him Rea Vaya…
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is facing scrutiny after the ANC Caucus accused him of failing to declare that his flight to New York for Climate Week NYC 2024 was paid for by the Under2 Coalition. The ANC confirmed it will write to the Registrar of Members’ Interests to request an investigation into what it calls a breach of the legislature’s Code of Conduct.- Advertisement – In response, Winde’s office maintained that the trip was fully disclosed in the Department of the Premier’s 2024/2025 Annual Report, insisting that no personal gift or sponsorship was received. Questions Raised Over Transparency and…
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has stated that the Police Ministry will be required to appear before the Madlanga Commission to address claims made against the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa, who previously served as Minister of Police and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, was found dead at the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, Paris, two weeks ago after going missing for a day. He is believed to have died after falling from the 22nd floor of the hotel in what authorities described as tragic circumstances.- Advertisement – The former minister was expected to be granted a…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged party members to stand firm against those who misuse the ANC’s name for selfish or criminal purposes.Speaking at the reburial service of anti-apartheid activists Todd Matshikiza, Sheila Matshikiza, and John Maroo at Johannesburg City Hall on Saturday, Mbalula delivered a strong message of integrity and discipline within the movement.- Advertisement – He emphasised that the ANC’s name should not be associated with corruption or wrongdoing, saying the party’s reputation must be protected at all costs.“Not in Our Name,” Declares MbalulaMbalula made it clear that the ANC would not tolerate individuals who…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged the ruling party to confront corruption and patronage head-on or risk further eroding public confidence.Speaking at the reburial of struggle icons Todd Matshikiza, Esme Sheila Matshikiza, and John Pogiso Maroo in Komani on Saturday, Mbalula said the ANC’s disappointing performance in the 2024 elections was a “strategic setback” and a wake-up call for the movement.- Advertisement – He reminded members that the party’s survival depends on returning to its founding principles of integrity, humility, and service. “Our commitment to organisational renewal requires of the ANC to be responsive to the dreams…
