Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has cautioned South Africans against casting their votes for smaller political parties, arguing that such decisions only extend the hardships faced by residents in poorly managed municipalities.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: “I’m Still ANC, Mbalula Is Lying”: Brown Mogotsi Hits Back, Dares Party To Expel HimSpeaking to party supporters in Gqeberha on Monday, Steenhuisen emphasised the importance of granting a single party an outright majority in order to bring stability and effective service delivery to local governments — particularly in troubled metros such as Nelson Mandela Bay.- Advertisement – He stated, “Voters in unstable metros…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the African National Congress’s (ANC) dedication to implementing broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE), saying the policy remains central to addressing South Africa’s historical and ongoing inequalities.Speaking in Boksburg on Monday at the conclusion of the ANC’s two-day National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Ramaphosa emphasised that economic transformation remains a key pillar of the ruling party’s agenda.- Advertisement – “The NEC reaffirmed our commitment to broad-based black economic empowerment to ensure that we correct the injustices of our past and end the inequality of the present moment,” he said.The special NEC meeting focused on the state…
Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velekosini Hlabisa, has embarked on a visit to the embattled Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West Province.The visit, taking place on Monday, aims to engage both the municipal council and management following the national government’s decision to assume control of the municipality’s operations.- Advertisement – The intervention follows the re-election of the mayor and the speaker last month, marking a renewed effort to stabilise the Lichtenburg-based municipality after years of administrative and political turmoil.Focus on Restoring Stability and Service DeliveryDuring his visit, Minister Hlabisa will hold discussions with the municipality’s leadership to…
ActionSA has taken decisive action by firing 22 councillors across Gauteng’s major municipalities for failing to deliver on their duties. The party confirmed that 18 councillors were removed from the City of Johannesburg, while two were dismissed in Tshwane and another two in Ekurhuleni.This major shake-up comes as ActionSA gears up for the upcoming local government elections, signalling a strict performance-based approach within its ranks.- Advertisement – Mashaba Reinforces Accountability and PerformanceSpeaking at an event in Tembisa on Saturday, ActionSA president Herman Mashaba emphasised that the party would not tolerate mediocrity or poor performance from its representatives.President Herman Mashaba.“I am…
Three political movements — Rise Mzansi, Build One South Africa (BOSA), and the Good Party — have officially come together under a new banner called Unite for Change.The formation of this new political entity was revealed during a media briefing held in Johannesburg on Sunday.- Advertisement – The party will be registered with the Electoral Commission and is expected to contest the upcoming local government elections. Despite this collaboration, all three founding organisations will continue to exist independently.Rise Mzansi, BOSA And Good Party Partner on Shared Vision, Not ConvenienceSpeaking at the announcement, BOSA deputy president Nobantu Hlazo-Webster emphasised that this initiative…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has made it clear that he will not engage with North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, who allegedly has links to Senzo Mchunu and has been named in corruption-related testimony before the Madlanga Commission.Mbalula was addressing the media during the ANC’s special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni on Sunday when he confirmed that Mogotsi had sent him a personal message.- Advertisement – Mbalula: ‘He’s not a member of the ANC’According to Mbalula, Mogotsi’s ANC membership has expired, and he has no official standing in the party.“He even sent…
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has officially returned as Johannesburg’s Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Transport. His reinstatement was confirmed by City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero after weeks of political uncertainty.Kunene’s comeback follows tense negotiations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the PA, with the coalition facing threats of collapse if the matter was not resolved.- Advertisement – Hawks Raid at Sandton Home Sparked SuspensionThe controversy dates back to July, when the Hawks conducted a raid at the Sandton residence of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, who faces charges of murder and organised crime. Kunene was present…
The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed, with costs, President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government’s application to halt a constitutional damages case against them.The case centres on government’s alleged role in obstructing the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes that were referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).- Advertisement – Families of Victims Demand Long-Awaited JusticeFamilies and survivors of apartheid-era human rights abuses brought the matter forward, arguing they had been denied justice for more than two decades. Ramaphosa and the State requested a stay of proceedings until the outcome of the TRC…
The African National Congress (ANC) has pledged that only competent, ethical, and trustworthy candidates will make it onto the party’s list for the upcoming local government elections.The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), its highest decision-making structure between conferences, is currently meeting to finalise its candidate selection process and other key issues.- Advertisement – The gathering is being held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.Mbalula: Leadership Quality Is Non-NegotiableAddressing the media on Saturday, ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said the party recognises the responsibility it carries as South Africans continue to look to it for solutions to the country’s challenges.Advertisements…
Xolani Khumalo, best known as the former presenter of the reality TV show Sizok’thola, has officially entered the political arena.ActionSA President Herman Mashaba announced on Saturday that Khumalo will stand as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni in the 2026 Local Government Elections.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: High Court Rejects Ramaphosa And Govt.’s Bid To Block Apartheid-Era Damages CaseKhumalo emphasised that job creation would be at the heart of his plans for the city. He highlighted township enterprise hubs as a key driver for economic growth and a boost for small businesses.Xolani on the ActionSA…
