Author: Anjianjei Constantine
The African National Congress (ANC) has moved to tighten accountability within South Africa’s law-enforcement structures, calling for lifestyle audits on senior police officials and leadership figures within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).Speaking after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said recent testimony presented to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s ad hoc committee on SAPS corruption has reinforced the need for immediate reform.- Advertisement – Mbalula stressed that the ANC expects decisive action as the police commission continues its work. He added that President Cyril Ramaphosa must lead by example to ensure lifestyle…
The African National Congress (ANC)’s national executive committee (NEC) has stressed that no individual implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be shielded from accountability.Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday that if sufficient evidence emerges to justify legal action, it should be pursued even before the commission finalises its work.- Advertisement – Speaking at a briefing on the outcomes of a recent NEC meeting, Mbalula noted that the party wants revelations from the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s ad hoc committee on police corruption to reinforce the ANC’s renewal agenda.ANC Pushes Integrity Commission to Act Swiftly on TestimonyThe ANC has…
A renewed battle over former president Jacob Zuma’s tax records has erupted after a student’s transparency request placed the Jacob Zuma Foundation at the centre of a heated legal and political showdown.The Foundation has vowed to take immediate legal action if the South African Revenue Service (Sars) complies with an order to release the confidential documents.- Advertisement – The clash intensified after the Information Regulator of South Africa (IRSA) announced last week that Sars must release Zuma’s tax records, following a request lodged seven years ago by an amaBhungane journalist.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Jacob Zuma To Testify In Defence Of…
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that at least 70% of its candidates for the upcoming local government elections must have previous experience in a sphere of government.According to the party, the new criteria are part of an effort to ensure that candidate lists feature capable, qualified, and experienced individuals who can strengthen performance in municipalities across the country.- Advertisement – The party’s electoral committee outlined the revised requirements during a media briefing on Monday, stressing that experience in governance would form a central part of the selection process.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kubayi Cautions ANC Against Leaders Driven By…
The African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League has intensified its call for harsher measures against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), urging government to tighten parole regulations for convicted offenders.The organisation addressed the media on Sunday afternoon during the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Germiston, expressing frustration over what it views as slow progress in tackling widespread violence against women and children.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mkhwanazi Intervenes As Clan Land Dispute Sparks Rising Tensions In DukudukuANCWL Secretary-General Nokuthula Nqaba said GBVF continues to be a persistent challenge for the state and requires urgent action.ANC Women League.Nqaba…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the government’s ambitious R1 trillion infrastructure programme is designed to repair the deep-rooted spatial inequalities created by apartheid.Speaking at the opening of the National Construction Summit in Boksburg, attended by industry leaders, business and labour representatives, the president outlined the administration’s infrastructure priorities and long-term commitment.- Advertisement – “That is why the government has committed one trillion rand in infrastructure spending over the medium-term,” President Ramaphosa said. “This is the very first time our country, since the dawn of democracy, even before democracy, has committed such a large amount of money to infrastructure.”YOU MAY…
The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has confirmed that it has set up a legal team to conduct a formal inquiry into its suspended Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe.The decision follows a meeting between party leader Jacob Zuma, MKP national officials and the party’s Parliamentary caucus.- Advertisement – Des van Rooyen has been appointed acting Parliamentary leader, while Colleen Makhubele will continue serving as Chief Whip.MKP Confirms Legal Probe Into Hlophe’s SuspensionMKP spokesperson Sipho Tyira said the party will not accept any unilateral changes within the caucus that could threaten organisational unity.MKP leader former president Jacob Zuma.“The President reiterates the…
African National Congress (ANC) NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi has issued a strong warning against leaders who chase internal power while remaining disconnected from the lived realities of South Africans.Speaking during her keynote address at the opening of the 7th ANC Nelson Mandela Regional Conference at Nelson Mandela University, Kubayi stressed that the organisation must urgently realign itself with the needs of ordinary people.- Advertisement – The much-anticipated conference, repeatedly delayed due to branch disputes, finally convened with a call for unity and a return to core ANC principles.ANC Must Refocus on Community Issues, Says KubayiKubayi emphasised that the party can…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s political future is on the line as he prepares to face a vote of no confidence in the provincial legislature on Friday.The motion, brought forward by the Democratic Alliance (DA), was officially tabled three weeks ago.- Advertisement – At the centre of the DA’s push is the controversy surrounding the discontinuation—and questionable legality—of the crime prevention wardens introduced under Lesufi’s leadership.DA Challenges Legality of Crime Prevention Wardens By Panyaza LesufiLesufi launched the wardens shortly before the 2024 general elections, framing the initiative as a bold move to combat both unemployment and rising crime in Gauteng.While the…
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed a leadership shift in its Western Cape structures following the resignation of Ebrahim Rasool from his role as the party’s provincial convener.The announcement was made by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula during a briefing after the party’s National Working Committee meeting. He revealed that Jerimia Thuynsma, a pastor, activist, and former City of Cape Town councillor from Mitchells Plain, will assume the position.- Advertisement – Rasool’s departure comes less than two weeks after Mbalula announced a reconfiguration of the ANC’s Western Cape Provincial Task Team (PTT).ANC Reveals Reason Behind Ebrahim Rasool ’s ExitMbalula dismissed…