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ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane is refusing to commit to whether he will contest for the party’s deputy president position, insisting the discussion remains premature. He also pushed back against claims that the ANC must rely on senior national figures to win back support in key metros.Speaking to reporters about the ANC’s national general council, Mabuyane stressed that his immediate focus is securing a third term as provincial chair — a race he plans to approach “with muscles flexed” at next year’s provincial conference.- Advertisement – “The discussion is all out. Everybody is discussing a unit of the ANC.…

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply criticised the party’s ongoing failure to implement its own policies, calling it a “disease” that continues to undermine its effectiveness in government.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Oscar Mabuyane Downplays Deputy President Bid While Chasing Third TermRamaphosa delivered the remarks during the ANC’s 5th National General Council (NGC), currently taking place at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where delegates have gathered for a midterm review of the organisation’s progress since the last elective conference.- Advertisement – The NGC serves as a key diagnostic platform, assessing whether the party’s policies, leadership choices and government…

African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to the party’s alliance partners, the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), to pull together as divisions within the tripartite alliance continue to widen.Policy disagreements — particularly over direction and implementation — have fuelled friction between the partners, with the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) further straining relations and leaving the SACP feeling increasingly sidelined.- Advertisement – Despite this, Ramaphosa has repeatedly emphasised the need for cohesion, insisting that differences should not derail the long-standing alliance.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC…

The ANC in the Western Cape has accused Premier Alan Winde of withholding information about a R51 000 payment he received from the Under2 Coalition for his trip to New York during climate week last year.The Under2 Coalition represents a global network of states, regions and provinces committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mbalula Accuses Trump Administration Of Attempting To Isolate South Africa: “This Madness Will Go”According to ANC provincial leader Khalid Sayed, officials in Winde’s department were “dismissive and evasive” when questioned during a Standing Committee meeting on Friday.Premier Alan Winde.“Despite…

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has accused the United States, under Donald Trump, of intentionally working to isolate South Africa. He described the alleged actions as “imperialist” and fuelled by misinformation.Speaking on the sidelines of the ANC’s 16th regional conference on Thursday, Mbalula said Washington was treating South Africa as if it were “a sub-state of the United States” rather than a sovereign nation.- Advertisement – He argued that the US government’s stance amounted to an effort to undermine South Africa’s independence, claiming there was a daily “determination coming from that side to isolate our country.”US–SA Political Tensions Escalate Amid Accusations…

The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that Dada Morero will continue in his role as Mayor of Johannesburg, even after losing his bid for re-election as the party’s regional leader.Morero was defeated at the ANC’s Johannesburg regional elective conference, where he attempted to retain his position as chairperson. The election saw Loyiso Masuku emerge victorious, becoming the first woman to hold the ANC regional chair in the city.- Advertisement – Although Morero no longer leads the region politically, the party’s new leadership says it sees no reason for him to vacate the mayoral office.ANC Structures Clarify Mayoral Selection ProcessWithin…

Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has confirmed that the government is working towards sending home approximately 27,000 foreign nationals currently held in South African correctional facilities.Speaking in Parliament, Groenewald warned that overcrowding in remand detention centres has become increasingly severe, with some facilities operating at more than double their intended capacity.- Advertisement – He said foreign nationals add significant pressure to an already strained system but emphasised that repatriating them requires legislative amendments — a process that cannot be completed overnight.Prison Overcrowding Crisis Deepens as Section 63A Used to Ease PressureResponding to questions during the Peace and Security Cluster sitting…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has taken aim at Mayor Nasiphi Moya, accusing her of failing to act against her deputy, Eugene Modise, after a forensic report alleged he was benefiting unethically from a company doing business with the municipality.Moya has rejected claims that she is shielding Modise, insisting that council procedures must run their course before any decision can be made.- Advertisement – On Wednesday, the DA escalated the matter by opening a criminal case against Modise at the Brooklyn police station in Pretoria.Forensic Report Flags Modise for Ethical MisconductAccording to a forensic investigation commissioned by the municipality,…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has criticised US President Donald Trump’s approach to South Africa, calling it “problematic,” but he maintains it will not affect the implementation of the G20 declaration adopted in Johannesburg.Mashatile also dismissed the idea that South Africa might skip next year’s G20 summit in the United States, stressing that no such boycott is on the table.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Tshwane DA Slams Mayor Moya For ‘Inaction’ Over Deputy Modise’s Alleged Ethical BreachHis comments follow a stir caused by presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, who hinted on social media that South Africa could take a “commercial…

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party is reportedly preparing for another round of internal reshuffling, with indications that Jacob Zuma’s daughter Brumelda Zuma could soon take up a vacant parliamentary seat.The move would see her replace her half-sister, Duduzile Zuma, who stepped down last week.- Advertisement – Although the party has yet to confirm the developments, insiders suggest that Brumelda is the preferred candidate to fill the vacancy.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Senzo Mchunu Defends Disbanding Of PKTT, Says He Was Appointed For “Honesty, Not Sentiment”Duduzile’s sudden resignation followed allegations linked to a scheme in which South African men were allegedly sent…