The internal strife within the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has exploded into open warfare, culminating in the dramatic suspension of its Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle. This move marks a critical escalation in the bitter power struggle between Ngudle and ANCYL President Collen Malatji, a battle that now threatens to derail the League’s crucial…
In a move signalling a decisive shift towards professionalising local government, the African National Congress (ANC) is set to overhaul its internal criteria for selecting mayoral candidates, with a formal matric certificate emerging as a central minimum requirement. The proposed revision, championed by the party’s internal electoral committee headed by former President Kgalema Motlanthe, is…
A political thunderclap has erupted within the corridors of Luthuli House, as President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a move that has stunned allies and opponents alike, has openly challenged the African National Congress’s National Executive Committee (NEC), daring them to specify a date for his resignation. The confrontation, which took place during a tense and hastily…
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature descended into a brief but dramatic scene of political theatre on Tuesday as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) staged a calculated disruption to thwart a motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi, tabled by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The incident laid bare the complex and often contradictory alliances…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has launched a scathing attack on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), labelling the latest adjournment in the incitement trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla a deliberate “delaying tactic” designed to prolong a politically motivated case. The fiery accusation came after proceedings in the Durban High Court were unexpectedly halted on Wednesday, the…
In a move that underscores the deep fissures and simmering tensions within the ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) has granted suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu special leave from his duties on the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC). The decision, taken during a tense meeting at Luthuli House on…
ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has officially been sworn in as a councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.The ceremony took place at the council chambers in Germiston on Monday, marking a significant step in Khumalo’s transition from activism and television work into formal politics.Khumalo, best known for hosting the television show…
In a televised debate that has reignited one of South Africa’s most contentious issues, ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula declared that the country must “ship out” undocumented immigrants to protect its citizens and economy, advocating for significantly tougher border controls and stricter immigration laws. The comments were made during a spirited and often tense exchange…
A domestic dispute turned deadly outside Portland’s Primary, as a man, believed to be the brother of the victims, opened fire in a tragedy that has left a community in shock. MITCHELL’S PLAIN, Cape Town – A quiet afternoon school run turned into a scene of horror on Thursday when two women were shot and killed…
Facing criticism in Parliament, the President acknowledged the city’s poor state but urged parties to unite for the global summit, suggesting the spruced-up city should become the new normal. CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has mounted a robust defence of the extensive clean-up of Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, stating that the effort…
