Ramaphosa to ANC members: campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory
He said the party would be run strictly, with zero tolerance for corruption, ill-discipline and factionalism
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News24 | ANC’s January 8 statement: We won’t be divided or bullied, says Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to transformation and unity, rejecting both internal and global forces that seek to undermine these values.
News24 | Tight security, filling seats as Ramaphosa prepares for ANC 8 January address
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the annual 8 January statement at the Moruleng Stadium in the North West on Saturday.
ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz
Residents told party leader Cyril Ramaphosa about water shortages, electricity outages, potholes, and slow service delivery, and he promised them the ANC would prioritise interventions
Mantashe: SACP will pay a heavy price at elections
The ANC chairperson also urged the party not to elect a strongman president at its 2027 conference
SACP ignores ANC pleas, presses on
The deepening rupture between the two was laid bare at the commemoration of Joe Slovo’s death
Venezuela invasion: it’s about oil
The South African Communist Party joined a protest march to the US embassy in Pretoria, accusing Washington of state terrorism
Ditsobotla’s neglected townships
Residents were sceptical that anything would change after ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile’s visit to the area this week
Venezuela widens US-SA rift
Cooperation between the two countries however continues across several domains and both governments retain an interest in maintaining functional relations
Ramaphosa: No political party has done more good for South Africans than the ANC
The ANC president said this was a fact, whether people liked it or not
Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings
The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February
News24 | Happy GNU Year: Government leaders urge kindness, road safety, and community care
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and other leaders in the government of national unity have extended heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed festive season to all South Africans.
News24 | Activist Dr Reneè Thompson dies a week after fulfilling PhD dream
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.
News24 | Careerism is a ‘cancer’: Mabuyane cautions against using the ANC for personal gain
Eastern Cape ANC chairperson Oscar Mabuyane has denounced “careerism”, saying that it’s harmful to the party, and criticising those seeking affiliation for personal gain.
News24 | ANC calls on South Africans to defend democracy against AfriForum’s ‘racist disinformation’
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.
Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency
ANCYL ‘will sell its votes to highest bidder’, insiders say
Malatji said those who raise such comments are obsessed with capturing the youth league and were not succeeding
News24 | ANCYL to bar members found guilty of corruption, GBV and other crimes from its ranks
The ANC Youth League has resolved that members found guilty of corruption, gender-based violence, and other unethical conduct will be barred from holding any office in the organisation.
News24 | Interim Madlanga Commission report on Ramaphosa’s desk, Presidency confirms
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has confirmed receipt of the interim report of the Madlanga Commission.
News24 | ‘We must not allow Donald Trump to isolate us from the African continent,’ says Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged South Africa not to allow United States President Donald Trump to isolate the country from the rest of the continent.
News24 | Motshekga denies gagging navy chief, stresses the importance of security protocols
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has clarified that military leaders can speak out against challenges in the SA National Defence Force, but saays they must do so via internal command channels.