Venezuela widens US-SA rift
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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.
News24 | Malatji retains ANCYL presidency unopposed amid delayed congress proceedings
Collen Malatji has been re-elected unopposed as ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president.
News24 | ANCYL conference delays leave Ramaphosa waiting as proceedings descend into chaos
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa was kept waiting for more than two hours on Monday as the ANC Youth League conference at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane suffered a considerable delay.
Collen Malatji re-elected uncontested as ANCYL president
Malatji’s slate was also not contested at the youth league’s 27th national congress
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
News24 | UPDATE | KZN premier survives motion of no confidence amid chaotic scenes in legislature
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has survived a motion of no confidence in his leadership.
News24 | WATCH | Chaos at ANCYL’s 27th congress as delays, disorganisation and drama erupt
The ANC Youth League’s 27th national congress at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane got off to a shambolic start.
ANC Youth League claims credit for most of the party’s votes in 2024 elections
The league said most of the people who had voted for the party last year were young people
News24 | Madlanga Commission’s interim report won’t be made public
The interim report of the Madlanga Commission, established to probe explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, won’t be publicly available.