Malatji and Ngudle battle it out for control of ANCYL
So tense are the dynamics in the Luthuli House youth wing that calls have intensified for an early conference
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News24 | Gloves off as social development minister hits back at suspended spokesperson Lumka Oliphant
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has hit back at suspended department spokesperson Lumka Oliphant over “misleading” interviews.
POLL | Should there be stricter requirements to register a new political party?
Critics argue many new parties are breakaways from existing organisations, making it unnecessary to form a new party with the same principles.
Ekurhuleni mayor Xhakaza says city is on positive trajectory
City of Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says things are looking positive in the city, with improved revenue collection and service delivery.
Free State municipality ordered to cough up for R1bn water debt
A municipality flagged by the auditor-general for financial mismanagement and poor service delivery in the Free State has been ordered by the high court to settle a debt of more than R1bn owed to the department of water and sanitation.
Mbalula takes up military veterans’ cause as complaints of dysfunction in Motshekga’s department intensify
Department’s incompetence could lead to another hostage situation, warns ANC Veterans’ League president Snuki Zikalala
News24 | ANC expresses ‘dismay’ over Stan Mathabatha’s leaked step-aside letter
The ANC has expressed its dismay with how Limpopo chairperson Stan Mathabatha’s step-aside letter was circulated on social media on Monday night.
Boy Mamabolo resigns from ANC, plans to form new party ‘Born to Win’
Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo has terminated his ANC membership after 29 years in the party, revealing plans to register a new party, “Born to Win”.
Tshwane’s top hires are unlawful and have worsened service delivery — EFF
The EFF in Gauteng says the appointments of some senior managers in the City of Tshwane are unlawful, including that of city manager Johann Mettler, warning the move has worsened the metro’s service delivery crisis.
Employment and labour minister Meth concerned by ongoing retrenchments
The employment and labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth says she is deeply concerned about ongoing retrenchments that are leading to heavy job losses.
Old Ulundi legislature to be spruced up for traditional leaders
The old Ulundi legislature building in northern KwaZulu-Natal is set for comprehensive refurbishment by the department of public works and infrastructure before being transferred to the provincial cooperative government department (Cogta) to serve as the house of traditional leaders.
Zulu king summons to MEC Buthelezi and KZN premier is fake, says royal household
The Zulu royal family has distanced itself from an attempt to sow divisions between King Misuzulu KaZwelithini and the KwaZulu-Natal government.
Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair
Mathabatha said he was concerned by what he called ‘unethical and un-ANC tendencies’ by party members in regard to the elective conferences of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions
News24 | SAHRC to take Gayton McKenzie to court over ‘k-word’ tweets
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to urgently take Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to court over old tweets in which he used the “k-word”.
Parliament backs debt-relief agenda for SA’s G20 presidency
Portfolio committee outlines priorities for sustainable development goals and debt reform
EXCLUSIVE: Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC
Mamabolo said his party would get to ‘eat’ the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the ANC
Stan Mathabatha resigns as ANC chair in Limpopo over ‘unethical’ running of regional conferences
In an unprecedented move, the chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo, Stan Mathabatha, has resigned from his position over concerns about how regional conferences in the province are run.
ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality
Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF
Umkhanyakude district no longer under administration after MEC’s decision revoked
KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s decision to place Umkhanyakude district municipality under administration has been revoked.
MK Party eyes eThekwini fresh produce market in blitz against ‘illegal foreigners’
MK Party’s labour desk has vowed to take over the running of the fresh produce market in Clairwood, Durban, if it wins enough votes in the 2026 local government elections.
News24 | Former Mandela security advisor and UIM leader Neil de Beer dies after cancer battle
United Independent Movement (UIM) president and former national security advisor to Nelson Mandela, Neil de Beer, has died following a battle with cancer.