This follows months of consultations with communities on whether there was a need to form another political party in South Africa
The party’s federal chairperson is the internal favourite for the post but its Gauteng leader denied the existence of divisive factions
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
Mamabolo said his party would get to ‘eat’ the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the ANC
The move is a strategy ahead of next year’s local government elections, as the party believes that fixing roads, traffic lights and public transport networks will prove its ability to govern
The ANC treasury general said the party is focused on the 2026 local government elections
The ANC treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa
Trio of ANC heavyweights being touted as likely to compete for the provincial chairperson job
The EFF wants Mgcini Tshwaku — while PA want Liam Jacobs — to take over the position left vacant by Kenny Kunene’s resignation
The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party said more women would be deployed in positions such as mayors, deputy mayors and speakers