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Revised policies aim to rescue collapsing municipalities
The South African government has launched the Revised White Paper on Local Government, introducing differentiated funding models and governance reforms to rescue distressed…
‘We cannot build our way out of failure,’ Ramaphosa says at local government reform launch
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the Revised White Paper on Local Government, calling for a bold reset of dysfunctional municipalities and prioritizing infrastructure…
Johannesburg is a ‘gangster’s paradise’ run by untouchables, says Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate
Al Jama-ah Johannesburg mayoral candidate Ashley Mama has labelled the metro a “gangster’s paradise” run by untouchables, while defending the party's governance record and urging…
‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki rejects secret amnesty deal claims
Former president Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied allegations of secret talks with apartheid-era generals to secure amnesty, calling the claims a complete fabrication during his…
We don’t fear the ANC, says IEC chair
The IEC insists it does not fear the ANC following a Constitutional Court ruling reinstating 181 councillor candidates, extending the same reprieve to 32 other political parties.
Court rules Lungisa’s removal from ANC candidate list unlawful
The Johannesburg High Court has declared the removal of Andile Lungisa from the ANC's proportional representation candidate list in Nelson Mandela Bay unconstitutional and…
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official duties following his recovery from illness, as the ANC prepares to intensify its election campaign.
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official government and political responsibilities following his recovery from a recent illness, the ANC has confirmed.
EFF shrugs off exodus, eyes election gains
EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe says the party has grown its membership and remains strong ahead of local elections, shrugging off the departure of senior leaders and…
Former president Jacob Zuma admitted to hospital
Former president Jacob Zuma has been admitted to hospital following a campaign trail appearance in Umsinga, according to an MK Party insider.
Maotwe: Malema will lead the country — not from prison but Winnie Madikizela House
EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe maintains party leader Julius Malema remains innocent and will not face prison time after being granted leave to appeal his firearms…
Dlamini-Zuma, Mbalula set to take stand over ANC vote-buying allegations
The Johannesburg High Court has ordered that the defamation battle between Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula over vote-buying allegations be…
ANC calls on its ancestors to rescue its fortunes
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane has invoked the party's founders and ancestors, asking for forgiveness and guidance as members prepare for upcoming elections.
Malema granted leave to appeal his conviction
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his firearms conviction to the Full Bench of the High Court in Makhanda.
Axed from party lists, Joburg councillors threaten to skip final council sitting
Several City of Johannesburg councillors excluded from candidate lists ahead of the local government elections are planning to boycott the final council sitting.