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Party leader Mmusi Maimane described his party’s manifesto as one of “change”. (Troy Enekvist/M&G)
BEE

DA punts jobs, good governance at manifesto launch

The party, which launched its manifesto on Saturday, has placed jobs, basic services and the fight against corruption at the top of its agenda

  • Pelane Phakgadi
  • Tshidi Madia
4 min read
Following the judgment, Supra Mahumapelo said, despite celebrations in the courtroom, he was ‘not elated’ by the decision, because they should never have had to seek court action in the first place. (Gallo)
ANC NEC

Court orders that Mahumapelo resume duties as ANC NW chairperson

Last week, the Johannesburg high court ordered the reinstatement of the North West ANC PEC

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
In his resignation letter, Solly Msimanga explains that he is stepping down in order to pursue higher office. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Solly Msimanga officially resigns

Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga has officially resigned. Msimanga announced he would be resigning as Tshwane mayor two weeks ago, saying he wanted to focus on his campaign to become…

  • Tshidi Madia
  • Alex Mitchley
2 min read
Msimanga took over as mayor in 2016 through a coalition government after the municipal elections that did not produce an outright victor in the City. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CITY OF TSHWANE

Solly Msimanga to step down as Tshwane mayor

It is expected that the speaker of council, Katlego Mathebe, will take over from Msimanga as mayor

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

State capture must be probed, can’t be swept ‘under the carpet’ — Mbalula

The ANC’s head of elections acknowledged that some party members wish the Zondo commission was scheduled for after the May 2019 elections

  • Tshidi Madia
4 min read
The mayor is seeking R2-million from the ANC regional chairperson, who is also the leader of the ANC caucus in council. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Solly Msimanga sues ANC Tshwane leaders for calling him ‘poster boy of corruption’

The mayor is seeking R2-million from the ANC regional chairperson, who is also the leader of the ANC caucus in council

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
Michael Cohen as sentenced to three years in prison in December, after admitting to having paid hush money during the 2016 election to two women who said they had had affairs with Donald Trump. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

VBS looting: ANC mayors linked to banking scandal refuse to step down

The mayors of the Maquassi Hills, Mamusa and Kagisano Molopo councils were instructed to resign ‘in the interest of public confidence’

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
Frustration reigned at the R2.3-billion VBS Mutual Bank heist court case after another postponement, with one of the accused’s lawyers arguing that his client was suffering financial prejudice because of the state’s alleged ineptitude.
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

VBS scandal: 4 ANC mayors linked to VBS looting sacked

It has emerged that several North West municipalities invested R314-million in the bank

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
Two weeks ago, Mahumapelo’s bid to have a national executive committee decision to disband his PEC overturned was kicked out after Judge Seun Moshidialso found that it was not urgent. (David Harrison/M&G)
ANC NEC

Another court loss for Mahumapelo and his PEC

Former North West ANC chairperson Supra Mahumapelo and four others have lost their court bid to give back power to his provincial executive committee

  • Tshidi Madia
1 min read
‘The Sars commission has deviated from its originally intended purpose,’ says Jacob Zuma in his papers. (Delwyn Verasamy/ M&G)
ERIC MABUZA

Nugent has no authority to recommend Moyane’s firing — Zuma

The former president says the commission should not have dealt with human resource issues as there were processes already in place for that

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
Lubisi claimed Mokamu and some of the party members were forcing others to participate in a meeting with national leaders over the Thuma Mina campaign. (DW)
ACE MAGASHULE

ANC’s Thuma Mina campaign turns violent in Mpumalanga

Three people were stabbed in a clash between party members in Mpumalanga

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
Mahumapelo’s fall from grace was characterised by violent protests throughout his province earlier this year. (Rajesh Jantilal/M&G)
ANC NEC

Mahumapelo back in court over disbandment of NW ANC’s executive committee

Mahumapelo is heading to the high court on November 20 in a bid to have the ANC NEC decision to strip him of his executive powers overturned

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
“Malusi Gigaba had been a Gupta stooge who was the engine of state capture under Jacob Zuma,” said EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.(David Harrison/M&G)
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE

Gigaba: ‘I’m gonna be alright’ as opposition parties react to his resignation

The ANC’s alliance partner the SACP has applauded Malusi Gigaba for his decision

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
‘We have until 13 November to file. The president is still applying his mind to the approach he would like to take,’ said Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Sangoni. (David Harrison/M&G)
BATHABILE DLAMINI

Ramaphosa ‘applying his mind’ to Gigaba, Dlamini court bid

The DA approached the courts seeking an order to declare the appointments of both ministers ‘unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid’

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
“I am a member of the ANC in good standing. I do not deserve to be treated in this fashion,” Malusi Gigaba (David Harrison/M&G)
ESKOM

Gigaba to consult lawyers on leaked Eskom report

The minister has insisted that he is the victim of a ‘smear campaign’

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
Magashule: “The NEC affirms its dismay with the impact of the VBS issues on the lives of ordinary people across the country, but especially in Limpopo and Vhembe”. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ACE MAGASHULE

ANC NEC refers VBS matter to NWC, reiterates support for state capture inquiry

​The ANC’s national executive committee has tasked its national working committee with paving the way forward on the VBS scandal

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
Mahlangu was hauled before the integrity committee for her role in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of at least 144 psychiatric patients. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
ANC GAUTENG

Mahlangu and Hlongwa to remain members of ANC Gauteng PEC

​Embattled ANC Gauteng leaders Qedani Mahlangu and Brian Hlongwa are to remain members of the party’s PEC, the ANC in the province said

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
Moeketsi Mosola is seeking to have the matter heard on Thursday, which is the same day the report is expected to be shared with the capital city’s councillors. (Jacques Nelles/The Citizen)
MOEKETSI MOSOLA

Tshwane city manager heads to court to block GladAfrica report

GladAfrica, an engineering company, and the city have been at the centre of allegations of tender irregularities for the past two months

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read
Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Is it Msimanga out and Gana in for Tshwane?

The embattled mayor of Tshwane, who has lost favour with some in his caucus, may step down to focus on the 2019 elections

  • Tshidi Madia
5 min read
The EFF’s second-in-command Floyd Shivambu has denied ever receiving R10-million. (David Harrison/M&G)
BRIAN SHIVAMBU

Malema: Linking EFF to VBS is an attempt to weaken the party

The party held a briefing at its headquarters in Johannesburg on Tuesday to clarify its position on the VBS saga

  • Tshidi Madia
3 min read