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Nomvalo accuses ‘political cartel’ involving Zandile Gumede, Mxolisi Phakathi and Lindelani Mbambo of plotting his removal
Ousted uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has written to Jacob Zuma, alleging that a political cartel plotted his dismissal through fabricated reports and…
The real jackpot is your vote
Municipal governance and basic service delivery directly influence home values. Ahead of the local elections, explore why casting your ballot is a critical investment in your…
Constitutional Court rules in favour of ANC in IEC candidate nomination dispute
The Constitutional Court has overturned an Electoral Court ruling, directing the IEC to reinstate 181 disqualified ANC candidates on the ballot for upcoming municipal elections…
ANC tells ConCourt IEC’s ‘Submit as Final’ button is not mandatory
The ANC has told the Constitutional Court that the IEC already had records of its 181 candidate nominations before the deadline, arguing that clicking the 'Submit as Final'…
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…
ANC owes believers a better ending
A deeply personal reflection on how an older generation's unwavering loyalty to the ANC, rooted in the struggle against apartheid, clashes with the governing party's contemporary…
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.
ANC coffers dry as donors pull the plug
ANC Treasurer-General Gwen Ramokgopa explains how donor disclosure stigma and past financial mismanagement have hampered the party's fundraising, as the ANC implements…
ANC heads to ConCourt in bid to get 181 councillors on ballot
The ANC has approached the Constitutional Court to overturn an Electoral Court ruling and compel the IEC to include 181 candidate councillors on the ballot after missing the…
Electoral Court dismisses ANC case over councillor candidate submissions
The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's challenge regarding the submission of councillor candidate lists to the IEC, leaving the party unable to field 181 councillors unless…
Technology must serve democracy, not stand between the people and their choice
As South Africa approaches local government elections, electoral modernisation and digital tools must prioritise democratic access, institutional integrity, and the…
This is bigger than the ANC
Beyond the headlines focused on the ANC, the ongoing candidate registration dispute affects 45 political parties and raises critical democratic questions for the Electoral Court…
Mbalula: I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me to
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says he will not step down voluntarily following internal backlash over missed candidate submission deadlines with the Electoral Commission.
546 political parties to contest 2026 local government elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that 546 political parties and over 142,000 nominated candidates will contest the upcoming local government elections…
Political analyst warns of assassinations as MK Party rank and file jostle for positions before municipal elections
A political analyst warns of escalating hostilities and potential deadly skirmishes within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party ahead of municipal elections, fueled by tensions…