Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base
If the Democratic Alliance declined the position, the African Transformation Movement would be next in line, sources said
The EFF has rejected a renewed partnership, leading to ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi stepping down as finance MMC
Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases
The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would take up a position on the council’s opposition benches instead
The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources said
Party leader Julius Malema said the move signalled the president’s loss of confidence in the police
The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa
Residents were sceptical that anything would change after ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile’s visit to the area this week
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the uMkhonto weSizwe party had won the most votes in the province at last year’s elections and should be given a chance to lead
The party says its decline has been worsened by communication failures, while opponents dominate social media with sharp messaging and emotional appeal
Sources said Gwamanda had brought the motion out of anger after being dropped as a member of the mayoral committee
National director of public prosecutionsBatohi said the two parallel inquiries investigating police corruption represent a critical inflection point in consolidating the rule of law
Shivambu’s Afrika Mayibuye Movement also accused Mcinga of spreading lies about the party’s leadership
The former president has 60 days to pay back the state money inappropriately used to fund his arms deal case
ActionSA leader ready for race if party can’t find better mayoral candidate
EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
political future
Delivery of the ruling by magistrate Twanet Olivier will continue on Tuesday
The Democratic Alliance federal chair declined to commit to a time frame within which she planned to fix the city’s problems if elected mayor
The party is expected to redeploy him in the Johannesburg council and will demand he gets back his MMC for transport position
The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
This follows months of consultations with communities on whether there was a need to form another political party in South Africa
Colours, logos and slogans are losing power in the Age of Personalities – and social media
Mamabolo said his party would get to ‘eat’ the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the ANC
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
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 treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa
The EFF wants Mgcini Tshwaku — while PA want Liam Jacobs — to take over the position left vacant by Kenny Kunene’s resignation
The new political movement is aiming to challenge established parties in KwaZulu-Natal in next year’s local government elections
The suspended Patriotic Alliance deputy president had previously vowed that the EFF leader would not get a cent from him and that he would not apologise