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South African Politics

DA eThekwini mayoral candidate says black politicians are failing their communities
Politics
/ 23 April 2026

DA eThekwini mayoral candidate says black politicians are failing their communities

DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has criticised black political leadership, saying it has failed residents amid service delivery crises including chronic water shortages in Durban communities

By Sandile Motha
Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe
Politics
/ 22 April 2026

Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe

The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating

By Mandisa Makgakga
EFF ramps up support for Malema
Politics
/ 10 April 2026

EFF ramps up support for Malema

Party structures across provinces are coordinating for supporters expected to gather outside the East London magistrates court, where proceedings will resume before magistrate Twanett Olivier

By Mandisa Makgakga
EFF no-return policy tested after former MK Party campaigner elected in Nongoma
Politics
/ 8 April 2026

EFF no-return policy tested after former MK Party campaigner elected in Nongoma

A former MK campaigner’s election to the EFF’s Nongoma leadership has triggered internal anger and renewed questions about party discipline in KwaZulu-Natal

By Sandile Motha
Motsepe leads the pack in new poll
Politics
/ 28 March 2026

Motsepe leads the pack in new poll

If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation

By Mandisa Makgakga
Inside the EFF Free State plot to remove Maluti-a-Phofung mayor
Politics
/ 27 March 2026

Inside the EFF Free State plot to remove Maluti-a-Phofung mayor

In a voice note obtained by the Mail & Guardian, a senior EFF leader is heard saying they would give councillors different coloured pens to identify how they voted and that councillors must come to council even if they were sick

By Lunga Mzangwe
Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks
Politics
/ 27 March 2026

Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks

A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

By Mandisa Makgakga and Lunga Mzangwe
Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn
National
/ 24 March 2026

Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn

Mosiuoa Lekota’s partner, Luzelle Adams, sent herself R150 000 and her lawyers R250 000 after son was court-appointed estate curator

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom
Politics
/ 14 March 2026

Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom

Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and dignity for all citizens

By Sheree Bega
Mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota
National
/ 14 March 2026

Mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota

Political leaders and mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered for fierce convictions, humility, and a lifelong commitment to ordinary South Africans

By Lesego Chepape
Shibiri’s dodgy R70K Matlala loan
National
/ 13 March 2026

Shibiri’s dodgy R70K Matlala loan

Shibiri said Matlala’s loan offer came at an opportune time when he wanted to rebuild his property and fix his son’s car

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
IEC calls for early election date announcement
Politics
/ 10 March 2026

IEC calls for early election date announcement

The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly

By Mandisa Makgakga
Lekota’s son appointed estate curator as medical reports question his capacity
National
/ 7 March 2026

Lekota’s son appointed estate curator as medical reports question his capacity

According to reports submitted to the court, Lekota, who died at the age of 77, suffered from chronic cerebrovascular which had significantly impaired his ability to make decisions

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Standing in her own name
Friday
/ 6 March 2026

Standing in her own name

This reflective review revisits the political courage and quiet influence that made Sally Motlana indispensable to the liberation struggle

By Don Makatile
Shibiri: ‘I didn’t offer bribes’
National
/ 6 March 2026

Shibiri: ‘I didn’t offer bribes’

The senior police office told the Madlanga commission that he was simply warning investigators in a case involving Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case that they should not be swayed by bribes

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mchunu disbanded political killings task team as police commissioner Masemola started leave
Politics
/ 3 March 2026

Mchunu disbanded political killings task team as police commissioner Masemola started leave

Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Tebello Mosikili said the timing of the now suspended police minister’s disbandment letter was suspect

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests
Politics
/ 2 March 2026

Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests

Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders

By Mandisa Makgakga
Mogotsi in contempt at Madlanga Commission as O’Sullivan to return to ad hoc committee
National
/ 2 March 2026

Mogotsi in contempt at Madlanga Commission as O’Sullivan to return to ad hoc committee

The Madlanga commission wants Mogotsi to submit a medical certificate to back his claim of ill health

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader
Politics
/ 27 February 2026

Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

By Mandisa Makgakga
Reckoning with South Africa’s white supremacist threat
Friday
/ 26 February 2026

Reckoning with South Africa’s white supremacist threat

Karin Mitchell’s The High Treason Club reconstructs South Africa’s Boeremag trial, revealing extremist plots, ideological fervour and the fragility of democracy

By Marlan Padayachee
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head denies protecting EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi
National
/ 26 February 2026

Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head denies protecting EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi

Lindia Gxasheka said she had submitted a forensic report which recommended the suspension of the senior Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officer

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mkhwanazi met Cat Matlala in person, says Brown Mogotsi
National
/ 24 February 2026

Mkhwanazi met Cat Matlala in person, says Brown Mogotsi

The North West businessman told parliament’s ad hoc committee that the cartel leader had informed him of having had a meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner to resolve his case

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ad hoc committee on police corruption sends Ramaphosa 120 written questions
Politics
/ 23 February 2026

Ad hoc committee on police corruption sends Ramaphosa 120 written questions

The president is expected to respond to the MPs’ questions regarding oversight and reporting on a task team on political killings before conclusion of the committee’s inquiry in March

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Sibiya denies receiving 20 impalas from Cat Matlala
National
/ 23 February 2026

Sibiya denies receiving 20 impalas from Cat Matlala

Deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya said that when he found out the impalas were from Cat Matlala, he stopped the delivery

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP and quits MK
Politics
/ 23 February 2026

Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP and quits MK

Makhubele’s departure follows months of internal leadership changes in Jacob Zuma’s party

By Mandisa Makgakga
Zille dismisses claims of a rift between her and Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 11 February 2026

Zille dismisses claims of a rift between her and Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

By Lunga Mzangwe
EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes

The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections

By Mandisa Makgakga
Malema’s darkest hour looms
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

By Mandisa Makgakga
Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot
Politics
/ 16 January 2026

Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot

But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

By Mandisa Makgakga
Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand
Politics
/ 16 January 2026

Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

By Mandisa Makgakga
Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome
Politics
/ 15 January 2026

Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome

George also resigned from parliament, citing an ‘intolerable’ situation within the Democratic Alliance

By Mandisa Makgakga
New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat
National
/ 9 January 2026

New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat

Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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