ANC KZN rallies on Freedom Day ahead of local polls
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders
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Hlabisa calls for improved service delivery at local gov level
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day
News24 | International community, including US, sends Freedom Day well-wishes to SA
South Africa has received well-wishes, even from an unlikely ally, the United States, as it commemorates Freedom Day.
News24 | We attend G20 by rumour, says Ramaphosa at global inequality dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa now attends the G20 meetings by “rumour” after the country was excluded by the US, which currently holds the G20 presidency.
News24 | Lamola says attacks on migrants threaten the constitutional order
Violence against migrants is a threat to the constitutional order, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Friday.
Democracy doubts deepen in KZN
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow
News24 | UPDATE | It is a party allowance not salary, says John Steenhuisen over top-up scandal
Political party duties cannot be treated as “work” or “employment” outside of Parliament, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has argued as the DA continues to grapple with the fallout from a leaked report showing that he and other party leaders were paid monthly stipends in addition to their state salaries.
News24 | Ramaphosa appoints acting national commissioner after Masemola placed on suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as the acting national commissioner and has put national commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.
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
News24 | Court orders Zambia to return Lungu’s body to SA mortuary
The family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu has been granted an order by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria instructing the Zambian government to return his body to a South African morgue.
Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
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
News24 | Chinese car scandal: Parties call on Ramaphosa to fire Tolashe as charges pile up
On Thursday, additional charges will be laid against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe in connection with the escalating scandal over two cars donated to the African National Congress Women’s League, which ended up in her family’s possession, with one later sold. Tolashe is the ANCWL president. The DA is bringing the charges about two weeks after ActionSA did the same.
Calls intensify for axe to fall on police chief Masemola
Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to suspend Masemola after court appearance
News24 | State visit in the hands of the two presidencies, says French ambassador to SA
Whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa will head to France for a state visit rests with the leaders of the two countries, French ambassador to South Africa David Martinon has emphasised.
ANC to headhunt capable mayoral candidates in push to regain metro majorities before local elections
The ANC also warns against the ‘parachuting’ of leaders into municipal positions without proper organisational processes
News24 | Car gift scandal: Mbalula says Minister Tolashe could be ‘dropped’ if code was breached
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said that if Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has broken the code of ethics governing Cabinet members, she will be dropped as a minister.
News24 | Under-fire Malema asks Ramaphosa to act in Mabuyane University of Fort Hare fraud probe
EFF leader Julius Malema wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa, insisting that the rule of law be upheld in the investigation into Eastern Cape ANC leaders’ involvement in fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
News24 | Rodgers bows out of DA KZN race to focus on business and governance
KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers wants to dedicate more time to his role as MEC of Finance, and – once his term in the provincial government of unity (PGU) ends – he will return to running his businesses in Kokstad.
Malema avoids jail for now
The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment
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