170 ANC councillors allegedly secure contracts as coalition loss looms. DA Cilliers Brink cites bus lane delays amid claims of political donations. Many hope the looting season is over for those in…
Category: Politics
Africa Daily – Pule Mabe and co accused ‘s Makariki case set for pre trial conference –
203 The case against former African National Congress spokesperson, Pule Mabe, and his co-accused has been postponed by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court to 01…
Johannesburg budget speech debate: ‘A legacy of urgency or excuses?’
216 City of Johannesburg councillors have expressed their dissatisfaction with deputy mayor Masuku’s budget and its impact on residents. Johannesburg politicians have taken the opportunity to counter deputy mayor Loyiso Masuku’s message…
Changing voting patterns in Gauteng? DA wins its first 100% black ward in Emfuleni
221 According to Geordin Hill-Lewis, the by-election results in Emfuleni indicate that the DA can win anywhere. The DA’s mayoral candidate in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Kingsol Chabalala, says township residents in the…
EFF threatens Didiza with legal action over Phala Phala court process
170 The EFF says parliament must defend the Section 89 report into Phala-Phala. The EFF has written a letter to the speaker of parliament, Thoko Didiza, demanding that she use her powers…
MK Party Chief Whip arrested over extortion claims
170 Mokoena-Zondi is accused of demanding money from party members. The chief whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi, has reportedly been arrested in Cape Town on Thursday. She…
MK Party Chief Whip arrested
196MK Party Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondo has been arrested for fraud. She is accused of soliciting payment from party recruits. Mokoena- Zondo is due to appear in court today. This is a…
Africa Daily – Papa Penny says “Ahee ” to Afrika Mayibuye Movement
225 Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP and popular musician Papa Penny has officially joined the Afrika Mayibuye Movement after parting ways with the MK Party, in a move expected to shake…
Africa Daily – Top artist ‘Quits’ Politics to Focus on Music –
263 Xitsonga music star Benny Mayengani has officially stepped away from politics, announcing his resignation as president of the Action Alliance Development Party (AADP) and withdrawing from all political activities. This amid…
ANC Braces for Stormy NEC as Tolashe Fallout, Phala Phala and Party Instability Dominate –
182 The African National Congress is set to convene an ordinary meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) against a backdrop of mounting organisational pressure, with integrity scandals, provincial dysfunction, and the…