174 ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the governing party is dealing with a ‘very powerful force’ in the Eastern Cape as it battles a series of legal challenges over the province’s internal…
Category: Politics
ANC Tightens Councillor Qualifications and Election Standards
156 The African National Congress (ANC) has tightened its qualification requirements for candidates seeking to contest the 2026 local government elections, with aspirant councillors without matric now required to obtain a waiver…
Ramaphosa Unveils ANC Six-Point Local Government Plan
163 ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the party’s six-point local government manifesto ahead of the 4 November elections, promising tougher accountability for public representatives. Speaking at the ANC’s manifesto launch at…
ANC Municipal Failures and the Path Forward
191 The African National Congress (ANC) has acknowledged its failures in municipalities, conceding that poor leadership, corruption, deteriorating infrastructure and unreliable service delivery have left communities frustrated ahead of the 2026 Local…
ANC Delays Mayoral Candidate Announcement to September
204 The ANC has postponed the announcement of its mayoral candidates for eight metropolitan municipalities and 44 district municipalities until September, despite the 2026 local government elections being just months away and…
Hill-Lewis Pitches DA Record as Cape Town Vote Nears
179 Jobs take centre stage Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has put the city’s employment record at the centre of his pitch for another term in office. Delivering his final council address…
ActionSA Phala Phala SAPS Court Challenge Explained
180 ActionSA has approached the North Gauteng High Court to challenge the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) handling of disciplinary proceedings that cleared Presidential Protection Service (PPS) members General Wally Rhoode and…
Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa Shot Dead
233 Former Knysna mayor and ANC councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead on Wednesday night while driving home with three passengers in Joodsekamp. The 48-year-old sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head…
Madonsela Section 89 Evidence Leader Role Explained
186 Advocate Madonsela SC has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s objections to his appointment as Chief Evidence Leader in the Section 89 impeachment inquiry, arguing that he has no real or perceived conflict…
Cape Town Sets Strict Rules For Election Posters
195 The City of Cape Town has reminded political parties and independent candidates to follow strict rules when putting up election posters and swivel banners ahead of the 2026 local government elections….