The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at selected offices across the country during the upcoming voter registration weekend to facilitate identity document applications and collections. This initiative ensures that citizens have the necessary documentation, including green barcoded IDs, smart ID cards, or temporary identification certificates, required to...
The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has convened a critical meeting with the provincial leadership of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to address their poor performance in the May 29 elections. This decision has fueled speculation about potential restructuring within the provincial executive committees (PECs), with some questioning whether...
In the lead-up to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s anticipated speech tonight, public opinion seems to be divided, with many expressing a range of expectations and concerns. Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, shared his thoughts on the matter, referencing historical political figures to underscore his point. Fadiel Adams mentioned,...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurated a new parliamentary session on Thursday, nearly two months after a landmark election that transformed the nation’s political landscape, leading to the creation of an unprecedented multi-party coalition government. In his address to lawmakers at Cape Town City Hall—a temporary location following the fire...
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet structure, distributing 12 out of 32 ministries to opposition parties within his coalition government. The Democratic Alliance (DA) secured six ministries, including Education, Public Works, and Environment. An additional six ministries were assigned to smaller coalition parties. The African National Congress...
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has initiated legal proceedings against Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws, in response to racist comments he made on YouTube 16 years ago. In the footage, Gouws can be heard saying: “Alright so there’s a couple of things I want to...
The day many anticipated with excitement has turned sour, leaving South Africa with little reason to celebrate. A sense of dread looms as the nation faces a pivotal moment reminiscent of its past struggles. Repeating History: A New Era of Control Cyril Ramaphosa appears set to fulfill a mandate that...
A newly formed parliamentary group, the Progressive Caucus, has voiced concerns that the African National Congress (ANC) has excluded them from the Government of National Unity (GNU), instead favoring their chosen allies. The Progressive Caucus, which comprises six political parties, has accused the ANC of sidelining them in crucial governmental...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership of the ANC stands on shaky ground after reportedly ‘losing his grip’ on the National Executive Committee (NEC). Highly placed sources within the NEC say there has been a significant shift in the balance of power away from Ramaphosa, particularly following a move to push through...
With two seats in the seventh National Assembly, Al Jama-ah has turned down the African National Congress’s (ANC) invitation to participate in a government of national unity (GNU). The GNU is being formulated because the ANC lost its majority in the recent elections and is now seeking alliances with its...
In the cities of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, a significant development is unfolding that could reshape South Africa’s political landscape. The key players here are 71 councillors in Ethekwini, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni who are considering a bold move. “You’re hearing this for the first time: these councillors are poised to join...
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has announced a R100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible for a voice-note that called for the killing of grandmothers who did not vote for the party. This voice-note, widely circulated on social media, was allegedly linked...
The National Cape Coloured Congress (NCC), competing nationally and provincially for the first time, garnered 31,618 votes, accounting for 8.1% of the total. Party leader Fadiel Adams attributed this success to diligent efforts. “People call it campaigning. I call it hard work. We see other parties such as Rise Mzansi...
Jacob Zuma’s MK party, on track to become South Africa’s third largest political party, has declared that it will not engage in coalition talks with the “ANC of Ramaphosa”. Instead, it seeks to align with like-minded groups willing to amend the Constitution. Speaking at the IEC’s National Results Operations Centre...
In Gauteng, South Africa, the recent democratic elections saw 20 individuals arrested for election-related incidents, as confirmed by Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Nthombeni. The arrests were due to various disruptions at polling stations, both inside and outside the premises. These incidents included unruly behaviour, such as taking prohibited photographs of...
As the election results continue to come in, initial indications suggest that Jacob Zuma’s nascent MK party is poised to challenge the ANC’s dominance in KwaZulu-Natal. There are signs that the MK party could significantly reduce the ANC’s majority, if not seize control of the province. In traditional ANC strongholds,...
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has pledged to raid President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm should the EFF ascend to power. Addressing thousands of supporters in Polokwane over the weekend, Malema assured the crowd that his party would confront all criminals, including corrupt politicians. Malema referred to Ramaphosa’s...
Numerous residents eagerly gathered at their retirement home to cast their special ballots, avoiding the long queues anticipated on Wednesday. The special voting process is designed for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station due to physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy, or advanced age. Independent...
Ryan “Swaggy” Swartz, the alleged leader of the Dixie Boys gang, was fatally shot in his home in Bonteheuwel. The assailants, who are reportedly affiliated with the Hard Livings gang, entered Swartz’s property on Yellowwood Street on Saturday morning and opened fire. The 38-year-old Swartz was struck in the upper...
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the former Public Protector of South Africa, expressed her dismay over the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) decision not to prosecute African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Mbalula faced allegations of money laundering after receiving a loan from a supplier to the South African Sports Confederation and...
ANC deputy president, Paul Mashatile, recently stated that the African National Congress (ANC) requires an additional 30 years to achieve their goals of building houses, creating job opportunities, constructing roads and infrastructure, and ensuring service delivery to all South Africans. Mashatile acknowledged the progress made over the past three decades...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply criticized the Democratic Alliance (DA) for its controversial election advertisement featuring the burning of South Africa’s national flag, describing it as a treasonous act. The DA released the advert on Sunday, depicting a burning national flag to symbolize the nation’s current state of decline while...
President Cyril Ramaphosa, while campaigning in Cape Town over the weekend, addressed the buzz around Khalid Sayed’s candidacy for the premier of the Western Cape. Despite Sayed being a favored choice, his nomination has encountered internal resistance, leading to a delay in the official announcement. Ramaphosa explained that the hesitancy...
In a recent interview with the “Cape Times,” Fadiel Adams, President of the National Coloured Congress (NCC), outlined the party’s top priorities as employment, crime, education, health, and land restitution, ahead of the May 29 elections. Adams emphasized the importance of restoring land to the coloured community, stating, “We are...
Last week, the Sunday Independent disclosed the second segment of a pivotal State Security Report. This follows the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn a 2022 high court ruling that had previously barred Independent Media from publishing a document dated November 5, 2020. This report, entitled “Top secret: US...
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is actively seeking the intervention of the Constitutional Court. This follows an urgent appeal lodged by the Commission in response to a ruling by the Electoral Court, which permits former president Jacob Zuma to run for office, despite his previous 15-month jail term...
The City of Johannesburg has recently faced scrutiny over its VIP protection policies, which were originally implemented during the tenure of former Democratic Alliance (DA) mayor, Herman Mashaba. Mlimandlela Ndamase, spokesperson for the City of Joburg, characterized these measures as “irregular” in a discussion with eNCA. Policy Origins and Criticisms...
Patricia De Lille, the Minister of Tourism and head of the GOOD Party, is gearing up for a significant event in Rivonia, Johannesburg, where today, her party will unveil its strategy for the upcoming elections. This marks a pivotal moment for the GOOD Party as it seeks to build upon...
In a significant gathering at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium, which boasts a capacity of 56,000, the leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) – the nation’s third-largest political entity – Julius Malema, delivered a powerful manifesto launch on Saturday, February 10. In his address, Malema fervently reiterated the party’s...
