Andile Lungisa Sues ANC and Mbalula Over Mayoral Candidate List Removal
ANC NEC member Andile Lungisa sues party and Fikile Mbalula over removal from Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate list, says removal illegal.
ANC NEC member Andile Lungisa sues party and Fikile Mbalula over removal from Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate list, says removal illegal.
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal demands the IFP remove Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi, calling him a "bull in a china shop" over a R14.6 million water tanker dispute that has fractured the provincial coalition.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the ANC’s failure to submit some candidate lists for the 2026 local government elections by the 28 August deadline, attributing the problem to technical glitches in the IEC’s online nomination system. The ANC says affected lists span municipalities in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the...
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on 4 September 2026 that the ANC submitted its candidate lists nationally for the 2026 local government elections but that technical glitches with the Electoral Commission’s online system prevented some entries from being finalised before the 28 August deadline. The IEC has rejected the ANC’s claims...
The African National Congress faces mounting voter disillusionment and internal factional warfare ahead of the 4 November 2026 municipal elections, with multiple analysts and outlets documenting a party increasingly unable to govern itself, let alone the country. The decline follows the ANC’s historic drop to 40.2% of the national vote...
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has publicly called on Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli to remove Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi, accusing him of weaponising provincial intervention powers against ANC-led municipalities. The call, reported by SABC News on 27 August 2025, marks the sharpest escalation yet in a coalition dispute that has simmered within...
The African National Congress (ANC) faces a race against time to select its mayoral candidates for the November 4, 2026, local government elections following significant delays in its internal vetting and interview processes. Party leadership has received over 5,000 applications for metropolitan mayoral positions, forcing a centralised review by the...
ANC councillor Sibusiso “Khekhe” Khwela was shot and killed in eThekwini on 2 September 2024, prompting an immediate condemnation from party leadership. Police have launched an investigation into the assassination, though no arrests have been reported as of the latest update. Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC’s First Deputy Secretary General, publicly...
Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul has officially accepted the resignation of MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene, following a series of discussions regarding the provincial cabinet. The Premier confirmed the decision on 15 August 2026, marking a significant shift in the provincial executive as the region contends with ongoing healthcare...
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has publicly criticised the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) 2026 local government election manifesto, labelling it a “Thatcherite manifesto on privatisation of the state” in a post on X on August 10. Mbalula further alleged that the DA’s presence in the Government of National Unity (GNU) is a...
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the North West province has pivoted its strategic focus toward the upcoming local government elections following the conclusion of its provincial elective conference in August 2026. The newly elected provincial leadership aims to consolidate the party’s influence as it seeks to address persistent...
The African National Congress (ANC) abstained from a National Assembly vote on August 8, 2026, regarding a specific appointment involving former Public Protector Adv. Thuli Madonsela. While other political parties took part in the legislative process, the ANC opted to withhold its support, citing concerns over the procedural path taken...
The African National Congress (ANC) abstained from voting on the appointment of Advocate Thuli Madonsela to a parliamentary panel during a National Assembly programming committee meeting held on 21 May 2024. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula clarified on 22 May that the decision was a procedural protest rather than a personal...
The African National Congress (ANC) will officially name its mayoral candidates on August 15, 2026, exactly one week before the party’s election manifesto launch in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula confirmed the timeline during a media briefing, setting the stage for the party’s campaign ahead of the local government...
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has instructed his attorneys to initiate legal proceedings against Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma following public allegations that he engaged in vote-buying during the party’s 55th National Conference in December 2022. Mbalula formally confirmed the move at a media briefing on 7 August, demanding a full retraction of claims...
The KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has officially taken over the investigation into the murder of ANC Ward 17 councillor Sbusiso “Khekhe” Khwela. Khwela was shot and killed in his office in Klaarwater, near Mariannhill, on the afternoon of 6 August 2026. Investigation And Official Response The suspect reportedly...
Tensions within the African National Congress (ANC) in the North West have escalated following the circulation of a video showing Deputy Provincial Secretary Viola Motsumi publicly confronting Provincial Secretary Louis Diremelo. In the footage, which began circulating on 5 August 2026, Motsumi accuses Diremelo of working to undermine the provincial...
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane has formally challenged the legality of two resolutions adopted during a council meeting held on 28 July 2026. The disputed motions concern the municipality’s adjustment budget and the substantive appointment of a new City Manager. The DA alleges that the proceedings...
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba delivered a keynote address at an African National Congress (ANC) commemoration event held on 24 July 2026, where she reaffirmed the party’s dedication to the principles shaped by Nelson Mandela. Speaking to attendees, Ramathuba emphasised that the organisation remains the primary vehicle for achieving the vision...
ANC branch members in the Moses Kotane subregion of the North West have filed a formal complaint alleging systemic manipulation of candidate nomination processes ahead of upcoming polls. The complainants accuse the acting Bojanala regional secretary, Thapelo Thoboke, of abusing his office to secure his own placement on the party’s...
The National Treasury has officially withheld equitable share allocations from 69 municipalities across South Africa following their failure to meet mandatory financial reporting requirements and regulatory standards. The ANC caucus in Parliament has defended the action, citing the need to enforce strict financial discipline among local government entities that have...
The African National Congress (ANC) is currently evaluating potential candidates to contest the City of Johannesburg mayoral race ahead of the local government elections on 4 November 2026. Veteran Frank Chikane has emerged as a frontrunner in the selection process, alongside former Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Deputy Mayor Loyiso...
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape recently marked the 38th anniversary of the death of youth activist and Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre, Ashley Kriel, who passed away on 9 July 1987. The commemorative event honoured the legacy of the 21-year-old Bonteheuwel-born struggle icon, who lost his life...
The African National Congress (ANC) is currently finalising its selection process for a mayoral candidate to contest the City of Cape Town in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. National party officials oversaw interviews for the Cape Metro position on Saturday, 11 July, as part of...
The “March and March” anti-immigration movement has ignited a heated political debate, with the governing ANC decrying the campaign as a vehicle for instability while local leaders contend it exposes systemic failures in border control. The movement, which gained prominence through nationwide protests and an informal June 30 deadline for...
President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to face significant challenges in forming a capable executive team, as internal factional dynamics and the long-standing practice of cadre deployment constrain his ability to appoint skilled leadership. The struggle to reconcile party loyalty with the need for technical competence has become increasingly pronounced following the...
KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed the opening of a culpable homicide investigation following the death of prominent ANC leader and former Newcastle mayor, Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who was struck by a vehicle while jogging on 4 July 2026. The 44-year-old politician, who served as a Member of the Provincial Legislature and...
ActionSA has formally called for a comprehensive investigation following the death of Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba, an African National Congress (ANC) Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) in KwaZulu-Natal, who died on Saturday, 4 July 2026. Dr. Mahlaba was fatally struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle on the day...
A 20-year-old suspect, Lufunolwethu Nyodi, made his first appearance in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on 3 July 2026, facing charges of murder, armed robbery, and the unlawful possession of a firearm following the killing of ANC Ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve. Nyodi was apprehended by police in KwaZakhele on...
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula held a media briefing on 02 July 2026 to outline the party’s policy shift on migration, focusing on the strict enforcement of immigration laws and the proposed introduction of a “Continental Compact” through the African Union. The briefing followed a period of heightened social tension, as...