# The ANC will intervene in local governances in provinces removing mayors and councillors who work against the party’s interests. Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula emphasised at a special ANC NEC meeting the party will focus on tightening candidate vetting and strengthening its internal processes:
# Three people died and two others seriously injured in an accident involving a truck and a light motor vehicle on the N2 in Ophongolo. KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma sent condolences to the families and confirmed investigations are underway. Spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya says MEC Duma will intensify operations over 17 weighbridges across the province […]
# Various political parties are set to make an announcement in Rosebank, Johannesburg, this afternoon which is expected to reshape South Africa’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Organisers say the announcement will be of major political importance and aims to give citizens renewed hope for meaningful change. The briefing is anticipated […]
# The Movement of the Poor has celebrated its 20th anniversary at Curries Fountain Stadium in Durban. Spokesperson Thapelo Mohapi says the organisation, founded in 2005 by 32 representatives from 12 settlements, now has over 180-thousand members across five provinces. Despite police brutality, political violence, and assassinations, the movement continues to fight for land, housing, […]
# Suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu says he is ready to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Currently on special leave, Mchunu is accused of political interference in the SAPS and disbanding the Political Killings Task Team. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkwanazi previously alleged Mchunu was influenced to make the decision. Mchunu welcomes the […]
# City Power has disconnected six properties owing millions in unpaid electricity bills during its latest revenue recovery drive in Johannesburg. The operation, led by the Hursthill Service Delivery Centre and law enforcement, targeted defaulters in Auckland Park, Northcliff, Fairland, and Westdene. Arrears ranged from 600-thousand-rand to 2.3-million-rand. City Power urged customers to continue paying […]
# Table Tennis: The Lenasia Table Tennis Association’s junior, senior, and veteran players are participating at the SA National Open 2025 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Junior matches began this weekend to Wednesday, with senior and veteran divisions from Thursday to Sunday next week at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The association’s chairperson, Vikash Kasan, has encouraged players […]
# The United Democratic Movement has hailed South Africa’s teachers as transmitters of knowledge and architects of the nation’s future in celebration of World Teachers’ Day, celebrated today. Acting secretary-general Zandile Phiri praised educators for nurturing future leaders despite overcrowded classrooms and poor resources. She called for improved working conditions, better pay, and the revival […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party fully supports the South African police in sending a team of investigators to France to assist in the probe into ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s death. Speaking during the ongoing ANC National Executive Committee meeting in Ekurhuleni, Mbalula said losing an ambassador under such circumstances should not be taken […]
