The future of the dysfunctional and faction-riddled provincial task team of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal hangs in the balance, and the national executive committee (NEC) has grudgingly extended its mandate by three months. This is as the nine-month mandate of the PTT, which was tasked with rebuilding branches after the party was decimated by the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), expired last month (25 November 2025). The NEC grudgingly extended it and said that its fate will be decided in the…

The MK Party has written to the Speaker of Parliament requesting urgent security measures for members of the Ad Hoc Committee after the kidnapping of its MP, Vusi Shongwe. The party stated that the incident revealed significant gaps in safeguarding MPs who serve on committees handling sensitive topics. Shongwe was abducted on the night of November 26, 2025, while travelling with another person. Both were taken by unidentified men who confiscated Shongwe’s phones and forced him to withdraw a large…

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has issued a strong statement rejecting the upcoming G20 Summit and criticising the administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party on Wednesday evening said the gathering of global leaders will not meaningfully address the challenges facing South Africans who continue to experience worsening socio-economic conditions. The party said South Africa is falling behind on several development indicators linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These include poverty reduction, access to quality education, decent work, sustainable…

The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the voluntary decision by Dr Malusi Gigaba to step aside from his responsibilities following his court appearance on Tuesday. The party on Wednesday said the decision demonstrates discipline, maturity, and respect for organisational processes. Acting National Spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli said Gigaba’s step-aside decision aligns with the ANC Constitution and the resolutions of the party’s 55th National Conference. The conference reaffirmed that members formally charged with criminal offences should voluntarily step aside to protect…

The decision by United States President Donald Trump to boycott the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa signifies more than just a political gesture; it symbolises a profound and meaningful rupture within the global colonial power structure. This action calls for a decolonial analysis that explains how it disrupts and redefines the key mechanisms of power rooted in what Quijano describes as coloniality, the ongoing system of racialised, economic, and epistemic domination. Drawing on Foucault’s concept of discursive regimes further…

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has dismissed concerns raised by a recent article circulated by the party’s National Chairperson, Blade Nzimande. According to the province, the article has caused confusion among members and supporters because it creates an impression that there is growing disagreement about the party’s plan to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections. SACP Limpopo said members should remain guided by Congress resolutions that affirm the party’s decision to participate in the 2026 elections under…

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has dismissed the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as uninspiring and lacking substance, saying it fails to respond to South Africa’s worsening unemployment, poverty, and inequality. ATM national spokesperson Zama Ntshona said the budget fell short of the decisive action needed to transform the economy and improve the lives of ordinary South Africans. “The minister touched on important issues but failed to provide clear plans to deal with…

The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has praised its structures across the province for their continued efforts to strengthen the movement and ensure good governance. This follows the conclusion of the party’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting held at Frans Mohlala House in Polokwane on Monday, 10 November 2025. Provincial Chairperson Chupu Stanley Mathabatha presented a political report, while the Provincial Secretary delivered the organisational report. The meeting was attended by National Executive Committee (NEC) members deployed to Limpopo.…

A political storm is unfolding in Limpopo, where allegations of corruption and factionalism involving the African National Congress (ANC), the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU), and the Provincial Legislature have sparked growing tensions. Despite the ANC insisting that its alliance with NEHAWU remains solid, a dossier seen by African Times paints a troubling picture of alleged corruption and collusion among certain union leaders and officials in the Limpopo Legislature. A whistleblower, who requested anonymity for safety reasons,…

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements present a chaotic search for meaning. His threats against South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, coupled with the termination of AGOA and “crazy” tariffs, seem inconsistent. However, reading this as a complex strategy grants it undue sophistication. The driving force is not a nuanced doctrine but a raw thirst for critical minerals. These resources underpin modern economic development, technology, and national security. The strategy is not complex but a bare-knuckled attempt to bargain cheaply. The…