The United Democratic Movement has welcomed Prince Mlimandlela Ndamase as a new member and volunteer as the party moves to strengthen its structures ahead of the November local government elections. UDM president and Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa announced Ndamase’s arrival on Tuesday, describing the political activist and strategic communications specialist as an addition who would bring experience in government, local government, rural development and communications. The announcement comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 4 November 2026 municipal elections,…

A new civic survey has exposed a significant accountability gap between communities and local government in the North West, with 38% of residents saying they have never engaged with their ward councillor since the 2021 Local Government Elections. The findings, released by Civic Root Advocacy (CRA) on Monday, have raised concerns about the accessibility of elected representatives, public participation in municipal affairs and access to basic services across communities in the province. The Citizen Well-being Survey was conducted as part…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a major expansion and rebalancing of trade with Zimbabwe, saying the two neighbouring countries must turn their historic relationship into jobs, investment and tangible economic opportunities. Ramaphosa was speaking on Friday at the opening of the fourth session of the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, where he hosted Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The meeting comes as the two countries seek to deepen economic cooperation while addressing long-standing challenges around trade, infrastructure, energy, migration…

What is the difference between the ANC, which, in the words of its Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, is not a black organisation, being in bed with the DA, and March & March doing the same with Afriforum? Being already in bed with the DA, what difference does the ANC mayoral candidate suggest they will make to the DA mayoral candidate for the November 04, 2026 local government elections? Coming to the March & March meeting with Afriforum, what black person of sound…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has called for the immediate suspension of Democratic Alliance (DA) Ekurhuleni proportional representation councillor Kabelo Mahonko following his arrest on allegations of kidnapping and murder. Mahonko appeared before the Benoni Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 19 August, after being arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and assault of two men, one of whom later died from his injuries. The allegations have prompted the EFF to question the DA’s response to the arrest, arguing…

ActionSA has approached the North Gauteng High Court in an attempt to force the South African Police Service to disclose records relating to disciplinary proceedings that cleared two Presidential Protection Service members implicated in the fallout from the Phala Phala farm robbery. The opposition party says the disciplinary process involving Major General Wally Rhoode and Constable Rekhoto was inadequate and amounted to an attempt to shield officials who allegedly played a role in the handling and investigation of the robbery…

The ANC keeps begging the white people who despise it, while disrespecting the black people who put it into power. The ANC would rather squander the power black people gave the party, by governing with the DA as cajoled by ‘the markets’ — the euphemism for white economic power. If that cajoling by ‘the markets’ is what matters most, then what is this talk of democracy in aid of? Is democracy something that big money can buy and sell? What…

Lusaka — President Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of Zambia’s August 13 presidential election, securing a second term in office. According to the final results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, Hichilema polled 2,967,326 votes, representing 60.7 percent, while his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, received 1,856,217 votes, or 38.0 percent. The results cover all 226 constituencies, with Hichilema winning 124 constituencies against Mundubile’s 102.Hichilema’s victory gives the incumbent a fresh mandate after a campaign dominated by the…

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Durban on Monday as the March and March Movement staged an anti-illegal immigration demonstration within close proximity of the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. The protest took place near Durban City Hall, a few hundred metres from the venue where SADC heads of state and government were meeting at the International Convention Centre (ICC) for the regional summit. Police and private security personnel maintained a strong presence around the protest as demonstrators gathered…

Lusaka— President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained his lead in Zambia’s presidential election after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced results from 27 of the country’s 226 constituencies. According to the latest results, President Hichilema has secured 243,509 votes, while his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, has polled 161,883 votes. Hichilema therefore leads Mundubile by 81,626 votes based on results announced so far. The figures represent results from only a fraction of Zambia’s constituencies, with the ECZ expected to announce another…