The National Freedom Party (NFP) has swiftly suspended its sole Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbali Shinga for three months. Shinga’s suspension was sparked by her December 15 decision to oppose the MK Party’s sponsored motion to remove Thamsanqa Ntuli as the premier of the province. Shinga who serves as the MEC… Continue reading National Freedom Party Suspends MEC Mbali Shinga For Opposing MK Party Motion Against KZN Premier
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Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Ropes In Lawyers to Fight Central Committee Decision in Court
The disbanded Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the South African Communist Party (SACP) in KwaZulu-Natal has turned to lawyers to overturn the Central Committee’s (CC) decision. The provincial structure has since roped in Modidima Mannya Attorneys to challenge the matter internally with the CC, stating that it will seek redress in the country’s courts if… Continue reading Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Ropes In Lawyers to Fight Central Committee Decision in Court
Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has come under fire from South Africans after confirming on Thursday that his party is ready to join the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at a press briefing, Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile… Continue reading Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks
Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency
EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC if no major intervention takes place within the governing party. Malema addressed journalists in Johannesburg on Thursday, where he raised concerns about the level of influence Mbalula has gained in the organisation. Malema said… Continue reading Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency
IFP Pushes Ahead With Preparations For 2026 Local Government Elections, Mum On Elective Conference
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), which is largely present in KwaZulu-Natal and in pockets of the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, says it is pushing ahead with its preparations for next year’s local government elections. However, the Zulu ethno party is mum on elective conferences to elect new leaders from branches to the national level, as… Continue reading IFP Pushes Ahead With Preparations For 2026 Local Government Elections, Mum On Elective Conference
ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has told delegates at the party’s 5th National General Council (NGC) that the organisation must “go back to basics” to regain public confidence and reconnect with communities. Delivering his Political Overview at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on Monday, Ramaphosa said the ANC’s relevance depends on rebuilding… Continue reading ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa
ANC Renewal to Dominate 5th NGC
The African National Congress (ANC) will convene its 5th National General Council (NGC) on Monday, with the party confirming that all preparations have been completed. The NGC is the ANC’s highest review platform between national conferences and is used to assess policy implementation, organisational performance, and progress on resolutions. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said… Continue reading ANC Renewal to Dominate 5th NGC
Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
The ructions within the South African Communist Party (SACP) continued as the disbanded province executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal digs in, fiercely insisting that it is still in office. The disbanded PEC led by former Provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu insists that it is still in office, despite that the Central Committee (CC) late last month… Continue reading Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year
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… Continue reading ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year
MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped
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… Continue reading MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped