Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema took a public oath days before the May 29 general elections, declaring his allegiance to the South African Constitution, promising to eradicate poverty and toning down on his immigration policy to allay the fears of concerned voters. Malema’s oath was taken at the party’s final pre-election rally, known… Continue reading Malema Tones Down On Immigration Policy, Vows To Take Over From Ramaphosa
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Electoral Court Rules Against ANC, Paves Way For MKP To Contest Elections
In a major blow to the ANC, the Electoral Court of South Africa has ruled in favour of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, paving the way for former president Jacob Zuma’s party to participate in the upcoming national elections on May 29, 2024. This decision comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the party’s future,… Continue reading Electoral Court Rules Against ANC, Paves Way For MKP To Contest Elections
MK Party Accuses NPA Of Selective Prosecution As NA Speaker Fights Off Arrest In Court
The Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of selective prosecution and weaponising the judicial system. It also claims President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the NPA to fight his political battles and prevent the party from challenging the African National Congress (ANC) in the general elections on May 29. The… Continue reading MK Party Accuses NPA Of Selective Prosecution As NA Speaker Fights Off Arrest In Court
‘IEC Leak Revolting, But Being Handled Internally,’ Says IEC Chief
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has responded decisively to address concerns about the security of its systems after the leak of sensitive information from the lists of candidates of the African National Congress (ANC) and Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) political parties. An official from the country’s independent elections management body has been identified… Continue reading ‘IEC Leak Revolting, But Being Handled Internally,’ Says IEC Chief
ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache
The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has suspended its former president, Jacob Zuma, amid a fallout over his decision to campaign for the newly formed political party, Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK). The MK has been steadily gaining popularity since its launch on December 16, 2023, where Zuma said he would not campaign or vote for “the… Continue reading ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache
The ANC leadership Is Pontificating And Retreating Politically While The Party Sinks
The stature of the ANC as the leader of society has significantly dwindled in recent times, coinciding with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency of both the ANC and the Republic of South Africa. Political retreat The recent talks in the South African political context regarding coalition government at the national level is an undisputed admission of… Continue reading The ANC leadership Is Pontificating And Retreating Politically While The Party Sinks
Condolences Flood In For Late ANC MP Violet Siwela
Messages of sympathy have been flooding in following the death of ANC MP Violet Siwela, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 67. Siwela has steadily climbed the ranks of the governing party, establishing a solid support base in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, where she served as a ward… Continue reading Condolences Flood In For Late ANC MP Violet Siwela
Ramaphosa Defends ANC Legacy, Labels Splinter Parties As “Snakes”
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized those who left the governing party to form splinter parties, which he believes are intended to weaken support for South Africa’s governing party. Ramaphosa spoke to the liberation movement’s members and supporters at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, where he gave his January 8th Statement to celebrate the ANC’s 112th… Continue reading Ramaphosa Defends ANC Legacy, Labels Splinter Parties As “Snakes”
Fatal Bus Tragedy Spoils ANC Birthday Festivities
Several prominent ANC leaders in Limpopo had to alter their plans to commemorate the party’s 112th anniversary at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. They were compelled to attend to a devastating incident that resulted in the loss of five lives in Magoebaskloof, near Tzaneen. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 13, 2024,… Continue reading Fatal Bus Tragedy Spoils ANC Birthday Festivities
Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’
Ambitions for political office do not drive former President Jacob Zuma, but the strategic toppling of ANC leaders he believes sent him to jail without trial, said insiders. According to sources close to Zuma, the former ANC leader’s decision to vote for the newly formed party, Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), in the 2024 general elections, and… Continue reading Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’