The ANC in the Nkangala region in the Mpumalanga province has confirmed that it has recalled the Speaker of Emahleni local municipality anchored in Witbank. The confirmation follows unconfirmed reports on Wednesday that Mduduzi “Mswati” Nkosi had been instructed to vacate his lucrative position in the council. Today the spokesperson of the party in the… Continue reading ANC Fires Speaker of Emalahleni Municipality, Cites Poor Performance and Community Revolt
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ANC Councillors Arrested for ‘Bribe Violate Bail Condition’ by Trying to Attend Council Meeting
The two senior ANC councillors who were released on bail last week after they were arrested for allegedly soliciting bribes from a Witbank businessman for them to extend his lease with the municipality allegedly violated their bail conditions. According to media reports and versions of municipal staff, Jerry Patrick Dijane (53) and Martha Busi Hlumbane… Continue reading ANC Councillors Arrested for ‘Bribe Violate Bail Condition’ by Trying to Attend Council Meeting
Emalahleni Mayor Fires ANC Councillors from Mayoral Committee following their Arrest for Bribery
The Mayor of Emalahleni Local Municipality in Witbank, Mpumalanga province, has instantly fired the two ANC councillors who were arrested last week for allegedly demanding bribes from a businessman to extend a municipal lease agreement. Mayor Vusi Nhlapho announced today, April 23, that Jerry Patrick Dijane (53) and Martha Busi Hlumbane (54), will no longer… Continue reading Emalahleni Mayor Fires ANC Councillors from Mayoral Committee following their Arrest for Bribery
Weekend Behind Bars for ANC Councillors Arrested For Soliciting Bribes to Extend Businessman’s Lease
The two ANC councillors of eMalahleni Local Municipality (Witbank) in Mpumalanga province who were arrested yesterday, 16 April 2025 will spend the long Easter weekend behind bars. This is after the eMalahleni magistrate court stood down their matter and ruled that their bail judgment would be handed down on April 22 (Tuesday next week). Jerry… Continue reading Weekend Behind Bars for ANC Councillors Arrested For Soliciting Bribes to Extend Businessman’s Lease