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- COSATU President Zingiswa Losi Issues Urgent Call for Alliance Unity Amid ANC-SACP Electoral Rift
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: World
At the 2026 May Day rally in Polokwane, COSATU President Zingiswa Losi urged the ANC and SACP to reconcile ahead of the November local government elections. The appeal follows the...
- Cosatu Issues Urgent Warning as ANC-SACP Election Rift Threatens Tripartite Alliance Survival
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has expressed deep concern over the public clashing between the ANC and SACP regarding the 2026 local government elections. Foll...
- Electoral Commission Launches KZN Outreach as Survey Reveals Democracy Satisfaction Plunges to Record Low of 6%
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has initiated an urgent voter education campaign in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) following a "sobering" HSRC report. The study found that sati...
- Tensions Rise at Madlanga Commission as Lawyers for Suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi Accuse Chairperson of Silencing Witness
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Annalene van den Heever, legal representative for suspended City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi, has formally complained that her client is being unfairly restricted during his testim...
- Minister Sisisi Tolashe Summoned by ANC NEC Following Allegations of Diverting Chinese Vehicle Donations to Family
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Social Development Minister and ANC Women’s League President Sisisi Tolashe has been called to explain the registration of donated Chinese SUVs in her children’s names. While Tolas...
- Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla Arrested At OR Tambo International Over Corruption Allegations
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Kagiso Lerutla, the City Manager of Ekurhuleni, was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend on charges of fraud and corruption. The 40-year-old official is s...
- IPID Recommends Disciplinary Action for Security Detail Over Phala Phala Burglary Cover-Up Allegations
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has called for sanctions against two senior police officers for failing to report the 2020 robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s f...
- State Seeks 15-Year Prison Term for Julius Malema, Labeling Firearm Discharge as 'Barbaric'
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
During sentencing proceedings at the East London Magistrates Court on April 15, 2026, the State characterized EFF leader Julius Malema’s actions as "barbaric" and "malicious." Foll...
- Tshwane Council Unanimously Suspends CFO Gareth Mnisi Over Allegations Of Corrupt Tender Rigging
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
The City of Tshwane’s Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, was placed on a three-month precautionary suspension on April 15, 2026, following a unanimous council vote. The decisio...
- Maimane Unites Reformist Front as Build One South Africa Absorbs People’s Prosperity Movement
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane announced the formal absorption of the People’s Prosperity Movement on Tuesday to consolidate political forces. The merger eliminates th...
- DA Cabinet Ministers Dismiss Concerns of Job Instability Ahead of Federal Congress Leadership Vote
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
High-ranking Democratic Alliance members currently serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have expressed confidence in their job security as the party's elective federal...
- Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...