Politics
Mlambo-Ngcuka hints at run for ANC presidency: I haven’t left politics
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka spoke with young women in Gauteng on Thursday at the ANC's Ruth First Offices to mark what would have been the struggle icon's 103rd...
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Mokonyane: We need maximum unity among ANC women ahead of elections
Nomvula Mokonyane said on Thursday this was crucial as the ANC inched closer to its much-anticipated elective conference next year.
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IEC: ActionSA can't expect differential treatment
In its argument on Thursday before the Electoral Court in the hearing brought by ActionSA, the commission stated that the party chose not to register its abbreviated name and should not expect the IEC to interfere with that.
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ANC, EFF take electioneering to the DA’s turf – the Western Cape
The DA is in control of Cape Town, and while it has seen growth in local government support election on election, it's also delivered less than desirable results in recent by-elections.
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Who is contesting elections in your ward? This online tool helps you find out
A new online tool has been released to help voters familiarise themselves with who is vying for their votes as well as under which party or independently.
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Jacob Zuma lays criminal complaint against Advocate Downer at PMB police station
The former president arrived at a police station in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday afternoon flanked by his security detail.
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Sixth man arrested and joins Mandla Msibi in group accused of double murder
Sibusiso Vincent Mdhluli appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrates Court on Wednesday in connection with a shooting that left two people dead and another wounded in August.
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Electoral Act doesn't require an abbreviation, ActionSA argues in court
ActionSA's lawyer Advocate Adila Hassim insisted that the party's name served all functions and was eight letters long.
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On campaign trail, ANC's Ramaphosa vows to build new home for Mamre resident
The African National Congress (ANC) leader pledged to build a brand-new home for a 70-year-old Mamre resident. Katriena Sambaba, who has been living in her dilapidated home for the past 40 years, said that she was willing to believe Ramaphosa.
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Smaller political parties backing themselves for serious challenge at polls
Small parties, independent candidates and civic organisations feel that they could hold the balance should there be no clear winner in the hotly contested metros.
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Slain EFF candidate: Family warns parties of using funeral as political football
Shangase was shot and killed in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday night.
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KZN Santaco says Thulani Shangase’s murder not related to taxi violence
The regional taxi council was reacting to Police Minister Bheki Cele’s remarks earlier on Wednesday to investigate the taxi industry’s involvement in Thulani Shangase’s death.
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SIU: We will oppose Mkhize’s bid to challenge Digital Vibes report
The former Health Minister wants the High Court in Johannesburg to review and set aside the findings and recommendations in the report which looks into the multimillion-rand tender awarded to Digital Vibes.
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Jacob Zuma to lay criminal complaint against State advocate Billy Downer
The Jacob Zuma Foundation said more details would be divulged on Thursday in Pietermaritzburg when it held a press briefing.
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Electoral Court agrees to virtually hear case between ActionSA & IEC
ActionSA said it applied for proceedings to be accessible to the media and the public.
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Cele: SAPS task team working on 6 political murder cases in KZN
The Police Minister was speaking during a visit to the home of slain Economic Freedom Fighters councillor candidate Thulani Shangase on Wednesday.
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ANC's Ramaphosa says party will not protect any member accused of a crime
African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa made the remarks on Tuesday night at the party’s inaugural roll-call event for candidates.
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DA: Millions wasted in asbestos saga could've been saved if action was taken
The party protested outside the Bloemfontein High Court on Tuesday where suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule's corruption case was postponed.
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‘Stop hiding!’ DA calls on Gordhan to deal with problems at Transnet
DA MP Ghaleb Cachalia on Tuesday said the ongoing failures at the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal had reached crisis point.
