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  • Residents in the township of Seweding near Mahikeng protest for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    [OPINION] Here’s why North West communities are getting angrier

    Corruption has become one of the biggest concerns for South Africans living in a province that has erupted in violence.

    1478 days ago
  • North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo and ANC presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at a Cadre’s Forum in Klerksdorp. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    Mahumapelo to meet with ministerial task team led by Dlamini Zuma

    The meeting in Mahikeng, which started at about noon, is attended by the 10 ministers appointed by the president.

    1481 days ago
  • Residents in the township of Seweding near Mahikeng protest for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Cops probe attempted murder after man shot, injured in Mahikeng protests

    Andrew Seeyane's father says his son was taking part in the protests last week, when a group of white men driving around the area opened fire.

    1487 days ago
  • Outside the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital where SANDF health service staff have been deployed to assist. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/EWN

    Mokonyane: Further govt action could follow in NW

    Cabinet decided at its meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday to invoke Section 100(1)(b) of the Constitution, which allows national government to step in where a province is unable to effect proper delivery of services or to maintain stability.

    1489 days ago
  • Police use tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Family of man killed during NW protest demands answers over death

    Bulelani Sizani's family says that he wasn't part of the ongoing protests that have gripped the province over Premier Supra Mahumapelo's fate.

    1490 days ago
  • FILE: Residents of the township of Seweding near Mahikeng calling for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    [OPINION] Let’s talk about the service delivery revolution

    Judith February says the challenges within communities reflect a toxic mixture of poor governance which, in turn, is a reflection of the dysfunction within the ANC.

    1490 days ago
  • Protesters from the township called Top Village can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 19 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Protesters loot shops, vandalise businesses overnight in NW

    Residents protested last week torching buildings and vandalising property while calling for Premier Supra Mahumapelo to step down.

    1490 days ago
  • FILE: Former Premier of the North West Supra Mahumapelo is seen on the sidelines of an ANC meeting held on 24 April 2018 to discuss his future in Mahikeng. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    NW ANC calls for suspension of Revolutionary Council members

    Members of Revolutionary Council are demanding Premier Supra Mahumapelo be removed from office. ANC says evidence of maladministration and corruption needs to be presented first.

    1491 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    [WATCH LIVE] ANC NW media briefing

    The ANC leadership in the North West holds a briefing to address recent developments in the province.

    1491 days ago
  • Under fire Premier of the North West Supra Mahumapelo is seen on the sidelines of an ANC meeting held to discuss his future in Mahikeng. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Magashule: ANC processes in place to address Mahumapelo matter

    Several North West communities have turned to violent protests in demonstrating their dissatisfaction with their Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

    1492 days ago
  • An SANDF members inside the Mahikeng Provincial hospital where services have been affected by ongoing protests as professional embark on a strike. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/EWN

    Motsoaledi shocked by intimidation of health workers at Mahikeng hospital

    The SA National Defence Force Health Department has been roped in to secure and operate the facility.

    1492 days ago
  • Protesters from the township called Top Village can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 19 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    33 Mahikeng protesters accused of public violence released on warning

    The NPA’s Frank Lesenyego says those arrested have been given different dates to appear in court as the group is large.

    1492 days ago
  • FILE: Residents of the township of Seweding near Mahikeng calling for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    [LISTEN] Causes behind NW protests: Analysts weigh in

    Talk radio 702 host Eusebius McKaiser speaks to political analysts Karima Brown, Sithembile Mbete and Kagiso Pooe following violent protests in the North West.

    1492 days ago
  • Protesters from Top Village township can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    'I've lost everything'

    Some shop owners in Mahikeng say they have no choice but to close their businesses as they are now left with nothing to sell.

    1492 days ago
  • Residents in the township of Seweding near Mahikeng protest for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Police suggest more arrests coming after Mahikeng protest violence

    At least 23 Mahikeng protesters are expected to be charged for public violence when they appear in court on Monday morning.

    1493 days ago
  • Police watch as residents continue to call for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Police in NW remain on high alert should protests erupt

    President Cyril Ramaphosa called on protestors to give the ANC time to discuss Premier Mahumapelo, with some residents threatening that they will return to the streets on Monday morning.

    1493 days ago
  • Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane at the party's elective congress on Sunday 8 April 2018. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    DA caucus in NW ready to go ahead with motion to remove Mahumapelo

    Mmusi Maimane says the North West needs a serious governance overhaul one without Mahumapelo.

    1494 days ago
  • Residents in the township of Seweding near Mahikeng protest for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Counting the Costs: Small businesses say suffered most during North West riots

    Several shops have fallen victim to violent protests in Mahikeng over the past four days.

    1494 days ago
  • FILE: Former Premier of the North West Supra Mahumapelo is seen on the sidelines of an ANC meeting held on 24 April 2018 to discuss his future in Mahikeng. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    SACP stands firm on ANC firing Mahumapelo

    The alliance partner says its giving the ANC time to reflect and hopefully to come to the decision of sacking Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

    1494 days ago
  • Outside the Mahikeng Provincial hospital where services have been affected by ongoing protests as professional embark on a strike. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/EWN.

    SANDF bring much-needed relief to Mahikeng hospital

    The hospital is one of many facilities across the province affected by a long standing strike led by Nehawu.

    1494 days ago
  • The Mmabana Arts and Cultural Centre in Mahikeng has been gutted in a fire during protests in the area. According to locals, many artists such as Cassper Nyovest have learned and performed at the centre. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    9 arrested in Mahikeng protests

    Residents have been taking part in violent protests this week, barricading roads and destroying property as they call for the resignation of premier Supra Mahumapelo.

    1494 days ago
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