3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (344+ words) ANC KwaZulu‑Natal will brief media on candidate list disputes, branch mobilisation and campaign structures as it prepares for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC in KwaZulu‑Natal will brief the media on internal disputes over councillor candidate lists…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (736+ words) An urgent Western Cape High Court application argues President Ramaphosa lacked legal power to object to Advocate Thandazani Madonsela leading evidence in the Phala Phala inquiry. An urgent court application challenges Parliament’s decision to withdraw its recommendation of Advocate Thandazani…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (494+ words) Helen Zille says restoring basic services and ring-fencing funding for water, electricity and waste will be her priority as she campaigns to be Johannesburg mayor. According to The Citizen, Zille made the comments during an interview with Itumeleng Mafisa on…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (429+ words) According to IOL, Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande struggled in a TV interview to explain how he would tackle Ekurhuleni’s governance, finance and service delivery problems. According to IOL, Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande came under pressure during a television interview when…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (482+ words) The ANC has filed papers in the Electoral Court seeking clarity on whether electronic candidate entries were ‘submitted’ before the deadline after the IEC rejected some nominations. The African National Congress (ANC) has taken the Electoral Commission of South Africa…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (426+ words) The IEC says it will not reopen nominations after 2,274 candidates failed to submit lists by the deadline. Final candidate list due 16 September. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed it will not reopen the candidate nomination process after…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (610+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Western Cape High Court to set aside the panel report that led to his Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, citing a schoolboy suspension case. President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Western Cape High Court to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (500+ words) Analyst says ANC’s failure to submit full candidate lists on time shows organisational crisis. IEC says deadline stands; ANC cites technical system issues, The Citizen reports. The ANC failed to submit its full candidate lists to the Independent Electoral Commission…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (319+ words) MK Party says Section 89 impeachment committee abused its majority after it rescinded Advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s appointment as evidence leader in the Phala Phala inquiry. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has accused the Section 89 Impeachment Committee of “majoritarian abuse” after the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (472+ words) MK Party mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi ruled out a coalition with the DA in Johannesburg and outlined a long-term turnaround plan centred on finances, infrastructure and professional administration. MK Party Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi has ruled out entering into…...