ANC reaffirms support for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala fallout

ANC reaffirms support for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala fallout

The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal, while also confirming it has entered the final stages of selecting mayoral candidates ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the ANC’s headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula dismissed speculation about Ramaphosa’s possible resignation, insisting the issue was […]

May 15, 2026 16

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SACP pushes back against ANC dual membership ultimatum

The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has rejected the African National Congress’s (ANC) ultimatum to members holding dual membership in both alliance partners. The ANC have given such members 10 days to indicate which party they intend to campaign for. This comes as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections, a move it says it will pursue without fear. Tensions between the two alliance […]

April 23, 2026 74

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

March 16, 2026 78

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Unemployed youth voice frustration over job crisis after Mantashe comments

Members of the National Youth Unemployment Movement (NYUM) have accused the South African government of failing the country’s youth, citing a lack of urgency and accountability in addressing unemployment. The civic movement had planned to march to the African National Congress' (ANC) headquarters, Luthuli House, where they planned to hand over a memorandum of demands and CV's calling for increased job creation, skills development and training programmes for the youth. […]

January 26, 2026 107

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ANC in talks with Nehawu over unpaid staff salaries

ANC's National spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says the party is engaging with the the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) over outstanding staff salaries at Luthuli House. Several staff members reportedly did not receive their November salaries, with workers saying late payments have become a recurring problem. Some employees staged a picket yesterday outside the Boksburg venue where the ANC is holding its week-long National General Council (NGC). Earlier […]

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Black Coffee’s luncheon screamed OPULENCE! | SEE: Who was on the guestlist

Lunch is served, and so are extravagant looks! World-renowned DJ, Black Coffee, hosted an exquisite luncheon to celebrate his 44th birthday in the most stylish way with his circle. The star-studded birthday event was centered around a brunch theme, which had celebrities and politicians, pulling out all stops with their looks. But first, can we talk about his house? Look, we know he has money, but we didn’t know he […]

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