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Mchunu Granted Special Leave from ANC Political Duties
Mchunu Granted Special Leave from ANC Political Duties Natalie Nyathi Senzo Mchunu, the South African police minister and member of the African National Congress (ANC), has been granted special leave to step away from his political responsibilities. This decision follows serious corruption allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced…
MK Party Claims Political Targeting
Natalie Nyathi Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, is currently on trial in the Durban High Court. She faces charges of inciting violence and terrorism related to social media posts she made during the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. The MK…
MK Party Suspended Deputy President John Hlophe Amid Leadership Issues
Natalie Nyathi The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has suspended its Deputy President and parliamentary leader, Dr. John Hlophe. This announcement was made on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, following internal conflicts over leadership decisions in the party. Hlophe was suspended after he removed Colleen Makhubele as the Chief Whip in Parliament and replaced her with Des van…
Mathale to Testify at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee Hearings
Natalie Nyathi Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is set to appear as a key witness at the ongoing Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Parliament today. His testimony will focus on allegations of political interference and infiltration within South Africa’s criminal justice system, a topic of pressing concern amid ongoing investigations into police corruption. Mathale has…
New Councillor for Johannesburg’s Ward 29
Natalie Nyathi Ismael Steenkamp from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) has been elected as the new councillor for Johannesburg’s Ward 29, which includes the Soweto areas of Diepkloof and Noordgesig. This win marks a significant change in the political scene, as the PA has taken the ward from the African National Congress (ANC) in a closely…
KZN Police Commissioner Vows Arrests in Police Interference Cases, Claims Khumalo’s Arrest a Diversion
Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has warned that those interfering in police investigations will soon be arrested. He said this during his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, which is looking into claims of corruption and political interference in the justice system. Mkhwanazi aims to hold people accountable for their actions…
Three Parties Unite to Form “Unite for Change”
Natalie Nyathi In a major development in South African politics, Build One South Africa, the GOOD Party, and Rise Mzansi have merged to create a new political party called “Unite for Change.” The official launch took place on October 5, 2025, in Johannesburg, marking the start of a collaborative effort to contest the upcoming 2026…
Kunene Reinstated as Joburg Transport MMC
Natalie Nyathi Kenny Kunene, a leader in the Patriotic Alliance, is back as the MMC for Transport in Johannesburg. This decision follows tough negotiations between the PA and the ANC, the main party governing the city. Johannesburg is a major city, and its management relies on different political parties working together in a coalition. Kunene’s…
ANC Admits to Criminal Infiltration, Sparking Governance Concerns
Natalie Nyathi The African National Congress (ANC) has acknowledged that criminal networks have infiltrated its organization, leading to increased governance problems and a decline in public trust. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announced that the party has been compromised by criminal elements, including organized cartels, which have damaged the ANC’s image. Mbalula stated that not all…