Nine political parties and independent candidates have expressed a willingness to work together towards a possible coalition government in the Bojanala District, with a shared focus on improving service delivery, strengthening accountability and addressing corruption beyond the upcoming Local Government Elections. The discussions took place during a coalition exploratory meeting convened by the Rustenburg People’s Party (RPP). The meeting brought together political formations seeking common ground on the possibility of establishing a coalition in Rustenburg Local Municipality and Moses Kotane…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has cautioned political parties against using dirty campaign tactics ahead of the November local government elections. The IEC briefed the media at its Centurion headquarters on Wednesday, where it revealed that it had been inundated with complaints from political parties. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said political parties and candidates have an obligation to comply with the Electoral Code of Conduct, which is intended to help create an environment conducive to free and fair elections.…
A doctor has told the Johannesburg High Court that accused number one Musa Kekana was allegedly planning to escape from Edenvale Hospital while under police guard following his arrest. The evidence has emerged in the high-profile attempted murder and murder trial of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused. Dr Ziphelele Mazibuko took the witness stand on Wednesday and testified that hospital staff became increasingly concerned that Kekana could flee the facility, despite being handcuffed. Mazibuko says the…
Hundreds of alleged undocumented workers have fled a construction site in Riverside, north of Johannesburg, after law enforcement officers descended on the property in a high-impact blitz operation. Deputy Employment and Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya has admitted that authorities were overwhelmed by the sheer number of people at the site and conceded that the operation was not properly planned. Sibiya said at least 300 alleged undocumented workers were found at the construction site, with many escaping by jumping over walls…