The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has dismissed allegations that ballot papers were stolen in Ward 19 in Rustenburg, following an incident involving an electoral official transporting ballot boxes after the conclusion of special voting. The allegations surfaced after political party representatives allegedly confronted an IEC area manager who was travelling with ballot boxes in her vehicle. The representatives reportedly suspected that the official was stealing ballot papers after noticing the boxes inside the vehicle. However, IEC Deputy Manager…
Businessman Suliman Carrim could face criminal prosecution if he refuses to undergo an independent medical examination, as the Madlanga Commission seeks to determine whether his continued absence from proceedings is justified. The Commission was hearing an application to postpone Carrim’s testimony to 15 July 2026 after he failed to appear on Thursday, citing medical reasons. Commission evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson argued that an independent specialist should assess Carrim’s condition to establish whether he is medically fit to continue giving…
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region of the North West has expelled five party members, including the Executive Mayor of the Maquassie Hills Local Municipality, Mzwandile Feliti, with immediate effect. Feliti was expelled alongside fellow councillors Kgotso Leshomo, David Modisadife, Lebogang Medupe and Robert Mosholi after being found guilty of contravening the ANC constitution. According to the party, the five members have been expelled from the ANC for a period of two years following disciplinary…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused former president Jacob Zuma of using South Africa’s immigration challenges to score political points and gain support for the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party. The remarks come amid growing public debate over illegal immigration and border management in South Africa. Anti-illegal immigration groups, including March and March, have organised demonstrations calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. Addressing the media in Johannesburg, Mbalula criticised Zuma for supporting…