The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has won Ward 15 in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCM) after a recount overturned an initial decision by an IEC presiding officer to declare the party’s votes spoilt. The party had initially lost the ward after its votes were allegedly declared spoilt at the counting station. The EFF immediately lodged an objection with the national IEC, demanding a recount and a review of the ballot papers. Following the recount, the EFF was declared the winner…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that he did not approve the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and expressed dissatisfaction at not being consulted by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu beforehand. Ramaphosa provided these details in written responses submitted to Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KZN provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The president’s submissions were handed in on Tuesday, following a requested extension after the initial deadline was missed. Minister Overstepped Authority, President Says According to…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has reinstated John Hlophe as its parliamentary leader and first deputy president, ending a months-long suspension that sparked internal controversy. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela confirmed that Hlophe’s suspension has been lifted, effective Wednesday. Hlophe was originally suspended in November 2025 after allegations surfaced that he made key decisions without consulting the party’s president, Jacob Zuma. The suspension followed a contentious move in which Hlophe fired Colleen Makhubele from her position as parliamentary chief whip…
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has confirmed that he currently does not hold top security clearance, citing delays by the State Security Agency (SSA) and the police’s Crime Intelligence Unit, which have stalled the process since 2018, when his previous certificate expired. Mkhwanazi made the disclosure while responding to testimony by investigator Paul O’Sullivan, who noted that the commissioner’s clearance had not been issued. The delay stems from Mkhwanazi being incorrectly flagged by Crime Intelligence, based on allegations from the…