Former president Thabo Mbeki calls on Cyril Ramaphosa and senior ANC leaders to take responsibility for the party’s poor electoral performance. The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) is meeting on Thursday at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg to assess the party’s performance in the 2026 Local Government Elections, which saw its national electoral support fall to a historic low. The meeting comes amid mounting pressure on the party’s leadership, following former president Thabo Mbeki’s calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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The North West Department of Human Settlements has cautioned the public to remain vigilant against an ongoing scam involving individuals who falsely claim to be department-appointed officials tasked with installing solar geysers at low-cost housing developments. The alleged scammers are reportedly soliciting bribes or demanding upfront payments from unsuspecting residents. The Department has distanced itself from the scheme, describing it as both fake and unlawful. In a statement issued on Monday, the Department emphasized that it does not, under any…

Tears flowed freely in Sebokeng as family, friends and community members gathered to bid farewell to three of the young victims of the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. Thato Moetjie (17), Ofentse Vinger (6) and Bakomoso Makhobo (13) were laid to rest during a heartbreaking funeral service held at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Ground. The three were among the 14 children who lost their lives when their scholar transport collided with a truck on Monday. Grieving families said the…

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has positioned himself as a strong contender to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose terms as ANC president and South African president end in 2027 and 2029, respectively. While current Deputy President Paul Mashatile is not widely regarded as a natural successor, speculation is growing about potential candidates across the party’s factions. Speaking to the media, Mbalula emphasized that he is not part of any faction. “I address events sanctioned by the ANC. People sang about…