The African National Congress (ANC) says it is prepared to engage political parties, civic movements and independent candidates as it seeks to establish coalition governments following its losses in the 2026 Local Government Elections. The party’s Special Extended National Executive Committee (NEC), which met from Thursday to Friday, has mandated its leadership to begin coalition negotiations in municipalities where no political party secured an outright majority. In a statement released on Friday, ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said engagements with…
Outgoing ANC Johannesburg regional chairperson candidate Dada Morero has spoken out against alleged vote-buying at the party’s 16th Regional Conference currently under way in Woodmead, Johannesburg. The conference, which began this on Wednesday, is expected to elect new regional leaders today as factional tensions intensify. Morero, who is seeking re-election, told reporters that the buying of votes has no place in the organisation and undermines internal democracy. “The politics of money are indeed destroying the ANC from growth point of…
The marathon Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continued Thursday with arguments over the admissibility of a key defence witness statement, a day after defence advocate Charles Mnisi attempted to withdraw, claiming he is under investigation for allegedly plotting to kill two senior police investigators. Mnisi, representing accused one and two, told Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng on Wednesday that he felt “mentally affected” after being labelled a person of interest in a conspiracy targeting Brigadier Bongani Gininda and Sergeant Moses Mogola. The judge…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has admitted under oath that he accepted money from controversial businessman and criminal accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala in exchange for favours. Appearing for a second day before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Mkhwanazi crumbled after hours of intense cross-examination by Evidence Leader Advocate Mahlape Sello. Having spent the previous day evading questions and contradicting himself, he eventually conceded: “I received money from him for things like petrol and…