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…
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged car owners to use their hard-earned year-end bonuses and stokvel payouts, to fix their vehicles and renew licenses ahead of the festive season travel. It believes this will contribute towards increasing road safety during this period. “This includes fixing any defects that may have been overlooked during the year, such as replacing unroadworthy tyres and cracked windscreens, fixing brakes, fixing lights and replacing wipers,” read a statement from RTMC. The Corporation emphasized…
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that South Africa will not receive an invitation to next year’s Group of 20 summit in Miami, citing alleged human rights abuses against white Afrikaner farmers and a perceived snub to U.S. representatives at this year’s gathering in Johannesburg. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his decision to boycott the 2025 summit, which concluded Sunday at Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre, claiming the South African government “refuses to acknowledge or address the horrific…
Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has disrupted proceedings at the Adhoc Committee investigating allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that criminal cartels have infiltrated the justice system, capturing corrupt politicians and judicial officers. Matlala, who has long been rumored to have ties to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, denied any personal acquaintance with the minister. He admitted only that former Police Minister Bheki Cele had informed him about Mchunu’s political ambitions. “No. Let me explain. It was not…