ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
In a clear demonstration of its commitment to ensure continuity and effectiveness in governance, the African National Congress (ANC) is leaving nothing to chance as it gears up for the local government elections scheduled for 2026. The party’s top officials unveiled their plans during a media briefing held at the iconic Luthuli House in Johannesburg on Monday. The ANC’s Electoral Committee, led by Chairperson Kgalema Motlanthe, is set to announce mayoral candidates for metropolitan councils and secondary municipalities well ahead…
Dr Malusi Gigaba, the former minister of Public Enterprises, has found himself at the centre of a significant corruption case involving Transnet, as he was officially charged in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court. His latest legal troubles position him as the fifth accused in a case that raises serious allegations against prominent former executives of the state-owned logistics company. Gigaba’s court appearance comes after the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) summoned him two weeks prior, and he subsequently…
The City of Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has vowed to leave no stone unturned to get to the bottom of corruption allegations levelled against high-ranking officials of the City’s Metro Police Department (EMPD). The officials including suspended Deputy EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, were implicated in wrongdoing and various criminal activities at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. During a media briefing on Wednesday, Xhakazi revealed that a team would be assembled to investigate all the allegations coming from the commission. Another…