ANC

In S.A, ANC announced the party’s reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership

In South Africa, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has announced the party's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership. The new top six leaders are Mike Mabuyakhulu, Jeff Radebe, Siboniso Duma, Weziwe Thusi, Nomagugu Simelane, and Nomusa Dube-Ncube. In a media briefing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini, Mbalula said the new leadership will succeed the previous provincial team which managed the party's performance during last year’s general elections when ANC support in the […]

26 February, 2025

South Africa

S.A’s Presidency Minister Dismisses Budget Clash as ANC-DA Battle

S.A's minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has dismissed claims that budget disagreements are a battle between the DA and ANC. She said the decision to postpone the budget to 12 March was made by the cabinet as a whole, not by individual parties and that even ANC ministers had differing views on the proposed VAT increase:

20 February, 2025

South Africa

S.A Finance Minister Accuses Cabinet of Leaking VAT Hike Plans

S.A Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused some cabinet ministers of leaking plans for a VAT increase to the media. In a media briefing, Godongwana said the government of national unity will work towards an agreement before the budget is presented on 12 March:

20 February, 2025

World

In S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […]

17 February, 2025

South Africa

ActionSA Slams ANC for Failing to Address Drug Crisis

ActionSA has condemned the ANC-led government’s failure to tackle South Africa’s escalating drug crisis. ActionSA’s Dereleen James criticised the ANC's dismissive remarks toward the Central Drug Authority’s plea for support, calling it a blatant failure of leadership. James outlined solutions, including deploying the military to gang hotspots, decriminalising drug use and mandating rehabilitation. She calls for communities plagued by addiction and crime to receive support:

15 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, ANC Dismisses Claims of Unity Government Collapse

South Africa's ANC has strongly defended its policies and rejected opposition claims that the government of national unity is on the verge of collapse. In the debate on the state of the nation address, ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli dismissed the opposition's assertions, stating they had been proven wrong. Ntuli emphasised that the ANC, as the leader of the national democratic revolution, has a duty to uphold its principles and […]

12 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, Tshwane DA Blames ANC for R300m Power Loss

In S.A, the DA in Tshwane says the ANC government in the metro has allowed electricity losses to increase by 300-million-rand in just three months. The party’s, Jacqui Uys, says this is in stark contrast with what the government inherited from the DA, where electricity losses were reduced by 162-million-rand between July and September. She says not only is the metro not billing residents for electricity used, but the ANC […]

11 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, The ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peacekeeping missions across Africa

In S.A, the ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peacekeeping missions across Africa. The National Assembly is holding an urgent debate on the deaths of 14 South African National Defence Force members in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In his address, the ANC’s Malusi Gigaba acknowledged the sacrifices made by African countries in supporting South Africa’s freedom, and reiterated their dedication to collective action in resolving conflicts across the […]

11 February, 2025

South Africa

TLU SA Criticizes ANC’s Policies Amid US Aid Suspension Ordered by Trump

In South Africa, the agricultural organisation TLU SA says the ANC’s transformation agenda, has led to the systematic exclusion of certain groups from the workforce and economic opportunities. Last Friday, US president Donald Trump ordered the halting of financial aid to South Africa, over the country’s expropriation policies. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl, says the government has positioned itself between countries that openly oppose America, while at the same time […]

10 February, 2025