insert_link South AfricaIn 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 […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaS.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: today20 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaS.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: today20 February, 2025
insert_link WorldIn 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 […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaActionSA 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: today15 February, 2025
