President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formal address regarding the serial murders of women across Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park has drawn fierce public backlash. Citizens and social media commentators are condemning the official state response as performative, delayed, and severely disconnected from the reality on the ground. Also see: Surging femicide and violent crime fuel growing petitions to […]
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A viral compilation video contrasting old campaign footage of African National Congress (ANC) officials with their recent public appearances has triggered widespread debate across social media platforms. Also see: ANC takes IEC to the Electoral Court The short clip, which tracks the visible physical weight gain of several high-profile politicians over their tenure in government, […]
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What was meant to be a launch for an upgraded sewer pump station and rising main project worth R5.98 million turned into an explosive exchange of insults. Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, is at the centre of criticism after hurling profanity at a resident during a community meeting. Also see: Health Department drops warnings […]
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The African National Congress (ANC) has filed papers, taking the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to the Electoral Court over its decision to bar the political party’s candidates from participating in the municipal elections on 4 November 2026. Also see: RAF financial strain deepens amid R23.3 billion claims from foreign nationals The ANC says the candidates […]
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Every year on 18 July, fondly known as Mandela Day, South Africans are reminded that Rolihlahla ‘Nelson’ Mandela’s commitment to justice can leave a lasting impact on the world. Also see: Mandela Day plans: 5 Meaningful ways to give back Mandela Day, the former president’s birthday, is not just a date on the calendar. It is […]
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After ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula thanked Bafana Bafana for their historic win against South Korea and that they did it for Africa, one social media user reminded the minister about his negative 2014 comments about the national soccer team. Also see: Fikile Mbalula’s message to Bafana after win causes a stir Fikile Mbalula disses Bafana Bafana […]
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As South Africa marks former president Thabo Mbeki’s 84th birthday, many people know him as the country’s second democratically elected president. But beyond the political speeches and history books, there are several lesser-known details about the man who helped shape South Africa’s post-apartheid era. Also see: WATCH: Thabo Mbeki hails Mkhwanazi for unmasking corruption Born on […]
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Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has been elected unopposed as the first female provincial chairperson of the African National Congress in Limpopo, replacing Stanley Mathabatha. Also see: Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba congratulates Makhadzi on BET win Her election took place at the Polokwane Cricket Club after the High Court of South Africa dismissed an urgent bid […]
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A video of ANC volunteers handing out bread to residents has gone viral, but the party says it had nothing to do with it. The footage shows volunteers distributing loaves under the ANC’s name and branding, with one volunteer saying: “We are here from the ANC, one loaf one family, ANC is life, so one […]
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The African National Congress (ANC) has faced criticism after a video circulated on social media showing party volunteers handing out loaves of bread to residents as part of an apparent campaign event ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Also see: Jacinta Ngobese threatens legal action against the ANC In the video, a volunteer says “one […]
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Matjeng gives candid account of her relationship with Cat Matlala The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumed on Friday with Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, head of Quality Management in SAPS’s Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, continuing her testimony about her on-and-off relationship with alleged criminal figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Matjeng’s account has drawn public attention for […]
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Ballot boxes linked to the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference were found at a private home in Pretoria, raising questions about the integrity of the election that saw Loyiso Masuku elected regional chairperson over Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. ANC officials and the police secured the boxes, but it’s unclear how they ended up at the […]
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