Nkululeko Dunga is back in the provincial executive after the ANC agreed to an EFF MEC post, marking a major step in coalition politics before the 2026 elections

The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote

Leaders in the ANC believe that figures like Ndlozi could inject the necessary energy and expertise to drive renewal and build confidence in the party

Backers of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are removed from deployment before the party’s elective conference

SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections