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Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT…

EFF leader Julius Malema. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption

The committee was forced to adjourn after the EFF leader objected to the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner submitting the same statement given to the Madlanga commission

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

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Organisational report shows a significant growth in ANC’s Limpopo membership

Limpopo’s Vhembe region is now the ANC’s second-largest region, becoming a power block ahead of the party’s December conference

Despite a high court ruling removing unlawfully-elected ANC mayor Dada Morero, the ANC still managed to score itself five new Johannesburg council chairperson positions on Thursday as it cemented its new-found strength in the city. (Photo by Papi Morake/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Why Waterberg is important in the ANC fight for limpopo

A late-night provincial executive committee meeting saw provincial chairperson hopeful Dickson Masemola lose a battle to regain momentum through the backdoor in a fight for the…

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. (PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Ramaphosa allies accused of interference ahead of Limpopo provincial conference

During a meeting of national executive committee deployees in Limpopo, Senzo Mchunu is said to have warned that the province is not ready for the conference

Players: ANC provincial chair Stan Mathabatha (far left) is relying on support from Florence Radzilani (second left). Mathabatha’s ally, Danny Msiza (far right), will not will not be contesting because he had to abide by the step-aside ruling. Photo: Antoio Muchave/ Sowetan/Gallo Images

ANC’s Limpopo conference a game changer

Insiders say that the Limpopo provincial conference will only produce one outcome, which could mean Stan Mathabatha is destined for a national position

To 2024? ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Conference battles and alliances will determine Ramaphosa’s ANC future

A busy year looms for Ramaphosa and allies as he fights to lead the ANC and the country come 2024.

Replacement: Cyril Ramaphosa and Zweli Mkhize during then outgoing ANC president Jacob Zuma’s final speech at the party’s 54th national elective conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre on December 16, 2017 in Johannesburg. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo)

Lobbying for the next ANC president has started

Although Cyril Ramaphosa has avoided speculation over his availability for a second term, his deputy, David Mabuza, has already indicated that he is up for the job.

ANC van at Malamulela, campaign workers were putting up posters ahad of the local elections on the 1st of November. ANDYMKOSI

Dip in ANC support for Ramaphosa leaves second term an open question

While Danny Msiza’s faction is gaining ground in Limpopo, those close to him say it does not necessarily mean Ramaphosa will be affected

Not briefed: Police Minister Bheki Cele (left) and police commissioner Khehla Sitole’s testimony at hearings into the July riots suggest monumental crime intelligence failures. (Jaco Marais/ Netwerk24/Gallo Images)

The security cluster remains the thorn in the ANC’s side

Despite a shake-up in defence and intelligence, the security cluster remains shaky ahead of potentially explosive elective conferences

Two provincial secretaries insist the deadlock over Gwen Ramokgopa was part of an effort by the Ramaphosa faction to usurp their powers.
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ANC halts mayoral elections in Limpopo

The party’s provincial secretary says the appointment of new mayors will wait until dispute investigations are completed

Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

ANC fears more violence at branch meetings

Party secretaries have beefed up security as tensions at branch general meetings rise

Comrades in arms: (from left) Stanley Mathabatha, Florence Radzilani, Soviet Lekganyane, Bishop Israel Makamu and Daniel Msiza during the ANC’s Limpopo provincial conference in June 2018 in Polokwane. The party has reinstated Radzilani and Msiza, who are among the people implicated in the looting of VBS Mutual Bank. (Photo: Antonio Muchave/Gallo Images/Sowetan)

VBS looting haunts the ANC in Limpopo

The ANC is facing a revolt over the looting of VBS bank, which took money from poor communities, with warnings of electoral consequences in 2021 local elections

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says government will implement all recommendations made in the forensic report to the letter, including the filing of criminal and civil suits against those implicated. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Axed VBS mayors now face possible criminal charges

Mayors from Makhado, Vhembe, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Collins Chabane, Makhuduthamaga, Giyani and Elias Motsoaledi municipalities were fired on Monday

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Nowhere to hide: Treasury says it will leave no stone unturned in order to hold Dudu Myeni to account for a botched SAA deal and we talk about land

Dozens of Eastern Cape residents supported Chief Mehlomakhulu and called on MPs enact legislation that would transfer the land back to tribal authorities. (Govan Whittles/M&G)

ANC still tied up in faction-driven court challenges

Although the party has won some of its provincial court battles, it still faces several more

The ANC’s Soviet Lekganyane wants to combat the party’s reputation for corruption.

Soviet ready to clean shop

The outspoken politician hopes to regain public confidence in the ANC

“The best way to move forward is that we need a mixed leadership. A leadership with different perspectives

Ramaphosa wants ANC to go back to the people

Despite a national leadership being elected, factional divides continue to plague the organisation and have been visible at provincial level

Cleared Limpopo premier stays put

Cleared Limpopo premier stays put

The ANC task team which has been investigating irregularities at the Limpopo conference in December has cleared Cassel Mathale and his executive.