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Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry
Facing mounting criticism over politically connected appointments, Higher Education Minister Nqabane has withdrawn the entire slate of SETA board chairpersons, a list that included senior ANC figures and family members of top officials.
The ANC's tough stance on illegal immigration: Six key points to understand
Explore the ANC's new initiative against illegal immigration and discover how it could reshape South Africa's socio-political landscape.
No place for the corrupt: ANC challenges all parties to match its zero-tolerance stance
The ANC has implemented a step-aside rule that requires members who are formally charged with corruption or other serious crimes to voluntarily withdraw from party and government activities, failing which they may face suspension.
ANC celebrates by-election performance and renewed commitment to communities
The ANC expresses gratitude for its by-election success, reaffirming its commitment to the people and the renewal of its core values.
EFF slams ‘unconstitutional’ removal of its MP Sihle Lonzi over question on Gwede Mantashe’s son
The EFF has condemned the removal of MP Sihle Lonzi from a parliamentary meeting after he questioned the appointment of Gwede Mantashe's son to a SETA board.
Gwede Mantashe's son's appointment to SITA board sparks outrage and cries of nepotism
Nkabane approved the selections, but the DA and EFF criticised them, citing possible nepotism, cadre deployment, and the politicisation of important organisations in charge of skills development
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi removed from meeting over Gwede Mantashe’s son’s SETA appointment
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was forcibly removed from a parliamentary meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, igniting a political storm.
ANC and DA clash over informal settlements in Tshwane
ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and DA chief whip Ofentse Madzebatela engage in a heated debate over the rise of informal settlements in Tshwane, with accusations flying regarding accountability and governance failures.
Leaked list reveals ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board
A leaked list reveals controversial appointments to SETA boards, sparking political backlash as prominent ANC figures are chosen. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau condemns the appointments as political patronage and calls for accountability.
ANC demands probe into MPs’ ‘shameful’ Israel trip amid Gaza genocide case
The ANC and other critics have emphasised that the trip was not authorised by Parliament or the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
Mchunu: Mashatile convoy shooting not linked to ANC politics or VIP security
The investigation into the shooting of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s vehicle remains ongoing, with final findings expected in due course.
Mbalula: ANC must win elections outright to bypass DA resistance in GNU
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, said that the party must secure an outright majority in the next elections to advance its transformation agenda and counter the Democratic Alliance's legal challenges.
ANC pours cold water on MK Party's call for AG to probe ditched Budget speech
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
ANC dismisses MK Party’s audit request over Budget Speech cost
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board, according to leaked list
DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau criticises the latest SETA board appointments as blatant political patronage, raising alarms over the increasing politicisation of public institutions and demanding accountability from Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
ANC rejects MK Party's audit request over ditched Budget speech costs
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
Tensions escalate between ANC and Malatsi over future of SITA
ANC Communications spokesperson Imraan Subrathie warns that Minister Malatsi's decentralisation plans for SITA could jeopardise job security and economic growth in South Africa's ICT sector.
Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's death: Mashatile speaks out
Deputy President Paul Mashatile discusses the recent departure of Afrikaners to the US and the reopening of the inquest into the mysterious death of anti-apartheid leader Chief Albert Luthuli.
First wave of Afrikaner refugees departs for the US, AfriForum blames the GNU
The GNU has defended itself against the false information that AfriForum and Solidarity have provided to Trump’s administration.
‘Exodus of Fear’: First Wave of Afrikaner Refugees Departs for US, AfriForum says GNU is to blame
The GNU has defended itself against the false information that AfriForum and Solidarity have provided to Trump’s administration.
Despite cancellation, Cape Town honours Nakba on Keffiyeh Day
Despite the cancellation of the Keffiyeh Day protest in Cape Town due to inclement weather, the spirit of solidarity for Palestine continues with events planned to commemorate Nakba Day.
Inclement weather cancels World Keffiyeh Day event in Cape Town
Despite the cancellation of the World Keffiyah Day silent protest in Cape Town due to severe weather, the spirit of solidarity for Palestine remains unbroken.
MKP says letters threatening expulsion of KwaZulu-Natal MPLs are fake
The Umkhonto weSizwe Party said letters, claiming to be from party president Jacob Zuma threatening the expulsion of five KwaZulu-Natal MPLs, are fake.
MK Party accuses ANC of abusing state resources ahead of Mpofana by-election
As the Mpofana by-election approaches, can the ANC defend itself against allegations of abusing state resources for political gain?
Mashatile assures MPs: State resources will not fund ANC power struggles
Deputy President Paul Mashatile assures Parliament that state resources will not be misused in the lead-up to the 2027 ANC elective conference, amidst ongoing allegations of political misconduct.