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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Facing mounting criticism over politically connected appointments, Higher Education Minister Nqabane has withdrawn the entire slate of SETA board chairpersons, a list that included senior ANC figures and family members of top officials.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

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Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

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.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

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

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

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.

Cape Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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).

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

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.

Cape Argus News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

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.

Weekend Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

Cape Argus News
Theolin Tembo|Published

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.

News South Africa Western Cape
Theolin Tembo|Published

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.

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Willem Phungula|Published

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?

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published