Former KZN Provincial Secretary Bheki Mtolo is no longer at the helm but will serve as one of the 67 additional members of the PTT. Following a disappointing performance in the national elections, that led the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to disband the provincial structure and announce a new Provincial Task Team (PTT). The…
As part of Umkhonto WeSizwe Party’s commitment to growth and development the party’s National High Command has appointed new regional structure in Harry Gwala, this is after the National High Command has been appointing and electing provincial and regional structures aiming to promote greater representation and participation within the party. At a media briefing held…
Small shop owners in Kokstad have expressed frustration with the GKM municipality’s alleged failure to address their concerns and provide timely support. Despite their willingness to comply with municipal bylaws, many entrepreneurs claim they have faced significant challenges in obtaining trading licenses. When this publication was speaking with some business owners, they reported paying for…
The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has been making waves with its decision to reconfigure the provincial leadership in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Despite the NEC’s statement on continuing with the reconfiguration, speculation and uncertainty still linger, particularly among the KZN community. The reconfiguration process involves direct engagements with regional structures in KZN, followed by a comprehensive…
Oppositions accused the ANC of violating IEC rules for allegedly campaigning during the voting period. The opposition parties in Matatiele Local Municipality are crying foul, accusing IEC for violating its rules in the by-elections held at ward 10 under Matatiele local municipality on Wednesday the 12 of February 2025. The by-elections were held to fill-in…
“Apparently, there are rumours of multiple student accommodations, but only one person seems to be benefiting from the tenders.” Students at Esayidi TVET College (Kokstad campus) are facing accusations of attempting to disrupt the ongoing exams at the campus. This development comes after the learners staged a protest last week, taking to the streets and…
Pondoland Cannabis Belt Association in Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo district accused the Eastern Cape Rural Development, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Medigrow for forcing cultivation hemp in their land. The Mpondoland cannabis growers stand united in firm opposition saying they reject the ongoing attempts to force hemp cultivation. According to the Pondoland Cannabis Belt…
