“The EFF is the leader of the society we create and others follow”. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Matatiele Sub-region has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all learners have access to quality education. This is in line with the party’s founding manifesto, which lists “Free quality education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation” as one of…
According to the statement issued by the DA, the Democratic Alliance KwaZulu-Natal (DA KZN) has taken note of the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) decision to withdraw from the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KZN. While the DA respects the NFP’s prerogative, it questions the motive behind this decision. The DA is aware that the…
In a show of unity and commitment to taking the ANC back to the people, the ANC Kokstad Sub-regional Task Team (SRTT) hosted a soccer and netball tournament on December 13, 2025. The event was held at Bhogweni Stadium for football and Shayamoya High School for netball, under the theme “Taking the ANC back to…
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) officially welcomed Cllr. Godfrey Ganya as a member of the District Council following a swearing-in ceremony held on December 15, 2025. Cllr. Ganya, directly elected by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from Ward 27 in Matatiele, replaces the late Cllr. Mawande Magadla. The ceremony, presided over by Speaker of…
Alfred Nzo District Municipality Mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana, has submitted his intention to resign, with his departure set to take effect on 31 December 2025. The African National Congress (ANC) in the region confirmed receiving his resignation letter, but declined to reveal who may replace him, saying the matter remains an internal process. Mhlelembana’s resignation follows…
“Our responsibility is to ensure we make a meaningful contribution to the Matatiele Local Municipality so that service delivery reaches our people efficiently.” The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Matatiele have officially elected a new Sub-Regional structure, following the resolution to dissolve the previous regional leadership in order to strengthen grassroots visibility and service to…
“We don’t like the conduct of certain REC members, especially one particular individual who is the regional spokesperson.” The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has lifted the suspension of its regional secretary cde Lihle Chalo , following a directive from the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). The decision was made…
The official handover of the long-awaited Tebe-Tebe bridge over the Umzimvubu River has triggered a political row, with both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) Alfred Nzo Region claiming major roles in the project’s completion. The bridge, delivered under the government’s Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme, was handed over by Minister of…
“The timing of this so-called suspension raises serious concerns.” A power struggle within the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of Regional Secretary Lihle Chalo. The suspension, which was announced on November 11, 2025, has sparked a heated debate within the organization,…
“I send our condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). His contributions will be greatly missed.” More words of condolence are still pouring in to the Magadla family following the passing of EFF Councillor Mawande Magadla, who died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 43. The…
