Written in his own capacity by Sibonelo Tshonga (ANC and ANCYL Member) Nomagqwathekana Branch Ward 20 Winnie Madikizela Mandela Sub Region. – When the dust has died down, it would be important for ANC members in Alfred Nzo to truly reflect on the current state of the ANC in the region, and be honest about…
UMkhonto Wesizwe Party has raised concerns about the lives of South Africans who depend on ARS to live their healthy normal life, this follows after the US President Donald Trump decision to stop funding health-care programmers in South Africa. MKP says it is a devastating impact of the withdrawal of PEPFAR funding by the US…
By Dr Hlumelo Mgudlwa (PhD) For the first time in over 30 years, African National Congress, has lost national elections even though it remained a major party determining and leading the coalition government. This comes after a dramatic and a steady decline in their electoral performance over the years. In 2004 under the stewardship of…
MKP calls for South African government to intervene and save Ithala. The struggle continues as Umkhonti WeSizwe Party embarked on a picket march against the liquidation of Ithala Bank by the Prudential Authority outside Ithala Bank at Bulwer and Ixopo branch under Harry Gwala Region. This follows an ongoing court case by Ithala SOC Limited…
The Economic Freedom Fighters forced the Speaker of Matatiele Local Municipality to adjourn the special virtual council meeting that was scheduled for the 26 of February. The EFF councillors accused the speakers of the council Nonzwakazi Ngwanya of deliberately holding a virtual meeting to discuss burning issues of the institution which they believe is unfair….
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…
