According to the statement issued by the DA, the party is proud of the leadership it has deployed to senior positions in the Government of Provincial Unity. The DA has worked tirelessly to fight against corruption, promote accountability, and ensure equal opportunities for all. As per the statement, under the leadership of Finance MEC Francois…
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…
Kruger has no authority to take over the human resource, treasury, marketing, finance, and any other operational functions of Ithala. Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) in Harry Gwala region welcomes the decision by the Pietermaritzburg High Court; this is after Judge Muzi Ncube ruled that Johannes Kruger has no right to take over the operational and…
Donald Trump’s recent statement about investigating alleged human rights violations in South Africa sent shockwaves throughout the country. While the political implications of his words are still being debated, the economic consequences of the statement could have far-reaching effects on South Africa’s trade relationships, investment, and growth. This publication spoke with independent economist Mthobeli Mankahla…
Sonyoka refused to be the victim of unemployment; instead she rolled up her sleeves and stumbled upon an unexpected opportunity. Meet the cake whisperer from Umtata, a 37-year-old Busisiwe Sonyoka a baker with a sweet passion that’s taking the town by storm. After discovering her love for baking in a 2023 class, she took the…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) fight against VAT hike that was set for the 1st of May 2025 has succeeded, this follows after the DA’s application to interdict the VAT increase. Their win comes after the Minister of Finance decision to forgo the increase. According to the DA this development marks a major victory for them,…
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…
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…
“If the DA was never part of this municipality, we still feel that maybe some of the things would not have happened,” The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in Matatiele Local Municipality, Wonga Potwana, has commended the former mayor’s work Sonwabile Mngenela, particularly in ensuring service delivery to all wards, this praise comes after the municipality…
In a meeting held on 12 September 2025 between African National Congress (ANC) officials and the ANC Caucus of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, the ANC instructed its caucus to “affirm the order of the Bargaining Council in the Council meeting and desist from appealing the outcomes.” This decision pertains to the reinstatement of Zamile Sikhundla…
