Political News
MIDDELBURG – The Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has reaffirmed the party’s decision to contest state power in the upcoming 2026 local government elections. Speaking to the Highveld Chronicle during the May Day rally at Kees Taljaard Stadium in Middelburg, Mapaila clarified that while the SACP will contest the elections…
NKANGALA – The ANC in Nkangala has downplayed speculation that the resignation of former eMalahleni Speaker Mduduzi Nkosi, popularly known as Mswati, was prompted by a memorandum of grievances submitted by residents. The party confirmed that Nkosi has been redeployed as a councillor in the Nkangala District Municipality (NDM). This follows his resignation last week,…
eMalahleni – The Executive Mayor of eMalahleni Local Municipality, Cllr Vusi Nhlapho, has released two Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) from their official duties with immediate effect following their arrest on allegations of bribery and corruption.Jerry Dijana, MMC for Development Planning, and Busi Hlumbane, MMC for Technical Services, were arrested by the Hawks on…
MPUMALANGA — The Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu, has announced that the investigation into the debatable R2 million laptop procurement by the provincial Education Department is at an advanced stage and will be finalised soon, with findings expected to be made public next week. On Tuesday, April 22, Premier Ndlovu confirmed, in a statement, that a…
EMALAHLENI – The African National Congress (ANC) in Nkangala has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the issue surrounding eMalahleni Speaker Mduduzi Nkosi to draw attention to itself. Nkosi is facing rejection from eMalahleni communities, who marched on April 2, demanding his immediate removal following allegations of corruption, ill-discipline, and dividing the community. The…
NKANGALA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) staged coordinated service delivery protests across Victor Khanye and eMalahleni municipalities on Friday, 28 March 2025, raising concerns over deteriorating basic services and growing frustration among residents. In Victor Khanye, EFF and community members braved the rain to participate in the protest, which highlighted a range of issues…
MPUMALANGA – EFF Mpumalanga leader Collen Sedibe has dismissed allegations that he is wanted by police for violating a protection order. Sedibe told the Highveld Chronicle that he was concerned about false rumours being circulated in an attempt to damage his reputation. “I get worried when people use the media to spread fake news and…
EMALAHLENI – Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and residents of Ward 14 staged a peaceful demonstration on February 17, 2025 to submit a memorandum to the eMalahleni Local Municipality. The memorandum, presented by Esther Molepo, a Provincial Command Team (PCT) member of the EFF deployed in the eMalahleni Subregion, outlined critical service delivery…
MPUMALANGA – Efforts by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to oust Govan Mbeki Mayor Nhlakanipho Zuma were unsuccessful, as Zuma remains in the hot seat. The party had filed a motion of no confidence against Zuma, citing service delivery failures in the municipality. A difference of five votes separated the councillors, with those from the Freedom…
MPUMALANGA – The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has appointed a new leadership team for the Mpumalanga province, according to a statement released on January 16, 2025. As part of the leadership changes, the MKP requested the voluntary resignation of three members from the Mpumalanga legislature, citing that their actions had brought the party into “disrepute”….
