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ANC Nkangala secretary says EFF’s political demands threaten stability in local governance MIDDELBURG – The EFF has cornered the ANC to deliver on its promise to reward them with two other positions in the Steve Tshwete municipality. The red berets said this is a promise contained in a deal they struck with the ANC at…
ANC vows to regroup after loss, sees by-election as test for 2026 local elections EMALAHLENI – The Democratic Alliance (DA) maintained dominance in eMalahleni’s Ward 24 in a tight by-elections contest held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The party wrestled against the African National Congress (ANC) to retain the seat it won in the 2021…
MPUMALANGA – Responding to calls for gender parity within his administration, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu reshuffled his cabinet, replacing Fidel Mlombo, the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sports, and Recreation, with former Emalahleni mayor Leah Mabuza. This move comes as part of the Premier’s obligation to adhere to the governing party’s principle that mandates 60% female…
By-election victory and surge in support highlight renewed voter confidence MIDDELBURG—The African National Congress (ANC) has not only maintained its dominance in two Mpumalanga wards following the recent by-elections held on August 28 but also managed to increase its voter support compared to the 2021 local government elections. Paulos Macaleni Mnisi and Bhekumuzi Sunboy Makhubela…
8-month-old MK party ascends to second place Middelburg – The African National Congress (ANC) has maintained its dominance in ward 10 of the Steve Tshwete municipality during the by-elections conducted on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. The fiercely contested by-elections, which aimed to fill a vacant position following the death of councillor Gift Maseko in June,…
MIDDELBURG – The Secretary General of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Marshall Dlamini, has refuted allegations that a fallout between party leaders led to the unprecedented resignation of Julius Malema’s deputy and close ally, Floyd Shivambu. Shivambu publicly declared his resignation from the EFF, the party he played a pivotal role in founding in 2013,…
MIDDELBURG – The countdown has begun for the eagerly awaited by-elections in Steve Tshwete’s Ward 10, which includes the Eastdene and Hlalamnandi areas. With only a few days remaining, four political parties are vigorously campaigning to secure the majority of votes in the upcoming by-elections, scheduled for August 28, 2024. The by-elections are set to…
DELMAS – The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Victor Khanye municipality is alleging that service delivery is politicised in the municipality. The party has, therefore, revealed its intention to propose a motion demanding that the municipality fulfil its service delivery mandate impartially and allocate funds equitably across all communities. The decision follows complaints received by the…
Ndlovu Dreams of 0% Young Graduates’ Unemployment Rate, Zero Poverty Rate and 2.1 Million People Working MPUMALANGA – Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has extended an open invitation to all Mpumalanga citizens to adopt what he calls a “business unusual” stance to realise his ambitious dream for the province. Premier Ndlovu was addressing the opening of…
MPUMALANGA – A spotlight will shine on a number of areas as Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu delivers his official opening address of the 7th Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature this morning, July 31, 2024. Ndlovu, who became Premier on June 18, 2024, is expected to share the government’s priorities on a wide range of issues, including economic…
