Politics

Vote of no confidence in Mkhondo

The African National Congress will institute a vote of no confidence in the current executive in order to reclaim the mayoral chain today. According to ANC deputy provincial chairperson Speedy Mashilo, “We won that local...

Investigation underway after councillor’s murder in Mkhondo

Three armed men shot an ANC councillor and three others dead in Mkhondo last Friday. According to the police, Sibonelo Ntshangase was dropped off by a friend, Sizwe Mbingo who was driving a bakkie. Three...

Ramaphosa wins second term as Mpumalanga emerges with no candidate

By Bongani Hlatshwayo The outcome of the results of the election of the new office bearers was expected, although there was a bit of hesitancy with the strong fight exerted by Dr Zweli Mkhize for...

ANC member shot dead at BGM in Kanyamazane

A member of the African National Congress was shot dead on the way to a Branch General Meeting at Ward 21, Kanyamazane yesterday. Norman Ngwenya succumbed to his injuries while another member was injured. The...

EFF wins Ward 11 in Nkomazi Municipality

The EFF has unseated the African National Congress in Ward 11 KaHhoyi, Nkomazi in the by-elections. READ | Today marks 45 years since Steve Biko’s death The ANC only garnered 34% while the EFF received 58%. Mafia...

Today marks 45 years since Steve Biko’s death

Today marks the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement, Bantu Stephen Biko’s 45th anniversary since his death. Biko died in police custody in Pretoria Central Prison. He was just 30 years old when he died...

Will Mandla Msibi step aside?

Much as murder accused, delegates elected Mandla Msibi to the Top 5 position during the 13th Mpumalanga Provincial Elective Conference in absentia yesterday. He will step aside from the position until his court case is...

ANC conference court interdict dismissed

The Johannesburg High Court dismissed a court interdict to stop the ANC provincial conference from proceeding on Friday. READ | WATCH | Man arrested for setting ANC offices alight It was announced during yesterday’s conference proceedings by...

“Mpumalanga ready for provincial conference” – President Cyril Ramaphosa

Following several disputes in different branches of the African National Congress in Mpumalanga, the president says the province is ready to hold the conference. READ | ANC Provincial Conference hangs in the balance This was during a...

ANC Provincial Conference hangs in the balance

The long-awaited ANC provincial conference is postponed again for the umpteenth time. Provincial convenor, Mandla Ndlovu, confirmed the postponement. He said the conference will, however, sit this month. READ | ANC expels Nkomazi mayor from the party “The...

ANC expels Nkomazi mayor from the party

By Bongani Hlatshwayo The provincial ANC has expelled Nkomazi Local Municipality’s executive mayor, Johan Mkhatshwa. It also expelled the Speaker and five other councillors. They also reported that it will send a letter to the IEC...

ANC Provincial Conference goes to Nkangala

By Bongani Hlatshwayo The long-awaited ANC provincial conference will finally take place during the first week of March, after being postponed for the umpteenth time. The Acting Provincial Secretary revealed this on the sidelines of the...