2026 municipal electionslatest news & developments
Thorny issue: Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and Joburg mayor Dada Morero.

ANC’s ‘own goals’ raise alarm

Senior ANC leaders warn that controversies over Nkabane, Morero and Lesufi could cost the party crucial support in Johannesburg

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Returning: Floyd Shivambu formed Mayibuye iAfrika after being fired as secretary general of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party.

Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect

The new political movement is aiming to challenge established parties in KwaZulu-Natal in next year’s local government elections

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The SACP has long agitated for more autonomy and influence over state policy.

Mbalula: SACP’s decision to contest elections will split members

There are concerns that the decision will weaken the ANC in future elections

  • Eyaaz
4 min read