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Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?

By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng premier and co-convenor of the ANC in the province. Photo: X

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The ANC in Gauteng believes it is on track to secure at least 40% of the vote in the 2026 local government elections (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Mbalula targeting Lesufi in ‘proxy battle’ ahead of 2027 ANC conference

Sources say Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi is not a threat to the ANC secretary general, but could be collateral damage

8 min read
The president of the ANC Veterans League Snuki Zikalala.

ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria

The veterans league wants the vetting to be done on every card carrying ANC member and those who wish to join the party

  • Eyaaz
4 min read