Xenophobia offers a simple but misleading explanation for a complex crisis. It reframes mass unemployment, failing public services and weak governance as a question of belonging
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity
The ANC Youth League president said if the police did not do their job, young South Africans would ‘take our country from people who are hijacking it’
The party says its decline has been worsened by communication failures, while opponents dominate social media with sharp messaging and emotional appeal
The infighting points to internal strife which could hurt the party in the region in next year
Sources said Gwamanda had brought the motion out of anger after being dropped as a member of the mayoral committee
The deputy national police commissioner argued that two members of parliament should recuse themselves because they are complainants in criminal cases against him
Patriotic Alliance sources say that despite investigations into the deputy president’s links to murder suspect Katiso Molefe, they have confidence in him
In collaboration with crooks, political mafias have emerged in which private fortunes are being built on plundered public wealth
Kunene, the PA’s deputy president, resigned as a councillor after links to murder suspect Katiso Molefe
Suspended Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene has resigned from his roles in the City of Johannesburg
The Patriotic Alliance deputy president was present during the arrest on Monday of Katiso “TK” Molefe, who is accused of murdering Oupa Sefoka, otherwise known as DJ Sumbody
The matter is set to be heard at the Johannesburg high court on 23 July
The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom
The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents
Siliziwe Mbambo also said that according to the case file, the mother of Joshlin Smith threatened to assault her own grandmother
Instead of focusing on trying not to lose the local government elections next year, the comrades are already eyeing who takes control of the party in 2027
Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes
ActionSA has ruled out future coalition agreements with the Democratic Alliance.
The battered Economic Freedom Fighters has not fielded candidates for any Durban by-elections
