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Denial: The suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu (above), has described the allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against him as ‘wild’. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Senzo Mchunu speaks after 12 cops arrested over R360m Medicare contract

The suspended police minister says the arrests are only the beginning and that his actions, alongside Idac investigations, were key to stopping the illegal contract

Embattled Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. File photo: X

New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually

Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour

Cogta and Salga are  pushing for an amendment Bill that seeks to remove the undue influence of smaller parties on the appointment of political office bearers in municipalities to be approved as law by next year’s elections.
 (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities

The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said

DA leader in Gauteng Solly Msimanga. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work

The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink

Legal township establishment processes exist to ensure that urban development is safe, serviced and sustainable.

Behind Kleinfontein and other illegally established residential areas

Kleinfontein is just one of about 17 other illegally established housing developments in Tshwane

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Tshwane and Johannesburg: Lessons from coalition governments

It’s not about which party politicians represent, it’s about their willingness to embrace servant leadership and work together for the good of all the people

Plan of action: Michael Beaumont, chairperson of ActionSA, says the party wants to build on its success ahead of the local government elections in 2026. Photo: Gallo Images

ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains

The party wants to use its growing influence in Gauteng metros to consolidate its presence

Hole in the bucket: Interruptions in the supply of clean water may disrupt eThekwini’s December holiday season. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Rand Water reveals 2.5 billion litres of water is lost daily by Gauteng municipalities

With the City of Johannesburg losing 40% of its water, the government has advised residents to get tanks and capture rain water to ease the burden

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

The mayor-go-round must stop

The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments

Nasiphi-Moya says her focus is on Tshwane residents, not politics. Photo supplied

New Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya vows to expose corrupt city officials

The capital’s new mayor will focus on resolving long-standing tensions with labour, coalition management, and service delivery

Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson Helen Zille. (Marco Longari/AFP)

Zille vows DA payback in Ekurhuleni, eThekwini over Tshwane mayoral vote

The ANC must ‘watch this space’ the DA federal chairperson says

ActionSA councillor and former deputy mayor Nasiphi Moya has been elected as the new mayor of Tshwane through a secret ballot. (Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

ActionSA clinches its first mayor in Tshwane

The ANC endorsed Nasiphi Moya as the mayor in the metro This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Point of departure: President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (above). Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, from the DA, did not
attend the signing.

GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’

No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy

Democratic Alliance mayor Cilliers Brink was removed through a vote of no confidence brought by the ANC and supported by ActionSA.
 (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images)

ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

ANC insiders insist Lesufi played no part in removing the Democratic Alliance’s Brink from his position last week

ANC deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane. (Ntswe Mokoena)

Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink

The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Democratic Alliance mayor Cilliers Brink was removed through a vote of no confidence brought by the ANC and supported by ActionSA.
 (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Workers celebrate as Cilliers Brink is ousted as Tshwane mayor

The city has 14 days to elect a new mayor

Action SA chairperson Michael Beaumont. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

ActionSA and DA both woo ANC as Tshwane coalition talks reach impasse

ActionSA has ruled out future coalition agreements with the Democratic Alliance.

Hesitant: ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli. Photo: Darren Stewart/Getty Images

ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane

ActionSA has promised positions to the ANC and EFF but the former ruling party is cautious of the city’s poor finances and service delivery failures

ANC parliamentary chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

ANC national leadership to decide whether its worth toppling DA in ‘broke’ Tshwane metro 

The ANC chief whip believes the party might be punished in the local government elections over failed services in the capital if it takes power now

Aspirant: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is the Economic Freedom Fighters’ candidate for Gauteng’s premier, pitting him against the ANC’s Panyaza Lesufi and the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Msimanga. Photo: OJ Koloti/Gallo Images

Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng

The Economic Freedom Fighters look to Tshwane to boost one million voter target for Gauteng