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A Leader of Leaders: Mayor John Mpe Turns Heat Into Harmony at Seshego IDP Session
Executive Mayor Makoro John Mpe steps down from the stage to address residents from Ward 14 during the 2026/27 Draft IDP/Budget Consultation at Ngaoko Ramahlodi Sports Complex, Monday 20 April 2026. After a loud call for attention from the ward, Mpe calmly called order, gave the community the floor, and ensured their grievances were minuted. The moment ended with applause — a hallmark of his hands-on, consummate leadership. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. F
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MMC Tlangi Mogale Mobilises Full-Scale Road Assessment Drive as Tshwane Prepares for May Resurfacing Blitz
MMC Tlangi Mogale inspects damaged road surfaces with ANC ward councillors and departmental officials. The team is finalising the list of priority routes for Tshwane’s May resurfacing programme. Tshwane, 20 April 2026. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Tshwane MMC for Roads and Transport Tlangi Mogale led a city-wide road assessment drive today, taking her department and ward councillors street
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The R5 Million Question: Top Cop Accused of Taking Kaizer Chiefs Boss’s Bribe to Bury Murder Dockets
Suspended Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela pictured during a media briefing on 19 April 2026, where she made allegations of corruption against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Kaizer Chiefs executive Bobby Motaung. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. Mbombela did not sleep on Saturday. Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela walked into a press room
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A Leader of Leaders: Mayor John Mpe Turns Heat Into Harmony at Seshego IDP Session
Executive Mayor Makoro John Mpe steps down from the stage to address residents from Ward 14 during the 2026/27 Draft IDP/Budget Consultation at Ngaoko Ramahlodi Sports Complex, Monday 20 April 2026. After a loud call for attention from the ward, Mpe calmly called order, gave the community the floor, and ensured their grievances were minuted. The moment ended with applause — a hallmark of his hands-on, consummate leadership. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. F
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
MMC Tlangi Mogale Mobilises Full-Scale Road Assessment Drive as Tshwane Prepares for May Resurfacing Blitz
MMC Tlangi Mogale inspects damaged road surfaces with ANC ward councillors and departmental officials. The team is finalising the list of priority routes for Tshwane’s May resurfacing programme. Tshwane, 20 April 2026. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Tshwane MMC for Roads and Transport Tlangi Mogale led a city-wide road assessment drive today, taking her department and ward councillors street
Mpho Dube
20 hours ago
The R5 Million Question: Top Cop Accused of Taking Kaizer Chiefs Boss’s Bribe to Bury Murder Dockets
Suspended Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela pictured during a media briefing on 19 April 2026, where she made allegations of corruption against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Kaizer Chiefs executive Bobby Motaung. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. Mbombela did not sleep on Saturday. Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela walked into a press room
Mpho Dube
21 hours ago
Politics
A Leader of Leaders: Mayor John Mpe Turns Heat Into Harmony at Seshego IDP Session
Executive Mayor Makoro John Mpe steps down from the stage to address residents from Ward 14 during the 2026/27 Draft IDP/Budget Consultation at Ngaoko Ramahlodi Sports Complex, Monday 20 April 2026. After a loud call for attention from the ward, Mpe calmly called order, gave the community the floor, and ensured their grievances were minuted. The moment ended with applause — a hallmark of his hands-on, consummate leadership. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. F
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
MMC Tlangi Mogale Mobilises Full-Scale Road Assessment Drive as Tshwane Prepares for May Resurfacing Blitz
MMC Tlangi Mogale inspects damaged road surfaces with ANC ward councillors and departmental officials. The team is finalising the list of priority routes for Tshwane’s May resurfacing programme. Tshwane, 20 April 2026. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Tshwane MMC for Roads and Transport Tlangi Mogale led a city-wide road assessment drive today, taking her department and ward councillors street
Mpho Dube
20 hours ago
The R5 Million Question: Top Cop Accused of Taking Kaizer Chiefs Boss’s Bribe to Bury Murder Dockets
Suspended Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela pictured during a media briefing on 19 April 2026, where she made allegations of corruption against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Kaizer Chiefs executive Bobby Motaung. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. Mbombela did not sleep on Saturday. Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela walked into a press room
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21 hours ago
Motoring
BREAKING: Bolsheviks Party Calls for Radical Accountability Ahead of SOPA
Bolsheviks Party General Secretary, Seun Mogotji, lambasted the government for its failure to maintain infrastructure, citing the crumbling R25 road and Philadelphia Hospital as examples of "political neglect" and "institutional decay". By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. As the Limpopo Provincial Government prepares to deliver its State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Thursday, the Bolsheviks Party of South Africa is sounding the alarm
Mpho Dube
Mar 4
Mchunu's Downfall: A Trail of Allegations and Interference
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. It doesn't rain but pours for Senzo Mchunu, the suspended police minister, as allegations of witness coercion, interference in investigations, and corruption continue to mount against him. The Madlanga commission, investigating allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, has heard shocking testimony from two k
Mpho Dube
Jan 28
LESUFI WINS ROUND ONE: ANC PREMIER SURVIVES NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has emerged victorious after the Democratic Alliance's (DA) motion of no confidence against him failed to gain traction in the provincial legislature. The motion, which accused Lesufi of mishandling corruption allegations and negligence, was defeated as most parties in the legislature refused to support the DA's proposal. In a significant blow to the DA, only their memb
Mpho Dube
Nov 15, 2025
Sports
MAYOR MPE HAILS PETER MOKABA’S LEGACY AS HE LAUNCHES 2026 POLOKWANE CITY MARATHON TO INSPIRE ACTIVE NATION
Executive Mayor links late icon’s karate skills and gumboot spirit to city’s rise as SADC sporting hub; R200 000 Comrades qualifier set for 02 May Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe launching the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon as a living tribute to Mokaba’s belief in an active body and an active mind. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Polokwane — Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe invoked
The Azanian
4 days ago
Pirates Unleash Fury in 6-0 Thrashing of Galaxy
Relebohile Mofokeng was named Man of the Match, capping off a memorable performance with his first hat-trick for the Pirates first team. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. Orlando Pirates delivered a ruthless performance away to TS Galaxy, piling on the goals to walk off 6-0 victors in their Betway Premiership encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The match produced the Buccaneers' biggest winning margin so far this season, an
The Azanian
Mar 23
MAKORO FOUNDATION’S MARCH MADNESS: A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF SOCCER, MUSIC & MARATHON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF JOHN MAKORO MPE
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The Makoro Foundation, forged by the consummate leader John Makoro Mpe—ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Chairperson and Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality—has declared March 2026 a month of unforgettable community celebration. Inspired by the vibrant billboard announcing “The Month of March Belongs to Makoro Activities,” the foundation is set to host three thrilling events that will ignite the spirit of
Mpho Dube
Mar 3
Opinions & Comments
The ANC-SACP marriage: A decaying empire
The marriage between the ANC and SACP has been over for years, and what's left is just a facade, a Potemkin village of an alliance that's more about maintaining power than serving the people. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The recent announcement by the South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the local elections alone has sent shockwaves through the country's political landscape, exposing the crumbling foundations of a relation
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Apr 11
A REASON TO BE A PROUD GENERATION
ANCYL Provincial Secretary Phineas Sebola is newly elected ANC Limpopo PEC member who writes in his personal capacity. By Phineas Sebola In the Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte, Karl Marx remarks that “Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted from the past. The tradition of all dead generations weighs like a nightmare on the
The Azanian
Mar 30
Limpopo ANC's Unity Gamble: Can It Deliver?
Unity Slate ... This ticket is expected to bring together various factions within the party and provide a sense of stability and continuity. However, unity comes at a cost. The conference's outcome will likely precipitate a cabinet reshuffle, with several MECs potentially losing their positions and perks. This is a necessary evil, as the party needs to refresh its leadership and bring in new blood. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The Af
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Mar 20
Travel
MAYOR MPE HAILS PETER MOKABA’S LEGACY AS HE LAUNCHES 2026 POLOKWANE CITY MARATHON TO INSPIRE ACTIVE NATION
Executive Mayor links late icon’s karate skills and gumboot spirit to city’s rise as SADC sporting hub; R200 000 Comrades qualifier set for 02 May Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe launching the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon as a living tribute to Mokaba’s belief in an active body and an active mind. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Polokwane — Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe invoked
The Azanian
4 days ago
LEBOWAKGOMO GETS READY FOR A SOULFUL RNB NIGHT: “SOUL MEETS CLASSIC RNB”
Lebowakgomo, the historic former capital of the Lebowa Bantustan in Limpopo, South Africa, is buzzing with excitement as music lovers prepare for an unforgettable evening of soul and classic R&B. On Good Friday, 03 April 2026, at 4 PM, the Capital Royal Shisanyama in Lagos gaSefako, Zone A, will host the electrifying event “Soul Meets Classic RnB” , presented by Bandox & Friends . The night, hosted by charismatic MC Mary , will feature a stellar lineup of artists – Bandox , S
The Azanian
Mar 30
MAKORO FOUNDATION’S MARCH MADNESS: A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF SOCCER, MUSIC & MARATHON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF JOHN MAKORO MPE
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The Makoro Foundation, forged by the consummate leader John Makoro Mpe—ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Chairperson and Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality—has declared March 2026 a month of unforgettable community celebration. Inspired by the vibrant billboard announcing “The Month of March Belongs to Makoro Activities,” the foundation is set to host three thrilling events that will ignite the spirit of
Mpho Dube
Mar 3
Entertainment
MAYOR MPE HAILS PETER MOKABA’S LEGACY AS HE LAUNCHES 2026 POLOKWANE CITY MARATHON TO INSPIRE ACTIVE NATION
Executive Mayor links late icon’s karate skills and gumboot spirit to city’s rise as SADC sporting hub; R200 000 Comrades qualifier set for 02 May Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe launching the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon as a living tribute to Mokaba’s belief in an active body and an active mind. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Polokwane — Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe invoked
The Azanian
4 days ago
LEBOWAKGOMO GETS READY FOR A SOULFUL RNB NIGHT: “SOUL MEETS CLASSIC RNB”
Lebowakgomo, the historic former capital of the Lebowa Bantustan in Limpopo, South Africa, is buzzing with excitement as music lovers prepare for an unforgettable evening of soul and classic R&B. On Good Friday, 03 April 2026, at 4 PM, the Capital Royal Shisanyama in Lagos gaSefako, Zone A, will host the electrifying event “Soul Meets Classic RnB” , presented by Bandox & Friends . The night, hosted by charismatic MC Mary , will feature a stellar lineup of artists – Bandox , S
The Azanian
Mar 30
MAKORO FOUNDATION’S MARCH MADNESS: A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF SOCCER, MUSIC & MARATHON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF JOHN MAKORO MPE
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The Makoro Foundation, forged by the consummate leader John Makoro Mpe—ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Chairperson and Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality—has declared March 2026 a month of unforgettable community celebration. Inspired by the vibrant billboard announcing “The Month of March Belongs to Makoro Activities,” the foundation is set to host three thrilling events that will ignite the spirit of
Mpho Dube
Mar 3
Lifestyle
MAYOR MPE HAILS PETER MOKABA’S LEGACY AS HE LAUNCHES 2026 POLOKWANE CITY MARATHON TO INSPIRE ACTIVE NATION
Executive Mayor links late icon’s karate skills and gumboot spirit to city’s rise as SADC sporting hub; R200 000 Comrades qualifier set for 02 May Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe launching the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon as a living tribute to Mokaba’s belief in an active body and an active mind. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Polokwane — Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe invoked
The Azanian
4 days ago
LEBOWAKGOMO GETS READY FOR A SOULFUL RNB NIGHT: “SOUL MEETS CLASSIC RNB”
Lebowakgomo, the historic former capital of the Lebowa Bantustan in Limpopo, South Africa, is buzzing with excitement as music lovers prepare for an unforgettable evening of soul and classic R&B. On Good Friday, 03 April 2026, at 4 PM, the Capital Royal Shisanyama in Lagos gaSefako, Zone A, will host the electrifying event “Soul Meets Classic RnB” , presented by Bandox & Friends . The night, hosted by charismatic MC Mary , will feature a stellar lineup of artists – Bandox , S
The Azanian
Mar 30
MAKORO FOUNDATION’S MARCH MADNESS: A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF SOCCER, MUSIC & MARATHON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF JOHN MAKORO MPE
By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The Makoro Foundation, forged by the consummate leader John Makoro Mpe—ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Chairperson and Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality—has declared March 2026 a month of unforgettable community celebration. Inspired by the vibrant billboard announcing “The Month of March Belongs to Makoro Activities,” the foundation is set to host three thrilling events that will ignite the spirit of
Mpho Dube
Mar 3
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