ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian In a significant boost to his leadership ambitions, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula's allies have won key positions in the Tshwane Regional Conference, putting him in pole position to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa. The newly elected ANC Greater Tshwane Region Regional Executive Committee (REC) features a strong Mbalula-aligned team, with Bonzo Modise as Chairperson, Tlangi Mogale as De

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) are at a crossroads, with the ANC's National General Council (NGC) resolving that SACP members should recuse themselves from the party's joint election structures. This move comes after the SACP announced its decision to contest the 2026 local government elections independently, sparking

President Cyril Ramaphosa. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian President Cyril Ramaphosa has emerged stronger after the ANC's fifth National General Council (NGC), sending a clear warning to GNU partners, particularly the Democratic Alliance (DA), that the party will not retreat on its transformation agenda. Delivering the closing address of the NGC, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the ANC's commitment to the Government of National Unity (GNU), but emphasized that it must be an

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The decommissioning and donation of Polokwane International Airport's Instrument Landing System (ILS) has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with The Azanian seeking answers from Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL) on the questionable decision-making process. As we reported earlier, the R30 million ILS, procured in2005, has been out of commission since 2024, with a book value of R1.5 million. Now, questions are being raised

Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian In a momentous occasion that underscores her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Limpopo's citizens, Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has officially welcomed 2881 Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the department's fold, cementing their permanent absorption and marking a major milestone in the province's healthcare journey. Speaking at the induction ceremony held at Bolivia Lodge, MEC Mashe

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Fikile Mbalula, the ANC Secretary General, is facing accusations of encroaching on the party's internal affairs after his ally, Dada Morero, was defeated by Loyiso Masuku in the recent Johannesburg regional conference. Mbalula's swift dismissal of Masuku's potential mayoral ambitions has raised eyebrows, with many interpreting it as an attempt to exert control over the party's decision-making p