President Samia Suluhu Hassan. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Tanzania is reeling from its worst post-election violence in decades, with reports of hundreds killed and over 200 arrested for treason. The protests, sparked by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's disputed re-election, have left a trail of destruction and raised concerns about the country's stability. According to reports, the death toll varies, with some sources claiming around 700 people were killed, whi

The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Polokwane, South Africa - The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe, has launched a game-changing Smart Revenue Recovery, Enhancement and Digitization Programme, marking a significant milestone in the city's journey towards modernization. The programme, which involves the installation of 50,000 smart meters across Polokwane, Seshego, and Ma

Former minister  Dr Malusi Gigaba and ANC Member of Parliament appeared in court alongside four former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, and Thamsanqa Jiyane. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Former public enterprises minister Dr Malusi Gigaba has appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, facing corruption charges related to three Transnet contracts he signed during his tenure. Gigaba, an ANC Member of Parliament, was accompanied by

Sensei Thomas Sekhale, Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe and Sensei Peter Malatji. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Polokwane, South Africa - In a stirring display of civic pride, the Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe, bid farewell to two of the city's finest karate athletes as they prepare to represent South Africa on the international stage. Sensei Peter Malatji, a dedicated municipal employee, and Sensei

MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego. MEC Mashego recently led a powerful Disability Rights Awareness Day engagement with department staff, emphasizing the importance of equality, empathy, and accountability in healthcare delivery. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo, South Africa - As she marks her first year in office, MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego, is reflecting on a year of significant achievements in promoting disability rights, inclusive healthca

Former ANCYL President Dr Malusi Gigaba. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that ANC NEC member and former public enterprises minister Dr Malusi Gigaba has been charged with corruption and will step aside from party activities. This decision follows Gigaba's court appearance on Tuesday, where he faced charges related to three Transnet contracts signed during his tenure as minister. The charges are part of a wider inve