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

ANC Johannesburg Regional Chairperson Loyiso Masuku. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's bid to dominate the party's Gauteng structures has suffered a major setback after his ally, Dada Morero, was defeated by Loyiso Masuku in the Johannesburg regional conference. Masuku, who is aligned to Gauteng Provincial Coordinator Panyaza Lesufi, secured a narrow victory, winning 184 votes to Morero's 149. The defeat is seen as a significa

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The African National Congress (ANC) Greater Tshwane Region is holding its crucial three-day elective conference starting Saturday, where it will choose a new leadership to steer the party in the capital city. The 12th regional conference is taking place under the theme: “Renew, Rebuild and Unite for the Consolidation of People’s Power.” The conference is proceeding despite attempts to interdict it, which were unsuccessful. This has