Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The City of Tshwane's procurement woes have reached a boiling point, with the latest debacle being the seemingly endless delay in appointing a panel of attorneys for general legal work and recoveries for a three-year period. This tender, which opened in January this year, has been extended three times, with various law firms expressing frustration and disappointment at the city's snail-paced adjudication process. The tender, valued at

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian The Lepelle Nkumpi Local Municipality is on the cusp of a new era, and the excitement is building. With just 10 days left to go until the highly anticipated Investment Conference, Mayor Councillor Dr Merriam Molala's vision for a smart town is set to revolutionize the economy and transform the lives of thousands. Dr Molala, a visionary leader with a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, has brought a wealth of knowledge an

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a move that underscores the ANC’s delicate balancing act, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been granted special leave from party activities as he faces a corruption probe and allegations of political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The decision, confirmed by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, comes amid growing pressure on Mchunu to step aside while

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson and National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian In a gripping testimony before Parliament's ad hoc committee, Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Andrea Johnson revealed the dark underbelly of corruption in South Africa's policing system. Johnson's words painted a picture of a system under siege

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) today, outlining the government's fiscal strategy and economic outlook. According to Godongwana, the budget deficit is expected to narrow to 2.7% of GDP by 2028/29, a level last achieved in 2008/09. This development has been hailed as a significant improvement in the country's fiscal outlook. The 2025 MTBPS ha

The Azanian,Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Mpho "General MoAfrika"Dube. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, Founder, and Publisher of The Azanian The Azanian's official launch at the Atrium Boutique Hotel in Polokwane marked a significant milestone in the publication's journey. Although The Azanian was formed three years ago, this launch marked a new chapter in our commitment to telling the stories that have been overlooked and changing people's lives through impactful jou