ANC Sekhukhune Region Secretary Tala Mathope. By Mpho Dube | Editor‑in‑Chief, The Azanian 25 December 2025 — Johannesburg In a blunt, no-nonsense address that felt more like a pep talk from a battle-weary comrade than a political speech, ANC Sekhukhune Region Secretary Tala Mathope warned his fellow party members: “Throwing stones at each other won’t win us the next election — it’ll cost us our municipalities.” Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated ANC Limpopo Provincial C

The ANC, symbolized by the elephant, is facing significant challenges as it prepares for the 2026 local elections, with its support dwindling in key urban areas, a trend observed in recent elections, where the party's vote share has been steadily decreasing, from 45.59% in 2021 to 40.18% in 2024. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its way. The party that once led the struggle for freedom and equality in South Africa has bec

Top: Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. Bottom: Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is facing intense backlash and a probe by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over alleged racist and sexist remarks made during a press conference in Pretoria. The controversy surrounds comments Broos made about Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and h

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In the high-stakes drama unfolding at the Madlanga Commission, a masterclass in advocacy was on full display – but even the most brilliant performance couldn't salvage a sinking ship. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC's valiant efforts to rehabilitate Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's crumbling testimony ultimately succumbed to the minister's own self-destructive tendencies. Ngcukaitobi, a silk at t

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The African National Congress (ANC) is reeling from internal divisions that threaten to consume the party, with factions vying for power and influence. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's triumphant victory over US President Donald Trump at the G20 Summit, the ANC's internal strife shows no signs of abating. The enemy, it seems, is themselves, as they've lost sight of the party's greater good a

Mpho Dube, Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian. Tune in to Thobela FM's Tabakgolo Programme Today! Join us live on SABC Thobela FM today, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 as we digest the recent G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Our esteemed guest, Mpho Dube, Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian, will share his expert insights on the summit's outcomes and implications for Africa. Topic: G20 Summit: An African Perspective Time: 12: