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MPE'S LEADERSHIP LEGITIMIZED AS ANC'S PETER MOKABA REGION ACHIEVES UNITY
John Mpe, the Chairperson of the Peter Mokaba Region. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a significant development for the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo, John Mpe, the Chairperson of the Peter Mokaba Region, has been vindicated as the party's provincial secretary declared his leadership legitimate. This announcement follows a Special Regional General Council (RGC) meeting, attended by senior officials, including Provincial Deputy Chairperson Florence R
Mpho Dube
Nov 17


THEPA REINSTATED AS EMPD SPOKESPERSON AFTER MADLANGA COMMISSION APPEARANCE
Lt-Col. Kelebogile Thepa By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Lt-Col. Kelebogile Thepa has been reinstated as the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson, following her testimony at the Madlanga Commission. The City of Ekurhuleni's decision follows an internal review of the EMPD's communications arrangements and aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the department. Thepa's reinstatement is seen as a corrective go
Mpho Dube
Nov 17


RACHOENE SHINES AT CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT, DRIVES LIMPOPO'S INFRASTRUCTURE AHEAD
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene has put the province on the map, representing Limpopo with distinction at the 2025 Construction Summit in Boksburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa's message of hope resonated with Rachoene's vision for accelerated infrastructure development in the province. Rachoene's presence at the su
Mpho Dube
Nov 17


US Opposition Threatens to Derail G20 Johannesburg Leaders' Declaration
SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and US Pr esident Donald Trump. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The G20 Summit in Johannesburg is facing an uncertain future as the United States has made it clear that it will oppose the issuance of a Leaders' Declaration, opting instead for a weaker Chair's Statement. This move has dimmed the prospects of a consensus declaration, with the US citing reasons that have sparked controversy. President Donald Trump's decision not to atten
Mpho Dube
Nov 17


Ramaphosa's Fate Hangs in the Balance: ANC Infighting Intensifies
Former President Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian A power struggle within the African National Congress (ANC) has reached a boiling point, with calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down and the party's leadership to be replaced by a national task team led by former president Thabo Mbeki. The controversy began with a letter circulated among senior ANC members in the Eastern Cape, sparking speculation about Ramaphosa
Mpho Dube
Nov 17


Ramaphosa Fights Back: 'Name a Date, Stop the Cowardice' - ANC President Dares Detractors Amidst Phala Phala Scandal and Election Setback
President Cyril Ramaphosa. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired a warning shot at his critics, challenging them to name a date for his resignation and accusing them of discussing his exit "in dark corners like cowards". This bold move comes as the ANC announces the outcome of the #ANCNEC vote to fill two vacancies in the National Working Committee (NWC). However, Ramaphosa's leadership is facing intense scrutiny, with deep-roote
The Azanian
Nov 17
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