Suspended acting head of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Julius Mkhwanazi. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Johannesburg - In a stunning display of incompetence, suspended acting head of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Julius Mkhwanazi has conceded that he wrongly authorized the use of blue lights on private company vehicles, a move that has raised serious questions about his leadership and judgment. Mkhwanazi's testimony before the Mad

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Pretoria - Sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is fighting to save his job, defending his decision to disband the National Political Killings Task Team (NPKTT) as "inevitable" before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday. Mchunu, who was placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025, told the commission that the NPKTT was always meant to be a temporary structure, establish

Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Mayor Cllr Given Moimana. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality has received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024/2025 financial year from the Auditor General of South Africa, Ms. Tsakani Maluleke, a testament to the sterling leadership and financial sound discipline of Mayor Cllr Given Moimana and his administration. The unqualified audit opinion is a significant achievement, reflecting the municip

Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, MEC Tonny Rachoene. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo, South Africa - In a bid to boost the province's internal capacity, Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has welcomed 140 newly appointed employees to the Public Service. The new recruits will be joining the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, led by MEC Tonny Rachoene, as part of the 7th Administration's efforts to strength

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

Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Deputy President Paul Mashatile stole the show at the World AIDS Day commemoration in Limpopo, delivering a powerful keynote address that highlighted South Africa's progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The event, officiated by Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, brought together government leaders, traditional authorities, and community members to ren