US President Donald Trump stated that the blockade will target ships entering or leaving Iranian ports, but US Central Command clarified that it will "not impede" ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz to or from other countries. Iran's armed forces have threatened to retaliate, calling the US move an "act of piracy". By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The US has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports, effective today, April 13, 2

The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has embarked on intensive national process to identify and headhunt capable mayoral candidates from across society. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered.   The African National Congress (ANC) has announced plans to embark on an intensive national process to identify and headhunt capable mayoral candidates from across society, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said. This move

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has slammed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for snubbing ANCYL following his recent cabinet reshuffle. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has slammed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for snubbing ANCYL in the cabinet reshuffle, saying the youth league should demand answers from the premier. "You must go to the Prime Minister of Gauteng to ask for lights, you

Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new federal leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. In a decisive moment for South Africa's opposition, Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new federal leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), succeeding John Steenhuisen. The 39-year-old Cape Town mayor secured a landslide 67% of the vote, defeating Sedibeng caucus leader Sibusiso Dyonase. This victory marks a signif

Limpopo MEC for Health, Mme Dieketseng Mashego, this week officially handed over a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art neonatal ward at Nkhensani Hospital. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered.  Giyani, Limpopo - In a significant milestone for the province's healthcare delivery, Limpopo MEC for Health, Mme Dieketseng Mashego, this week officially handed over a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art neonatal ward at Nkhensani Hospital, under Prem

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. The relationship between the ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP) is on the rocks ahead of the local election, with ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula calling it "traumatic". The SACP has decided to contest the elections alone, leading to tension between the two parties. Mbalula said the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) will have to decide how to handle the relationship with the SACP