Despite having some of its candidates not accepted due to what it calls IEC glitch, the ANC says almost 97 percent of its members are ready to contest elections. Currently councilor candidates from 45 political parties including the ANC were not loaded onto the IEC system on its 28 August deadline. But at the last count, the ANC loaded over nine thousand candidates with some candidates in six councils including Mangaung, Umshwathi, Sundays River Valley and Walter Sisulu not allowed. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg earlier today, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says although the numbers are few, they have a substantial numbers of their members allowed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze....

Despite having some of its candidates not accepted due to what it calls IEC glitch, the ANC says almost 97 percent of its members are ready to contest elections. Currently councilor candidates from 45 political parties including the ANC were not loaded onto the IEC system on its 28 August deadline. But at the last count, the ANC loaded over nine thousand candidates with some candidates in six councils including Mangaung, Umshwathi, Sundays River Valley and Walter Sisulu not allowed. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg earlier today, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says although the numbers are few, they have a substantial numbers of their members allowed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze....

 ANC nomination problems could trigger political fallout: Professor Dirk Kotz

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC nomination deadline.

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to  Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to&nbsp; Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

Afrika Mayibuye announces Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate.

National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg, Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the November Local Government Elections. Zigebe previously served as the UDM's National Secretary-General. The announcement was made by the party's Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Nkwankwa, in Alexandra today. Nkwankwa has encouraged Zigebe to take the UDM's message to communities across the city, saying the party is ready to listen, work and govern. Sibahle Motha reports... 

National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg, Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the November Local Government Elections. Zigebe previously served as the UDM's National Secretary-General.&nbsp;The announcement was made by the party's Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Nkwankwa, in Alexandra today. Nkwankwa has encouraged Zigebe to take the UDM's message to communities across the city, saying the party is ready to listen, work and govern. Sibahle Motha reports...&nbsp;

Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the UDM's mayoral candidate for Johannesbu

Goitseone Moremi o buisana le motlhankela yo mogolo wa IEC kwa Limpopo, Nkaro Mateta tebang le ditlhopo tsa tlaleletso tse di tla tshwarwang kwa Thabazimbi.

Goitseone Moremi o buisana le motlhankela yo mogolo wa IEC kwa Limpopo, Nkaro Mateta tebang le ditlhopo tsa tlaleletso tse di tla tshwarwang kwa Thabazimbi.

MOTSWEDING FM TSELE LE TSELE: THABAZIMBI BY-ELECTIONS

Gauteng-A Tshwane employee and others has been arrested after being caught red handed trying to steal a transformer in Laudium in Pretoria West. The police were alerted by community members after they saw heavy duty trucks and a lot of people trying to load pieces of the transformer in the trucks. City of Tshwane municipality Spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says the implicated employee will face internal disciplinary action. .....

Gauteng-A Tshwane employee and others has been arrested after being caught red handed trying to steal a transformer in Laudium in Pretoria West. The police were alerted by community members after they saw heavy duty trucks and a lot of people trying to load pieces of the transformer in the trucks. City of Tshwane municipality Spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says the implicated employee will face internal disciplinary action. .....

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The South African National Civic Organisation in KwaZulu-Natal has overturned its decision to not supporting the ANC in the province. SANCO announced in June this year that it had parted ways with the ANC. It cited various reasons including the failure of the ANC to be accountable. SANCO says it will support the ANC in the 2026 local government elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Provincial Secretary of SANCO in KZN, Sizwe Cele

The South African National Civic Organisation in KwaZulu-Natal has overturned its decision to not supporting the ANC in the province. SANCO announced in June this year that it had parted ways with the ANC. It cited various reasons including the failure of the ANC to be accountable. SANCO says it will support the ANC in the 2026 local government elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Provincial Secretary of SANCO in KZN, Sizwe Cele

SANCO in KwaZulu Natal overturn their decision to not support the ANC

Presidential and parliamentary elections is under way in Namibia. The election is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling Swapo party. It would also determine whether Swapo, which has been in power since independence in 1990, retains its dominance or becomes another former liberation movement to lose its grip on power.  For the latest we are now joined on the line by our correspondent in Nambia, Nixon Tasakana

Presidential and parliamentary elections is under way in Namibia. The election is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling Swapo party. It would also determine whether Swapo, which has been in power since independence in 1990, retains its dominance or becomes another former liberation movement to lose its grip on power.  For the latest we are now joined on the line by our correspondent in Nambia, Nixon Tasakana

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