The South African Communist Party (SACP) has announced its intention to independently contest the 2026 Local Government Elections, breaking away from its longstanding alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). The party plans to finalize its strategy at its 5th Special National Conference in two weeks. This move follows its previous independent participation in the Metsimaholo Municipality elections in the Free State. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP national spokesperson Dr. Alex Mashilo 

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has announced its intention to independently contest the 2026 Local Government Elections, breaking away from its longstanding alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). The party plans to finalize its strategy at its 5th Special National Conference in two weeks. This move follows its previous independent participation in the Metsimaholo Municipality elections in the Free State. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP national spokesperson Dr. Alex Mashilo

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Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, says the city has reached an agreement with Eskom to pay the over 6 billion Rand municipal debt over a period of 5 years. This as she was updating the nation on the city's recovery progresses. She spoke to SakinaKamwendo 

Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, says the city has reached an agreement with Eskom to pay the over 6 billion Rand municipal debt over a period of 5 years. This as she was updating the nation on the city's recovery progresses. She spoke to SakinaKamwendo

Tshwane Mayor reaches agreement with Eskom to pay metro's over R6 billion debt, over a period of 5 years

The ANC National Working Committee meeting called to discuss the challenges facing the KZN Provincial leadership is set to begin shortly at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The meeting follows a visit by the top brass of the ANC to KZN last month to meet with the PEC and regional leaders. This after the election setback in that province which saw the ANC losing its majority with the newly formed MK Party becoming its main rival. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter,  Ntebo Mokobo and Former Gauteng premier, Mbhazima Shilowa

The ANC National Working Committee meeting called to discuss the challenges facing the KZN Provincial leadership is set to begin shortly at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The meeting follows a visit by the top brass of the ANC to KZN last month to meet with the PEC and regional leaders. This after the election setback in that province which saw the ANC losing its majority with the newly formed MK Party becoming its main rival. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter,  Ntebo Mokobo and Former Gauteng premier, Mbhazima Shilowa

"Let's see where we have gone wrong and this wrong would have happened across the board, not just in the 2 or 3 provinces" - Former Gauteng premier, Mbhazima Shilowa on ANC zooming in on KZN and Gauteng post-elections

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted road safety as a critical issue as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy a milestone celebrated alongside pressing challenges. Speaking at the launch of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to address the alarming statistics outlined in the 2023 Road Traffic Management Corporation report. The report revealed over 11,800 road deaths last year, with pedestrian fatalities, speeding, and alcohol as major contributors. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Simon Zwane.

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted road safety as a critical issue as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy a milestone celebrated alongside pressing challenges. Speaking at the launch of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to address the alarming statistics outlined in the 2023 Road Traffic Management Corporation report. The report revealed over 11,800 road deaths last year, with pedestrian fatalities, speeding, and alcohol as major contributors. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Simon Zwane.

SACP intends to contest 2026 Local Government Elections independently

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