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journalist with News24 | previously: The Star. The Sunday Independent. Sowetan. Mail&Guardian. City Press | Fellow @risj_oxford (2025)
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Mandla Mandela puts up his hand to be mayor of Eastern Cape municipality

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| brnw.ch
Should SAFA have sacked Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka after the visa bungle that delayed their World Cup departure? Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later. Yes, fire him immediately Wait until after the tournament He deserves another chance Results Yes, fire him immediately 72% - 7739 votes No, too risky right now 3% - 340 votes Wait until after the tournament 20% - 2152 votes He deserves another chance 4% - 446 votes
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Bongekile Macupe | 5 years, 1 fire, zero accountability: Politicians fail Charlotte Maxeke

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana visited Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in May following the release of the Public Protector’s report. The author writes that she is tired of performative politics and that problems at the hospital should have been fixed a long time ago. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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Mandla Mandela puts up his hand to be mayor of Eastern Cape municipality

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Mandla Mandela is a candidate for mayor of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Eastern Cape. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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Bongekile Macupe | 5 years, 1 fire, zero accountability: Politicians fail Charlotte Maxeke

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By Bongekile Macupe 
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You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Enter recipient email address Subscribers can listen to this article Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana visited Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in May following the release of the Public Protector’s report. The author writes that she is tired of performative politics and that problems at the hospital should have been fixed a long time ago.
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MK Party suspends chief whip with immediate effect amid corruption probe Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
MK Party chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi has been suspended from the party. Marvin Charles/News24 MK Party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, “with immediate effect”, pending an internal investigation into corruption. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the party said Mokoena-Zondi’s suspension followed a meeting between party president Jacob Zuma and national party officials.
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Battle for impeachment committee chair between Rise Mzansi’s Gana and UAT’s Mahlatsi

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By Bongekile Macupe , Jan Gerber 
| brnw.ch
After winning its first Emfuleni township ward, do you believe the DA can make more inroads with black working-class voters?– Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
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Battle for impeachment committee chair between Rise Mzansi’s Gana and UAT’s Mahlatsi

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By Bongekile Macupe , Jan Gerber 
| News24
13m ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana Jan Gerber/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial.
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IEC calls for respect, tolerance of its work ahead of November poll

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
The IEC launched its communication campaign on Wednesday ahead of the local government elections in November. X/@NationalCoGTA The IEC urged tolerance and respect for its work ahead of the local government elections, emphasising ethical communication and fact-based public discourse. Its chairperson Mosotho Moepya highlighted the collective duty to protect electoral integrity and urged young people to register and vote.
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Tolashe, Cele referred to the ANC’s disciplinary committee for bringing party into disrepute Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
Former Cabinet ministers Sisisi Tolashe (pictured) and Bheki Cele have brought the ANC into “disrepute”, the party alleges. Storm Simpson/News24 Former ministers Bheki Cele and Sisisi Tolashe are two of five ANC members who have been referred to the party’s national disciplinary committee for allegedly bringing it into disrepute. Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula revealed this when he addressed the media at Luthuli House on Tuesday.
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ANC heavy hitters say no to Joburg mayoral job

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By Carol Paton, Bongekile Macupe 
| brnw.ch
You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Enter recipient email address Subscribers can listen to this article ANC heavy hitters, including former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa, are not interested in being the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial.
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Mbalula warns against vigilantism amid anti-immigrant protests

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
Earlier this week, hundreds of unemployed Gauteng residents marched through industrial areas in Ekurhuleni, demanding jobs they claim are being given to undocumented foreign nationals. Ntwaagae Seleka/News24 ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula stated that South Africa is a constitutional democracy that cannot allow vigilante groups to operate outside the law. Mbalula’s remarks follow heightened tensions from March and March movement protests in Durban and Ekurhuleni.
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Bongekile Macupe | Buti Manamela had the advantage – and squandered it

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| News24
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article While Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela may have delayed accountability, he has not escaped it, writes the author. Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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Oscar Mabuyane to lead ANC Eastern Cape interim structure

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article ANC Eastern Cape former chairperson Oscar Mabuyane will lead party’s interim structure. ANC Eastern Cape/Facebook Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Start your FREE trial now Already a subscriber?
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Glynnis Breytenbach appointed DA chief whip

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Glynnis Breytenbach is the DA’s new chief whip. Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu The DA has appointed Glynnis Breytenbach as its new chief whip. The post became vacant when George Michalakis was elected parliamentary leader to serve as a bridge between the party’s caucus and federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis. News24 reliably learnt from DA insiders on Monday morning that Michalakis had announced Breytenbach as the new chief whip.
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Glynnis Breytenbach appointed DA chief whip

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By Bongekile Macupe 
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The DA has appointed Glynnis Breytenbach as its new chief whip. The post became vacant when George Michalakis was elected parliamentary leader to serve as a bridge between the party’s caucus and federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis. News24 reliably learnt from DA insiders on Monday morning that Michalakis had announced Breytenbach as the new chief whip. It is the prerogative of the parliamentary leader to appoint a chief whip of his choice. More to follow.
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WATCH | Can it get any worse than the dysfunctional Ditsobotla Municipality?

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| brnw.ch
You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Enter recipient email address Subscribers can listen to this article Addi, Judy and young TJ Logan are looking forward to hitting the road in their kitted out recreational vehicle. Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment.
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Gungubele tipped for Ekurhuleni mayoral leadership as ANC’s hunt for metro mayors ramps up

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By Siyamtanda Capa, Bongekile Macupe , Carol Paton
| The Lead (Podcast)
4h ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Mondli Gungubele, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, is tipped to return to Ekurhuleni as mayor. Supplied/GCIS Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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Gungubele tipped for Ekurhuleni mayoral leadership as ANC’s hunt for metro mayors ramps up

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By Siyamtanda Capa, Bongekile Macupe , Carol Paton
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DA unveils team deployed to impeachment committee on Phala Phala

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis is going to lead the five-member team that is going to form part of the impeachment committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter. In a statement on Friday, DA deputy chief whip Baxolile Nodada said the delegation that will be led by Michalakis will include Nodada himself, Glynnis Breytenbach, Karabo Khakhau and Nazley Sharif.
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DA unveils team deployed to impeachment committee on Phala Phala

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By Bongekile Macupe 
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DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis is going to lead the five-member team that is going to form part of the impeachment committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter. In a statement on Friday, DA deputy chief whip Baxolile Nodada said the delegation that will be led by Michalakis will include Nodada himself, Glynnis Breytenbach, Karabo Khakhau and Nazley Sharif.
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ANC NEC closes ranks over Phala Phala, rallies behind Ramaphosa

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By Bongekile Macupe , Siyamtanda Capa, Soyiso Maliti 
| brnw.ch
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ANC NEC closes ranks over Phala Phala, rallies behind Ramaphosa

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By Bongekile Macupe , Siyamtanda Capa, Soyiso Maliti 
| The Lead (Podcast)
17m ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article ANC national officials at a special NEC meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday night. @MYANC/X Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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Anti-migrant protests are the work of ‘opportunists’, says Ramaphosa

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that South Africa is not xenophobic amid anti-migrant protests. Phando Jikelo/Parliament of SA President Cyril Ramaphosa denies South Africa is xenophobic, attributing recent anti-migrant violence to opportunists exploiting grievances. He highlighted the strain of undocumented migration on services and called for legal measures to address it.
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Litigious EFF, MKP ask Parly Speaker Didiza to act on Phala Phala ruling ‘immediately’ or...

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
The EFF and MKP have asked Parliament to urgently establish an impeachment committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bongekile Macupe/News24 The EFF has given Speaker Thoko Didiza 48 hours to form an impeachment committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Constitutional Court ruling. The court found the National Assembly’s rejection of a Section 89 panel report unconstitutional, prompting the EFF and MK Party to demand urgent action.
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‘SA not xenophobic’: Magwenya urges African states to confront reasons why people leave Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya addressed the media on Wednesday urging African leaders to address migration’s root causes and rejected claims of widespread xenophobia in the country. Storm Simpson/News24 Vincent Magwenya, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, has urged Africa to address migration’s root causes. Magwenya rejected claims of widespread xenophobia, citing crime and migration complexities, and called for constructive continental dialogue on migration issues.
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Bongekile Macupe | Blue, but not diverse: The DA’s non-racial claim doesn’t add up

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
13m ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Geordin Hill-Lewis, following the announcement last month that he is the new DA leader. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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EXPLAINER | Will Phala Phala sink Ramaphosa’s political career?

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article The Constitutional Court will make a ruling on the Phala Phala matter on Friday. Graphic – Sharlene Rood. Images: Storm Simpson/News24; South African Police Service Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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Local government elections to be held on 4 November Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the 2026 local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026. He gave the date on Thursday at the President’s Coordinating Council at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, where he is meeting with mayors, premiers and government officials. He did so after consultation with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa.
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By-elections: PA snatches another Western Cape ward from the DA

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
The Patriotic Alliance has won another ward in the Western Cape. Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images The PA has once again snatched a ward from the DA in the Western Cape, this time in by-elections in Stellenbosch and George on Wednesday, while the DA has won a ward from the ANC. Since the 2021 local government elections, the PA has steadily been eating the DA’s support in the Western Cape. In February, the PA overwhelmingly won Ward 16 in George, with 65.26% to the DA’s 34.25%.
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International community, including US, sends Freedom Day well-wishes to SA Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing a Freedom Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein on Monday. X/@PresidencyZA South Africa marked 32 years of democracy on Freedom Day, commemorating the first democratic elections on 27 April 1994. The US and King Charles sent well-wishes, while local parties criticised ongoing inequality and lack of safety. Political leaders called for unity, ethical governance and for crime to be addressed to make freedom a lived reality.
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We attend G20 by rumour, says Ramaphosa at global inequality dialogue

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the global inequality crisis during a Wits Business School address emanating from South Africa’s G20 presidency. South Africa continues its G20 work on inequality, backed by nations like Brazil and Norway, despite US opposition. Ramaphosa highlighted a report by Professor Joseph Stiglitz showing inequality’s severe impact on global progress and democracy.
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The woman who nailed Matlala’s corrupt police tender is now top cop

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By Carol Paton, Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article President Cyril Ramaphosa flanked by Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and newly appointed acting national police commissioner Puleng Dimpane. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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Ramaphosa appoints acting national commissioner after Masemola placed on suspension

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as acting national police commissioner, suspending Fannie Masemola over criminal charges linked to a R360 million police tender. Dimpane, police CFO since 2018 and praised for her professionalism and integrity, will lead the police service during this period. Ramaphosa hinted at further action regarding Masemola if the court case in which he is involved drags on.
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Court orders Zambia to return Lungu’s body to SA mortuary

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
A clergyman speaks at the altar during the Requiem Mass for former Zambian president Edgar Lungu at Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church in Hillbrow. Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe The Gauteng High Court has ordered the Zambian government to return late President Edgar Lungu’s body to a South African mortuary after a family dispute. Lungu’s family opposes a state funeral in Zambia, citing neglect during his life, and claims his body was unlawfully handed to the SAPS.
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Car gift scandal: Mbalula says Minister Tolashe could be ‘dropped’ if code was breached

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said that if Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe (pictured) has broken the code of ethics governing Cabinet members, she will be dropped as a minister. @ANCWLeague/X ANC’s Fikile Mbalula stated that Minister Sisisi Tolashe could be removed if found to have breached Cabinet ethics over undisclosed car gifts. Tolashe claims the cars were for the ANC Women’s League, but they are registered under her children’s names.
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Rodgers bows out of DA KZN race to focus on business and governance

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
DA KZN leader Francois Rodgers is not seeking a third term in the upcoming provincial congress. DA KZN/Facebook Francois Rodgers, DA leader in KwaZulu-Natal, will not seek re-election, focusing on his role as MEC of Finance until his term ends. A leadership contest is under way between Sithembiso Ngema and Mzamo Billy, with nominations closing on 20 April and the congress scheduled for 9 May.
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EFF member hails Malema as ‘our Jesus’, while rivals stress ‘no one is above the law’

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for discharging a firearm but was granted leave to appeal his sentence. Mixed reactions followed the sentence, with some praising the rule of law and others calling it excessive or politically motivated. Malema remains an MP during the appeal, with the EFF and supporters vowing to stand by him, citing systemic targeting of their leader.
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‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
President Cyril Ramaphosa defends appointing Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s US ambassador, citing his qualifications and diplomatic experience. The appointment has sparked mixed reactions, with criticism from the EFF, ActionSA, and right-wing groups, citing concerns over Meyer’s past affiliations. Ramaphosa emphasises Meyer’s neutrality and ability to recalibrate US-South Africa relations, urging support for his role.
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DA congress: ‘We’ve always known he will lead us,’ says Hill-Lewis’ peers

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By Bongekile Macupe , Siyamtanda Capa
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article New DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis addressed delegates at the party’s federal congress in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Sunday. Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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DA congress: Msimanga’s vision to grow the party in rural areas

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Solly Msimanga was elected the DA’s federal chairperson on Sunday and hopes to expand the party’s reach into rural areas in preparation of the 2029 elections. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Solly Msimanga, the newly elected DA federal chairperson, aims to expand the party’s reach into rural areas ahead of the 2029 elections. Msimanga’s unexpected victory over Ivan Meyer followed a nationwide campaign to connect with delegates and promote his vision.
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Hill-Lewis to have ‘eyes and ears’ in Cabinet as possible reshuffle beckons

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By Sune Payne, Bongekile Macupe , Carol Paton
| The Lead (Podcast)
16m ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Geordin Hill-Lewis is likely to reshape the DA’s Cabinet contingent should he be elected DA leader. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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Interview | ‘We saved DA from woke, left, ethno-populism’ - Helen Zille

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By Adriaan Basson , Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Outgoing DA federal council chair Helen Zille speaking to News24 on the first day of the DA's federal congress at Gallagher Estate, Midrand. Rosetta Msimango/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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Former DA leaders Zille, Leon confident in party’s new crop as generational shift looms

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By Jan Gerber , Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Former party leaders Helen Zille and Tony Leon expressed confidence in the party’s direction on the eve of the DA’s federal congress at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, on Saturday and Sunday. Graphic: Mihle Mdashe/News24 Image credit: Chris McGrath/Gallo Images; OJ Koloti/Gallo Images Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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ANC to start headhunting ‘capable’ mayoral candidates, says Mbalula Original

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general. Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images The ANC plans to headhunt and allow communities to propose names of mayoral candidates ahead of the local government elections. This was announced by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula at a press briefing on Thursday at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where the party is holding a special national executive committee meeting.
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Horn vs Sarupen: A hard choice and ‘good problem to have’ for DA in race to succeed Zille

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By Sune Payne, Soyiso Maliti , Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article At this weekend’s elective congress of the DA, one race attracting attention is the chairperson of the federal council, the party’s highest decision-making body between congresses. Laird Forbes/Gallo Images Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial.
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ANC in the Eastern Cape faces fresh threat to its provincial conference

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
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ANC veterans slam Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle, question EFF’s Dunga as finance MEC

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
The ANC Veterans’ League says it is unhappy about the inclusion of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga into the provincial executive by Premier Panyaza Lesufi. X/@GautengProvince The ANC Veterans’ League criticised Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for appointing the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as MEC of Finance, citing past allegations of poor financial performance.
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Holomisa warns ANC’s Parliament ‘study groups’ resemble state capture and corruption

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| The Lead (Podcast)
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has warned that the ANC’s Parliament “study groups” are corrupt and a form of state capture. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has raised concerns about the ANC’s “study groups,” saying that they undermine democratic governance and promote state capture. Holomisa claims the secret meetings bypass formal parliamentary processes, compromising oversight and undermining the separation of powers.
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Holomisa warns ANC’s Parliament ‘study groups’ resemble state capture, corruption

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By Bongekile Macupe 
| brnw.ch
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has raised concerns about the ANC’s “study groups,” saying that they undermine democratic governance and promote state capture. Holomisa claims the secret meetings bypass formal parliamentary processes, compromising oversight and undermining the separation of powers. He urged Parliament and the Public Service Commission to investigate and prohibit such practices, warning against their impact on accountability and governance integrity.
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Gauteng power shifts: EFF rewarded for helping pass budget, ANCYL declares war on Lesufi

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By Bongekile Macupe , Soyiso Maliti 
| The Lead (Podcast)
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi reshuffled his executive team, appointing the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga (pictured) as MEC of finance. @GautengProvince/X Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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