Executive Mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza addressed the National Construction Summit in Boksburg, highlighting Ekurhuleni’s commitment to quality infrastructure and 11 mega housing projects. The two-day summit, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa and key leaders, focuses on unlocking infrastructure delivery and boosting construction industry performance.
Discover how selective journalism shapes public perception and undermines progress. This article examines media bias in South Africa and reaffirms Gauteng’s commitment to truth, transparency, and good governance.
This opinion piece argues that South Africa must break free from the legacy of empire by exiting the UN and Commonwealth. It calls for African nations to reclaim true sovereignty through BRICS-led institutions, rejecting global systems that preserve Western dominance and deny African dignity.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi hosted a high-level bilateral meeting with Shandong Province, China, formalising a cooperation framework to expand trade, investment, and job opportunities in Gauteng. The partnership strengthens South Africa–China ties and positions Gauteng as Africa’s investment hub.
Survey results overwhelmingly clear Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi of wrongdoing in the AmaPanyaza programme, with 66% saying he acted in good faith — exposing political hypocrisy and disinformation campaigns against him.
The Collen Mashawana Foundation continues to uplift South African communities through innovation and compassion, recently handing over a fully furnished home to Ntate Vincent Kgabo in Hammanskraal.
The time has come in South Africa for the deepening of the democratic project, we no longer need a dominant party system but a pool of political parties from which South Africans can choose from.
Gauteng citizens urged to unite behind Premier Panyaza Lesufi against the DA’s divisive and hypocritical motion threatening social progress and transformation.
The recent editorials in the press — in particular the piece in News24 titled “Hold Panyaza Lesufi accountable” and the analysis in Daily Maverick labelled “The amaPanyaza and the rising price of the temptation of populism” — have raised strong criticisms of Lesufi’s flagship crime-prevention programme, the amaPanyaza.
Opposition parties are urged to reject the DA’s motion of no confidence in Premier Panyaza Lesufi, arguing that it is a hypocritical act of political grandstanding rather than a response to governance failures in Gauteng.
The DA’s attempt to align with the EFF exposes its hypocrisy and power motive, while Gauteng under Lesufi shows stability and active governance. ...
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is under attack from the DA’s motion of no confidence. This article defends his leadership, highlights his achievements in jobs, crime prevention, and education, and exposes the motion as political grandstanding
The Public Protector’s ruling declaring the AmaPanyaza crime-prevention wardens “irregular and unlawful” has been seized upon by predictable political actors to discredit the entire initiative. But this response ignores the reality on the ground: the AmaPanyaza programme was born out of necessity, delivered visible safety benefits in many communities,
Lumka Oliphant was dismissed from the Department of Social Development following undisputed misconduct, including policy violations, insubordination, and security breaches — not political victimisation. ...
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has raised alarm over the severe financial pressures confronting the provincial health system, warning that budget constraints are hampering service delivery across hospitals and clinics serving more than 15 million residents.
Fundile Gade reflects on South Africa’s political crossroads, warning that the revolution’s moral fabric is eroding as self-enrichment replaces service. He calls for a return to integrity, intellect, and excellence in leadership. ....
In a city where service delivery often makes headlines for all the wrong reasons, Ekurhuleni’s Mayoral Service Delivery Outreach Programme is proving that responsive local governance is possible.
In recent days, South Africans have once again witnessed a familiar spectacle — individuals of no political substance or standing attempting to score cheap publicity by attacking the leadership of the African National Congress.
In an era where transformation is not just desired but demanded, true change requires more than political will—it calls for the fusion of visionary leadership and administrative excellence.
In the theatre of South African politics, a stage where scandal, factional drama, and empty promises often dominate the headlines, there are few figures as enduring and as...
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has once again turned its political artillery towards the City of Tshwane’s leadership. This time, the target is Deputy Mayor.....
In recent days, public commentary has sought to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the appointment of the Director-General (DG) of the Department of Social Development. A Daily Maverick article in...
Recent commentary has cast Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, in a negative light, with headlines claiming she led a bloated multimillion-rand "junket" to New York. While such framing may capture attention, it risks oversimplifying government processes and...
With headlines suggesting nepotism and political favouritism. As the Movement for Social Change RSA, we....
We have been moving from one chief diractorate to the other in terms of improvements hence the massive improvement on the following aspects.
For him to call genuine engagement with people a “waste” is an insult to the very fishing communities government is meant to serve....
In the heart of South Africa's Platinum Province i.e. the North West Province, the Platinum City, Rustenburg...
At the confluence of time demanding clarity, courage, and clean governance, Gauteng ANC branches have the opportunity to signal a decisive break from factional paralysis and reputational drift...
In South Africa’s turbulent municipal landscape, where political rivalries and governance challenges often collide, the recent allegations against Mojalefa Buti, Matjhabeng’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Local Economic Development,
Dr. Phophi Ramathuba is widely recognized for her exemplary leadership as the Premier of Limpopo, demonstrating strong skills that positively impact the province and its people...
As South Africa stands at the cusp of a new era, we are compelled to ask: what will it take for our nation to rise anew? What visionary leadership, what innovative policies, and what collective efforts will be required to transform our nation into a beacon of hope, ...
The recent article and protest targeting Pearl Bhengu, CEO of Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), is not only misleading it is a textbook example of how successful Black women are undermined through innuendo, speculation, and politically ...
In a country where half the population lives below the breadline after 3 decades of freedom and 3 centuries of subjugation prior to that, where hunger is not a metaphor but a nightly reality for millions of out people, hope can feel like a luxury.
In a regrettable display of political theatre masquerading as accountability, ActionSA has launched an indecent public attack on Rustenburg’s Municipal Manager, Advocate Ashmar Khuduge, alleging financial misconduct without presenting a single substantiated claim of criminal intent or unlawful enrichment....
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng — In a bold and widely celebrated move, Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has suspended the controversial R126,00 fixed electricity tariff charge across the City of Ekurhuleni, following intense public outcry and protests in Tembisa....