The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has urged the police to expedite their investigation into reports that Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto Wesizwe MK Party (MKP) allegedly forged signatures during the candidate nomination process. The commission has acknowledged media inquiries and reports suggesting that the party submitted fraudulent signatures to meet the requirements for candidate nominations. As a result, a criminal complaint has been filed with the police. The commission emphasized the importance of a swift investigation to ensure the integrity of the upcoming elections. In a statement ..read more

In a recent development, the Electoral Court of South Africa has overturned a decision by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to bar former President Jacob Zuma from standing as a candidate for parliament on the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s parliamentary list. The court released its full judgment on Friday, providing clarity on the reasons behind its decision. The IEC has now turned to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to seek clarity on the interpretation of Section 47(1)(e) of the South African Constitution. This section deals with the circumstances under which a convicted indi ..read more

Former corruption-accused President Jacob Zuma, who turned 82 on April 12, seems to be feeling the strain of life on the election campaign trail. Over the past few months, Zuma has been juggling court appearances with his campaign activities. Recently, he replaced Jabulani Khumalo as the leader of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party, which means his face will now appear on the national ballot paper for MK. News24 reported this week that Zuma had to suspend his election campaign activities after collapsing due to fatigue and low blood pressure. Although he has since recovered, concerns about his he ..read more

The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it has yet to convene a meeting to discuss the suspension of former president Jacob Zuma from the party. Earlier this year, Zuma was suspended after refusing to endorse the governing party in the May polls and subsequently launching a rival political party. This move further strained Zuma’s already fractured relationship with the ANC, as he was already facing corruption allegations. Despite mounting pressure to take stronger action against Zuma for bringing the party into disrepute, the ANC has not yet implemented harsher sanctions. With o ..read more

Former Tshwane Mayor, Murunwa Makwarela, has sadly passed away following a short illness. The news was shared in a WhatsApp message that was seen by Surgezirc SA and forwarded to politicians in the city. The message requested prayers and strength for Makwarela’s wife and family during this difficult time. Current Mayor, Cillier Brink, expressed his sadness at the news and paid tribute to Makwarela. Despite any differences or controversies during his tenure, Mayor Brink hopes that God will comfort Makwarela’s family and bring them peace. Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana also shared his condolences, cal ..read more

The African National Congress (ANC), through its Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, has announced its intention to appeal a recent court decision regarding the MK party’s use of the Umkhonto Wesizwe name and logo. The Durban High Court dismissed the ANC’s opposition to the MK party’s use of these symbols, prompting Fikile Mbalula to express his dissatisfaction with the recent court ruling. Speaking at a press briefing after the judgement, Mbalula criticized the court for what he perceived as taking the easy way out. He asserted that the ANC would not be deterred and would continue to fight for ..read more

The Durban High Court on Monday made a significant ruling in the trademark case between the African National Congress (ANC) and the MK Party. The ANC had taken the new political party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, to court, alleging that they had violated trademark laws by adopting the name and logo of the ANC’s disbanded military wing, Umkhonto weSizwe. In the court proceedings, the ANC argued that the MK Party’s name and logo were too similar to those used by Umkhonto weSizwe, thereby infringing on their trademark rights. However, Acting Judge Nicolette Beket dismissed the ANC’s appli ..read more

The Richards Bay Magistrates’ Court has recently announced the postponement of the corruption case against Dudu Myeni. The case has been rescheduled to May 10, 2024, and will be transferred to the Johannesburg High Court. This decision comes after the matter was postponed in November of last year, causing further delays in the legal proceedings. Dudu Myeni, the former chairperson of South African Airways (SAA) board, and Trevor Mathenjwa, accused number 2 in this matter, appeared briefly in the Richards Bay Magistrates’ Court on November 17, 2023. However, the case was adjourned due to the nee ..read more

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that the African National Congress (ANC) is not threatened by the emergence of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in KwaZulu-Natal or any other party in South Africa. Speaking in Durban on Saturday, Ramaphosa emphasized that the ANC has a strong support base across the country and will surprise many people at the polls. Ramaphosa acknowledged that many have doubted the ANC’s ability to win with an outright majority. However, he expressed confidence in the ANC’s chances of retaining power in KZN and the Union Buildings. The president affirmed that the ANC has b ..read more

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has responded to insults thrown at them by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema by challenging him to a drug test. Malema had addressed the Eldorado Park community, labelling the PA a “drug organization” and accusing PA leader Gayton McKenzie of being in politics for money. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Public schools Are Allowed To Teach Foreign Languages, Says Department Of Education During his speech, Malema claimed that McKenzie was not a true politician and that his focus was solely on making money. He accused the PA of being more interested in financial t ..read more