Politics

ActionSA’s Gauteng PEC has placed Cllr Kholofelo Morodi on precautionary suspension following allegations linked to the Madlanga Commission. The party emphasizes that no wrongdoing has been determined.

ActionSA has announced a merger with two smaller political movements in a bid to grow its support base, but analysts question whether the move will result in a significant electoral breakthrough.

The ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team has mourned the passing of Comrade Brian Hlongwa, describing him as a dedicated activist, patriot, and political educator. Hlongwa’s decades-long service spanned the liberation struggle, local government, and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, leaving a lasting impact on the ANC and the province.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party says it has registered two criminal cases with IPID, one involving the death of a 16yr old boy and another concerning an alleged torture and death in Cato Manor. The party says it will closely monitor the investigations and expects a thorough, independent, and expeditious process with accountability for any wrongdoing.

Leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have met in Bamako for the second Alliance of Sahel States summit, focusing on security cooperation, economic development and regional autonomy. The gathering provided an opportunity to launch a new broadcaster and advance joint military efforts against extremism.

Belgium has filed a formal declaration to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The move adds to international engagement in the legal battle over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza and invites written responses from both parties.