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ANC veterans: 'Many have lost hope in the ANC, challenges must be dealt with'
MBOMBELA - As the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its 112th birthday at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, some of its veterans said they hope the party would not derail from its values.Thousands of ANC supporters gathered at the stad
ANC to use 112th birthday celebrations to reiterate calls for ceasefire in Gaza
MBOMBELA - The African National Congress (ANC) is set to use its 112th birthday celebrations in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on Saturday to once again reiterate calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.Palestinian flags have been hoisted inside Mbombela's sta
ANC 112: Energy crisis, unemployment key issues to feature in Ramaphosa's speech
JOHANNESBURG - As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares for its 112th birthday celebration at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Saturday, its president, Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined some of the key issues that will feature in the partys
ANC banking on gala dinner to help help replenish coffers
MBOMBELA - It's that time of the year when the African National Congress (ANC) rolls out the red carpet for affluent guests who are willing to spend big money to secure a seat next to the partys top brass.The party's annual January 8 presid
ANC under pressure as Mpumalanga residents voice concerns over service delivery
JOHANNESBURG - There are mounting calls for the African National Congress (ANC) to pull up its socks as Mpumalanga residents raise concerns over poor service delivery and high crime rates in the province.The party is going into what has bee
Nzimande commends NSFAS board chair Khosa for taking leave of absence
CAPE TOWN - Minister Blade Nzimande has commended National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) chairperson Ernest Khosa for taking a leave of absence.Khosa made the move on Thursday following allegations that he and Nzimande received kickb
DA: Blade must present documents when he explains corruption claims in Parly
CAPE TOWN - The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande to substantiate and make documents available when he appears before Parliament to explain corruption allegations.The partys higher education spokesperso
First-time voters in Mpumalanga criticise ANC, threaten to boycott polls
JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC) continues to face the wrath of residents in parts of the country, as first-time voters in Mpumalanga pile on the criticism.This is as the party prepares to celebrate its 112th birthday at t
SACP regrets supporting Zuma, lambasts him as 'counter-revolutionary'
MBOMBELA - Years after backing former President Jacob Zuma's successful bid to take over the Union Buildings, the South African Communist Party (SACP) said it regretted supporting his bid to become South Africa's head of State.The SACP went