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South AfricaMalema says he would welcome Ndlozi back to EFF, rules out Shivambu return
South AfricaANC Youth League backs EFF proposal for automatic voter registration- South AfricaMbalula announces Western Cape ANC leadership shakeupThe African National Congress reconfigured its Western Cape leadership structure Wednesday, establishing a Provincial Task Team with former premier Ebrahim Rasool proposed as convenor to rebuild party support in the province. Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced the move at a press briefing…October 29, 2025
- South AfricaHelen Zille named DA Johannesburg mayor candidate for 2026The Democratic Alliance named veteran politician Helen Zille as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg on Saturday, positioning the 74-year-old former Cape Town mayor to challenge for control of South Africa's economic hub in 2026 local elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen announced Zille's…September 20, 2025
- South AfricaFormer MK women's leader joins Afrika Mayibuye MovementFloyd Shivambu has appointed Musa Dube to lead the newly formed women's wing of his Afrika Mayibuye Movement political party. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader named Dube, known as "Dr Nozi," as president of the Mayibuye Women's Movement. Dube previously served as convenor of the Gauteng…September 18, 2025
- South AfricaANC commits to alliance unity despite SACP election splitAfrican National Congress president Cyril Ramaphosa said the party remains committed to preserving the tripartite alliance despite growing tensions with the South African Communist Party over its decision to contest future elections independently. Addressing COSATU's 8th Central Committee meeting…September 18, 2025
