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ANC celebrates 113th Anniversary by honouring struggle heroes

By Rachel Mohamed As part of the African National Congress (ANC) celebration of its 113th anniversary, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the gravesite of the late ANC stalwart, Minister Dullah Omar, at the Johnson Road Cemetery. The visit aimed to honour the sacrifices made by the heroes of the struggle. Emotions ran high as Farieda Omar, the wife of the late cabinet minister, shed tears and expressed the sadness felt […]

today9 January 2025

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ANC Expels Former President Jacob Zuma

By Rachel Mohamed The African National Congress (ANC) National Disciplinary Committee has expelled former president, Jacob Zuma, following a disciplinary hearing in which the former president was accused of undermining the party, by way of encouraging citizens to vote for the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party during the May 29th national elections while he remained a card-carrying member. Speaking on VOC PM Drive on Monday, political analyst Zwelethu Jolobe said […]

today31 July 2024

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Coalition Talks: ANC pursues Government of National Unity after election shortfall

By Ragheema Mclean After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the African National Congress (ANC) is initiating negotiations with other political parties to form a government of national unity (GNU). ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the party's decision on Thursday (6 June), highlighting that a GNU is the most viable, effective, and powerful way to meet the expectations of all South Africans at this critical juncture. The […]

today7 June 2024

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2024 Elections: Most Challenging, Competitive, and Uncertain Since 1994, says Analyst

By Ragheema Mclean With less than 40 days remaining until the 2024 general elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, government is urging all eligible South Africans to exercise their right to vote. This year marks the seventh democratic election since the historic 1994 vote, with millions expected to participate in what some are calling ‘Our 1994’. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Political analyst Andre Duvenage from North-West University, described the upcoming […]

today23 April 2024

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Mbalula urges ANC Western Cape delegates to choose leadership they trust

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has urged delegates at the party’s 9th Western Cape Provincial Conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to vote for leadership candidates they trust. The conference began this morning following several hours of delays on Friday. Some 700 delegates are attending the conference and will vote to elect a new provincial structure after several years under interim leadership. Mbalula says delegates […]

today24 June 2023

International

“The NFP proposed a draft motion in parliament to downgrade the South African embassy in Israel.”

By Kouthar Sambo Yesterday the South African parliament downgraded the embassy in Israel due to ongoing violations of Palestinian rights. A statement drafted by the National Freedom Party (NFP), which proposed the draft resolution, claims that Nelson Mandela would have approved of the action. The statement read: “This is a moment Mandela would be proud of. He always said our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians.” Furthermore, relations […]

today8 March 2023

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