Municipal by-elections in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo
The IEC has conducted registration for the upcoming by-elections, which are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Photo source: IEC
KwaDukuza Municipality elects new mayor and deputy
The election of the African National Congress (ANC)’s new mayor (Muzi Nene) and deputy mayor (Njabulo Cele) in the municipality during the special council sitting on October 5, 2024, marks a significant step in restoring political stability. This comes after the post of the deputy mayor remained vacant for three months and following the removal […]
KwaDukuza mayor removed through a motion no-confidence.
Cllr Lindile Nhaca (African National Congress), was removed as mayor of KwaDukuza through a vote of no confidence on Thursday the 31st October 2024. Her ousting comes after the ANC requested her to step down due to allegations of sowing divisions in council and defying, they party’s directives. Her removal can be considered a reflection […]
The mayor of KwaDukuza has been removed from her position and suspended from the ANC following accusations of serious insubordination.
The recent decision by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal to remove Lindi Nhaca as mayor of KwaDukuza highlights the party’s commitment to enforcing discipline among its members. The provincial spokesperson, Mr. Mndebele, emphasized that Nhaca’s suspension stems from her defiance of party decisions and public actions that jeopardize ongoing disciplinary processes. This move aligns with ANC […]
Twenty-three by- elections took place around the country today
Today, there were twenty-three by-elections that took place in five provinces across the country. These by-elections are crucial as they might have an effect on the configuration and composition of various councils and coalitions. The province of KwaZulu Natal accounts for the largest number of by-elections that took place today, having recorded about nine by-elections, […]
Calls for stability in the Msunduzi Municipality
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has called on the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to resolve the impasse over the appointment of the municipal manager in the Msunduzi Municipality. The position of the city manager became vacant after the municipality placed Lulamile Mapholoba on suspension on a myriad allegations. Mapholoba and the City […]
KZN COGTA to take action against Umdoni Local Municipality over service delivery concerns
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department says it will take action against the Umdoni Local Municipality, following a rise in service delivery concerns from residents. MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi addressed residents and some municipal workers on Monday morning. This comes after a three-weeklong blockade at the municipality offices by the protesters demanding improved […]
The Independent Electoral Commission publicises by-elections and candidate nominations across South Africa.
The IEC has published the by-election candidate nominations for the upcoming by-elections in different provinces and municipalities across South Africa. The outcomes of these by-elections might have a serious impact on the configurations of municipal and metropolitan councils, especially those that are governed through coalitions. In the recent by-elections in the Beaufort West local municipality, […]
Cyril Xaba officially sworn-in as eThekwini Municipality Mayor
Cyril Xaba has officially been announced as Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality. Xaba’s appointment was announced at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Wednesday. Xaba takes over from Mxolisi Kaunda who was removed as mayor on June 12 and redeployed to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), following the African National Congress’ […]
KZN provincial government invokes section 154 in eThekwini metropolitan municipality
Durban — The two senior government veterans tasked with turning around the fortunes of the ailing eThekwini Municipality will begin their work on Monday. Durban’s former city manager, Dr Mike Sutcliffe and Dr Cassius Lubisi, the former director-general in the Presidency, were appointed to lead a Section 154 intervention by the Department of Co-operative Governance […]
