African National Congress

Also known as: ANC · ANC-led government

2026-05-082026-10-26

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September 2026
27 SeptCitizen Digital
… Crime is expected to be ⁠a major issue for voters in municipal elections in November, when the African National Congress is facing further erosion of voter support. …
South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two separate shootings
10 SeptThe Standard
… anchising not only migrant labour but also cause a deterioration of the wages of local (South African) labourers, whilst benefitting the few who control monopoly capital.The blame of high unemployment rates in South Africa falls squarely on the shoulders of the ANC-led government …
Xenophobia: Remember history, objectives of Pan-Africanism
August 2026
4 AugCitizen Digital
… The case has caused friction with the biggest party, the African National Congress, as the country gears up for municipal elections in November. …
South African coalition party goes to court over law that angered Trump
July 2026
29 JulThe Standard
… Dividends owed to workers were diverted to enrich venal, perk-cheapened former African National Congress firebrands who, in turn, looked the other way as settler-owned banks aggravated Black South Africans' pain with extortionate interest rates on car and mortgage loans. …
South Africa's xenophobic tendencies inimical to Ubuntu-inspired cooperation
June 2026
14 JunCitizen Digital
… Farmgate has been a major embarrassment ⁠for him as he came to power on a pledge to fight corruption and clean up the image of ⁠his African National Congress (ANC) party. …
South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal
7 JunCapital News
… Relations between India and South Africa date back to the anti-colonial and anti-apartheid struggles, when India supported the African National Congress (ANC) in its fight against racial oppression. …
South Africa, India Seek Deeper Trade and Strategic Ties as Mashatile Visits New Delhi
May 2026
13 MayCitizen Digital
… Ramaphosa's African National Congress holds 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly, or about 40% of seats. …
What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?
8 MayCapital News
… Despite the controversy, impeachment proceedings were stopped after a parliamentary vote in which his party, the African National Congress (ANC), then held a majority in Parliament. …
South Africa Constitutional Court Rules Parliament Unlawfully Blocked Ramaphosa Impeachment Bid

World & Region

South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in shootings

The News

South African police are searching for perpetrators after 27 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other—17 at a tavern in Wedela township west of Johannesburg and 10 in Lwandle near Cape Town. The attacks, where suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, underscore gang violence and organised crime that persist in South Africa despite government efforts.

27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in shootings
South African police are searching for perpetrators after 27 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other—17 at a tavern in Wedela township west of Johannesburg and 10 in Lwandle near Cape Town. The attacks, where suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, underscore gang violence and organised crime that persist in South Africa despite government efforts.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

Pan-Africanism offers historical perspective on South African xenophobia
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa represent a departure from Pan-Africanism's founding principle that African people share a common history and destiny. The author contends that understanding the historical objectives of Pan-Africanism, particularly its identification of colonialism as the primary oppressor, is necessary to address the current wave of violence.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

Western Kenya caucus demands DP post in Ruto's next term
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 11 August

Mudavadi, Wetang'ula's political influence in Western Kenya weakening
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

South African opposition party challenges land seizure law in court
South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, filed a court challenge to the Expropriation Act, which allows the state to seize land without compensation in the public interest. The law, signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025, has caused friction within the coalition ahead of November municipal elections.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

South Africa's xenophobic attacks undermine regional cooperation
An opinion piece argues that South Africa's xenophobic violence, which has driven close to 30,000 people including tens of Kenyans to be deported as of May 2026, stems from economic inequality and broken post-apartheid promises, undermining the spirit of Ubuntu-inspired regional cooperation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

Opinion: Duale's Ebola apology breaks political convention
A Standard opinion piece profiles Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's political career and argues that his apology over Ebola remarks represents a rare departure from his typically unfiltered communication style.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

South African president files urgent court application against impeachment
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent court application on Friday to stop a parliamentary impeachment process over his "Farmgate" scandal, in which $580,000 in cash was stolen from his farm in 2020. Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing and is seeking the high court to first decide on a separate application to set aside an independent panel's misconduct findings.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 7 June

South Africa, India strengthen trade and strategic ties
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting India to strengthen trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two countries, meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit underscores the nations' deep historical ties and shared commitment to South-South cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 13 May

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment over farmgate scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over "Farmgate," a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of foreign cash from a sofa on his ranch. Ramaphosa, head of state since 2018, has denied wrongdoing and refused calls to resign.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

South Africa court rules parliament unlawfully blocked Ramaphosa impeachment
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally when it halted impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by opposition parties. The ruling opens the door for renewed parliamentary consideration of the impeachment process, which was centred on a controversial burglary at Ramaphosa's rural farm where more than $500,000 in cash was reportedly stolen.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →