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Former president #ThaboMbeki has accused prosecutors inherited from the apartheid regime of stalling cases involving apartheid-era crimes. His submission to the #TRCInquiry alleges attempts to “hide the truth” and obstruct prosecutions. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/inquiry-… #ThaboMbeki #TRCInquiry

The #ANC is facing a High Court battle over an alleged R36.45 million debt to digital campaign company Eltel (Pty) Ltd for services provided during the party’s 2019 national and provincial election campaign. Eltel is seeking R23.27 million in principal debt and R13.18 million in contractual interest as of 30 September 2026. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/anc-face… #ANC #Eltel #SouthAfrica #CourtCase

#DA mayoral candidate #HelenZille has pledged to tackle corruption, fix Johannesburg’s finances and restore failing services. At the party’s final rally at Nasrec, she called for the city’s own “Madlanga moment”. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/zille-vo… #HelenZille #DA #LGE2026

Former president #JacobZuma has been discharged from Netcare St Anne’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg after receiving medical care for more than a week. The #MKParty confirmed his discharge on Saturday night, saying he had returned home and was “healthy and jovial” following what it described as a routine medical check-up. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/zuma-dis… #JacobZuma #MKParty #KwaZuluNatal #SouthAfrica

ANC President #CyrilRamaphosa has urged Cape Town residents to vote #ANC in the 4 November local elections as the party seeks to regain control of the metro from the #DA. He campaigned door-to-door in Mfuleni on Saturday. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #ANC #Ramaphosa #LGE2026

The #ConstitutionalCourt’s ruling in favour of the #ANC could force the IEC to reprint ballot papers ahead of the 4 November local elections. The commission said 66% had already been printed, including many affected by the case. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/sa-judgm… #ANC #IEC #LGE2026

Service delivery, crime, corruption and unemployment were key concerns at the DA’s “Joburg: Now or NEVER” rally at Nasrec, as supporters gathered ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/service-… #DA #Johannesburg #LGE2026

The #IEC has extended the benefit of the Constitutional Court’s #ANC ruling to 32 other parties, allowing them to complete candidate nominations for the 4 November local elections. Another 13 remain excluded over unmet electoral requirements. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/iec-exte… #IEC #LGE2026

#SulimanCarrim will remain in custody over the weekend after the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court postponed his bail proceedings to Monday to allow police to investigate his address and background. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/carrim-s… #SulimanCarrim #SouthAfrica

#DuduzileZumaSambudla has requested a probe into Presidential Protection Unit officers assigned to her father, #JacobZuma, citing alleged interference in family affairs and MK Party operations. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/zumas-da… #JacobZuma #MKParty #SouthAfrica

#LegalAidSA faces a renewed nationwide strike from Monday over pay, staff shortages and working conditions. #SALAWU says the industrial action, suspended in June, will continue until further notice. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/legal-ai… #LegalAidSA #SALAWU #SouthAfrica

President #CyrilRamaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General #FannieMasemola, clearing the way for him to resume duties next week. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/masemola… #FannieMasemola #CyrilRamaphosa #SAPS

A 49-year-old man has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly failing to appear before the #MadlangaCommission. He is expected in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/man-arre… #MadlangaCommission #ORTambo

Deputy President #PaulMashatile has urged Limpopo to turn investment pledges into jobs. Of R452.38bn pledged between 2021 and 2025, R71.058bn has materialised, creating 23,968 jobs. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/mashatil… #PaulMashatile #Limpopo #Investment

The DA has hit back at #FikileMbalula after he threatened to review its role in the GNU over its opposition to the ANC’s court bid to reinstate 181 councillor candidate nominations. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/da-hits-… #DA #ANC #GNU #LGE2026

WATCH| Tshwane Mayor #NasiphiMoya says she wants another term, saying she would be “jealous” to see another mayor take over after two years spent working on the city’s recovery. She is preparing to contest the 4 November local elections. Read the full interview here: insidepolitic.co.za/watch-mo… #NasiphiMoya #Tshwane #LGE2026

Acting Police Minister #FirozCachalia has called for intelligence-sharing and coordinated cross-border operations to tackle drug trafficking networks in s Southern Africa. He warned that criminal groups are exploiting porous borders, maritime routes and regional trade links. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/cachalia… #FirozCachalia #DrugTrafficking

WATCH| #ANC Secretary-General #FikileMbalula collapsed shortly after addressing the party’s Constitutional Court victory over 181 councillor candidates. He briefly confirmed that he was not feeling well before being carried out by bodyguards. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/watch-fi… #FikileMbalula #ANC #LGE2026

The state has urged the Randburg Magistrate’s Court to deny #ShadrackSibiya bail, citing alleged threats, possible witness interference and the destruction of cellphone information. Prosecutors warn his release could compromise the sexual offences investigation. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/sibiya-b… #ShadrackSibiya #SAPS

The #ConstitutionalCourt has overturned an Electoral Court ruling and cleared the #ANC’s 181 councillor nominations across six municipalities for the local government elections. The decision comes despite the party failing to complete the #IEC’s final electronic submission step before the deadline. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/concourt… #ANC #ConstitutionalCourt #IEC #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica