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“Our responsibility is to ensure we make a meaningful contribution to the Matatiele Local Municipality so that service delivery reaches our people efficiently.” The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Matatiele have officially elected a new Sub-Regional structure, following the resolution to dissolve the previous regional leadership in order to strengthen grassroots visibility and service to…

“We don’t like the conduct of certain REC members, especially one particular individual who is the regional spokesperson.” The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has lifted the suspension  of its regional secretary cde Lihle Chalo , following  a directive from the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). The decision was made…

The official handover of the long-awaited Tebe-Tebe bridge over the Umzimvubu River has triggered a political row, with both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) Alfred Nzo Region claiming major roles in the project’s completion. The bridge, delivered under the government’s Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme, was handed over by Minister of…

“The timing of this so-called suspension raises serious concerns.” A power struggle within the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of Regional Secretary Lihle Chalo. The suspension, which was announced on November 11, 2025, has sparked a heated debate within the organization,…

“I send our condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). His contributions will be greatly missed.” More words of condolence are still pouring in to the Magadla family following the passing of EFF Councillor Mawande Magadla, who died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 43. The…

“I did not think that by this time, there would still be people living in such conditions, especially after the issue of Tebetebe,” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Alfred Nzo has expressed frustration over the deplorable condition of the Ndakeni access road in Ward 6 of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality. The community has been struggling…

“Azange ndabeka nyawo lwam eziseleni,” In his words. The Mthatha High Court has officially withdrawn the case against former Matatiele Local Municipality Mayor, Sonwabile Mngenela, due to insufficient evidence. Mngenela was charged with misusing R13,914 in municipal funds for personal use, specifically authorizing accommodation and travel costs for himself, his driver, and an ANC councillor…