GAUTENG LAW ENFORCEMENT ARREST 283 SUSPECTS @KASIBCNEWS 

The Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), in collaboration with the Gauteng Traffic Wardens (GTWs) and the South African Police Service (SAPS), executed a series of high-density crime-fighting operations this past weekend, leading to the arrest of over 283 suspects across Gauteng. 

The arrests, made between Friday, 28 February and Sunday, 2 March 2025, are part of the provincial government’s Integrated Crime Prevention Plan, aimed at dismantling criminal networks and reclaiming communities from lawlessness. From drunk driving and drug possession to illegal mining and business robbery, law enforcement agencies tackled crime head-on, ensuring that offenders were brought to book. 

These arrests come after the operations which took place across the five regions of Gauteng. The City of Johannesburg with twenty arrests (20) for driving under the influence of alcohol, public drinking, undocumented persons and possession of drugs amongst other cases. 

Seven hundred and fifty (750) people and two hundred and fifty-five (255) vehicles were searched in the city. The City of Ekurhuleni yielded eighty-three (83) arrests for undocumented persons, selling liquor without license, possession of drugs, drinking and driving, public drinking, common assault, assault GBH, police interference, dealing in dagga, smoking dagga in public, possession of substance suspected to be drugs and rape. Moreover, eight hundred and ninety-three (893) people and three hundred and nine (309) vehicles were searched. 

While the City of Tshwane yielded seventy-nine (79) arrests for undocumented persons and public drinking, dealing with dagga, assault GBH, selling liquor without a license, possession of drugs and reckless and negligent driving. 

The West Rand District Municipality saw the arrest fifty-three (53) suspects arrested for public unrest, possession of drugs, possession of suspected drugs, illegal mining, drunk driving, business robbery, and undocumented persons amongst other things. 

Sedibeng District Municipality yielded forty-eight (48) arrests for drinking and driving, possession of drugs, illegal cigarettes and undocumented persons amongst other things. One thousand and eighty-seven (1087) and three hundred and sixty-three (363) people were searched in the Southern region. 

“The Gauteng Traffic Police commends the arrests made by the law enforcement officials during the weekend long operations. 

Crime patterns such as drunk driving, public drinking, domestic violence and drug dealing tend to increase during this time, hence it is crucial for law enforcement officials to collaborate, and end prevent these incidents. Law enforcement Agencies will not tolerate any lawlessness; hence these operations will continue throughout the province,” said the Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson, Mr Sello Maremane.  

Happy Birthday, CIC Julius Malema @KASIBCNEWS 

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) extends revolutionary birthday wishes to our President and Commander-in-Chief (CIC), Julius Malema, a fearless leader whose life has been dedicated to the total emancipation of the African people. 

Julius Sello Malema was born on 3 March 1981 in Seshego, Limpopo, and entered politics at the young age of nine when he joined the African National Congress (ANC) through its youth wing, the Masupatsela pioneer movement. 

He eventually joined the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) of which he became the chairperson if his branch in 1995. His political activism gained momentum in the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), where he quickly rose through the ranks to become the chairperson of its Limpopo branch in 1997 and later the national president in 2001. 

His leadership in COSAS was marked by militant student activism, and challenging the exclusionary and unequal nature of the South African education system. Malema was subsequently elected chairperson of the ANCYL in Limpopo, and by 2008, he had ascended to the position of ANCYL President. As leader of the Youth League, he reignited the radical traditions of the ANC, placing economic freedom, land expropriation, and nationalisation at the centre of political discourse. His call for the expropriation of land without compensation and his critique of white monopoly capital made him a target of the reactionary forces within the ANC. 

Despite his commitment to the cause of the oppressed, Malema was expelled from the ANC in 2012 for his radical positions. 

However, this did not deter his revolutionary spirit. Recognising the urgent need for a truly militant and uncompromising vehicle for economic freedom, he and other revolutionaries founded the Economic Freedom 

Fighters (EFF) in 2013. Under his leadership, the EFF became the third-largest political party in South Africa within its first year of existence, fundamentally shifting the country’s political landscape. 

Malema’s political contributions have been instrumental in ensuring the land question remains a key issue in South African politics. Through the EFF, he has also championed free decolonised education, the insourcing of workers, the protection of African migrants, and the nationalisation of key economic sectors. 

Beyond the borders of South Africa, Malema has become a leading voice in the global fight against imperialism, neoliberal exploitation, and the continued plundering of Africa’s resources by Western powers. He has fearlessly confronted oppressive forces on the continent and the world stage, advocating for African unity, economic selfdetermination, and an end to neocolonial domination. 

In Parliament, Malema has served as a Member of the National Assembly since 2014, using this platform to hold those in power accountable with his sharp intellect, fearless rhetoric, and commitment to the working class and the poor. His presence in the legislative space has disrupted complacency and exposed the failures of those who seek to maintain the status quo. Despite his demanding role in politics, 

Malema remains a dedicated family man and a leader who is deeply connected to his community. His generosity, love for his people, and commitment to uplifting the poor are a testament to his belief in collective progress. On this day, we celebrate not just the life of an individual but the resilience of a revolutionary who refuses to be silenced. 

We wish our CIC continued strength, good health, and the resolve to carry forward the mission of economic freedom in our lifetime. 

Malema Tshipi ya bokgalaka, Tshipi ya hata ngwe e ya penama. Bopapa kgopo serobega melala ka mohla Mokudu Mma-tiane. Ke la bo Semadi semela makgwata mme ya mela dinaka baehlabanela.  

La bo morwa Mpshatha se ngadisa moratho, se bolaya phuti le mmutla ka nokeng ya kgwale. La bo Sediela Manone, la bo Maata-Mmaledimo.  La bo Matome yo motso thata ya seepe marema ga tee ka letsha, La bo Kakga yo mokwibidu  La bo Moyahabo ha a felesetswe o felesetswa Molatelo. La bo Makata ke a kata-kata madulo o nyaka a majwang. La bo Mokhutlhwane mokhutla dingwe. La bo Ntšatšapa le foka batho, le fokile ba makgwareng.  La bo Seila mpheng ditlhahala, nkane tše dibotse le sa mphe.  Aheeee. ke la bo Mohanwa a bashabi ge e le Letšjeka le Pholo ba a lwa se bakwa ga re se tsebe.  La bo Mahlodi la bo ntelele ngwana o llela baledi. Nna ngwana a lla ga se morate ke rata ge a re mpepule, ka tšea thari ka pepa.  Ngwana Molepa ge a tsoga o raga dikobo, ga a tshwane le mosetse matsoga a letše Ngwana Molepa o rile a tshela noka ya lepelle digwagwa tsa mokakatlela ka mesifa tšare o ya kae, Dikgobe tša re ngwana molepa le moisha kae, moleseng a fete.  Ke wa bo matswela ntle o shale ba boya, o shale ba Mmakati le Pulane.  Aheeee, nna ngwana molepa bannyana ha ke ferehe/ a pise ke boka dintshi. 

Happy Birthday, CIC Julius Malema! 

ROYAL AM Judgment reserved R27Million Sponsorship @KASIBCNEWS

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has today announced that judgment on the Democratic Alliance (DA) case against the Msunduzi Local Municipality for their R27 million sponsorship to embattled Royal AM is, reserved.

The court will notify all parties of the outcome/judgment in due time.

This sponsorship is illegal and irrational, we are hoping that the judgment will put the interests of residents first and stop the ANC from continuously exploiting the city for the benefit of those who are politically connected.

Their argument that the sponsorship has economic benefit is purely based on opinion not on fact or any research findings.

The Msunduzi Municipality's priorities are misplaced, with sponsorship of a soccer team owned by a wealthy businesswoman taking precedence over essential services.

There is no political will from the ANC to stop this disgraceful sponsorship with the Acting Municipal Manager having done little to nothing to ensure that it is discussed and ultimately terminated.

The Municipal Finance Management Act (56/2003) clearly outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Manager, including strategic management of service delivery, financial management, and accountability.

The Act also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that services are delivered in a sustainable and equitable manner.

Given the current state of the city and Msunduzi history of being placed under administration, it is concerning that the ANC leadership and the Municipal Manager are prioritizing unnecessary expenditures over essential services.

Residents of Msunduzi deserve better from the Acting Municipal Manager, and it is crucial to hold him and the ANC leadership accountable for their actions.

It is unacceptable that the municipality has failed to deliver basic services, such as maintaining clean and safe environments, repairing damaged roads, and supporting local businesses.

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal will not stop the fight until this sponsorship is terminated and monies are spent on services for residents of Msunduzi.

The 2026 Local Government Elections are an opportunity for Msunduzi residents to send a clear message to the ANC and vote for a government with a proven track record of good governance.

SPAZA SHOPS R500MILLION FUNDING @KASIBCNEWS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

The Director General of the Department of Small Business Development, Ms Thulisile Manzini. MECs serving in the Economic Cluster from our provinces (Names of MECs attending). Senior Government officials and  Members of the Media present today and those joining us on digital platforms Fellow South Africans,  

Background  Today marks exactly 107 days since President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa announced the registration of all Spaza Shops and Food handling outlets.  

The announcement came after several incidents of food poisoning and deaths related to foodborne illnesses were reported in different parts of the country. The initial 21 days registration period, which would have ended in December last year, was subsequently extended by the President to 28 February as part of accommodating all eligible businesses to comply with the directive. 

The final deadline for registration of the businesses was on Friday. the 28th of February, and today we have convened this Press Briefing to update the nation on the progress of business registration and interventions adopted by the Department as part of assisting small businesses and curbing further foodborne illnesses. 

It is important to clarify that reaching the deadline for the registration period, does not necessarily mean that the problems and challenges of compliance by Spaza Shops and food handling outlests are over nor does it mean that the sector is now fully regulated to adhere to the laws and regulations of the country.   

The aim of the registration drive was twofold: to ensure compliance with all food safety standards and to rebuild a more competitive and compliant business in our country.  The registration of Spaza Shops is but one of the interventions in a multi-disciplinary approach to curbing foodborne illnesses.  

After the announcement by the President, through the NATJOINTS, 7 workstreams were established with the DSBD leading the economic workstream which will focus more on interventions to build capacity in our township and rural spaza shops and food convenience stores.  

We have supported the registration process which the Minister of COGTA will speak to in the NATJOINT briefing in 2- weeks- time.  Key from our side was to form a Nerve Centre with MECS from all provinces, so that we could closely monitor the registration process across the country. 

We also visited 135 Registration Centres during the process to get first-hand experience of the challenges. Provincial Teams were led by the DSBD and SEDFA and support was received from the Provincial Departments of Economic Development and Cogta, Districts and Local Municipalities across all provinces. 

We were especially impressed by the work that MECs did within their provinces in encouraging people to register and marshal their staff to treat this programme with the urgency and intensity it deserved.  

We know the process had challenges, with many municipalities not having electronic business registration systems. All those that have applied are within their constitutional rights to do business but still await the registration outcomes we not be penalized. 

We understand the difficulties and costs associated with becoming compliant and this is why over the next 6 months we will be supporting these spaza shops who applied but are not yet compliant with non-financial support to enable their successful registration and compliance. This is the developmental approach to compliance we have adopted, offering assistance to those seeking to comply through training programs provided by our agency, the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA). We already have a spaza shop support programme that we are running including with the W&R SETA and others partners where we train Spaza Shops on inventory management and assist with essential equipment such as point-of-sale systems as well as financial support for stock. This is our proof of concept which we will improve and scale going forward. 

We also have a range of other interventions and offerings to support township and rural enterprises, including TREP, asset assist, business infrastructure support, as well as wholesale and direct lending, as well as credit guarantees we offer to banks to get them to lend to township and rural enterprises. 

We will now take this initiative to scale with the R500 million Spaza Shop support Fund (R150 million from DSBD and R350 million from DTIC) that will soon be launched to support township convenience shops, including spaza stores. The fund will be launched in the next two weeks and a date will be communicated. 

Other businesses will still benefit from existing departmental funds and programmes including financial assistance by our entity SEDFA and other DFIs. The fund aims to: Achieve Economies of Scale by linking spaza shops & food handling outlets to buying groups for bulk purchasing; Build Business Capacity through training and support to improve shop operations; Enhance Market Competitiveness to help spaza shops & food handling outlets compete with larger retailers; Rollout Nationally to impact spaza shops & food handling outlets across major townships. 

We are planning a to roll out a multi-disciplinary outreach programme. The purpose of the outreach program is to bring government services closer to the people through disseminating information on Community Convenience Shops and support offerings. We will continue to do these things with provincial and local government, and will facilitate awareness campaigns in all 52 districts and metros across the country. The awareness campaigns are scheduled to take place from 03 March 2025 to 30 March 2025. 

 The awareness campaigns will continue beyond the month of March through SEDFA, DSBD Business Regulation Officers, dtic and NEF. The awareness workshops will be facilitated by District Champions, Sedfa and Business Regulation Officers working with LED Offices in Local Municipalities. 

DSBD has recruited 61 Business Regulation Officers on 6-month contracts, each assigned to a District or Metro across the country. These officers will be responsible for conducting awareness campaigns, research, and Geo-mapping of Spaza Shops and Food Handling facilities among other functions. 

The regulatory environment needs to be streamlined, and the Department has embarked on a Red Tape Reduction Program to include practical solutions. As a key strategic intervention to support the red tape reduction efforts, the Department will ensure that municipalities are assisted with E-registration systems.  

We remain committed as government to streamline business licensing in South Africa, reduce regulatory burdens, and foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Our amended National Business  Licensing Bill, once approved and implemented, will provide clarity, consistency, and transparency in business licensing, enabling businesses to thrive and contribute to the country's economic growth and development.  

We have since developed a system that we call the DSBD Connect Platform will serve to streamline processes. It will serve as a cutting-edge platform designed to support township and rural businesses among others by offering a comprehensive database, verification of services, and strategic networking opportunities. 

Our Objective is to empower businesses by facilitating access to funding, credit lines, business support, and procurement opportunities. Municipalities and other system users will be onboarded and trained on DSBD Connect before its official launch. We extend our gratitude to all business owners who responded to the call to register and adhere to the laws of the land. 

As Departments responsible for economic development, we remain dedicated to supporting small businesses in their growth and ensuring that they play a significant role in the nation's economy.  

I Thank you. Minister of Small Business 

GAUTENG SPAZA SHOPS 17 617 APPLICATIONS @KASIBCNEWS

BACKGROUND 

In 2024, South Africa was confronted with a crisis of biblical proportions, wherein scores of children were killed or hospitalised following the consumption of foods from local spaza shops. Following extensive forensic investigations, Terbufos, an organophosphate that is used as a pesticide, was found to be the cause of death of the children. Empirical evidence indicates that the highly toxic substance, which can cause irreversible damage and fatalities, was being used in local spaza shops and households for rodent control. 

In response to the crisis, on the 15th  of November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation, where he announced decisive measures to address the recurring foodborne illnesses and deaths affecting young children in particular. These include the immediate closure of spaza shops implicated in the deaths and stricter regulations to protect communities. 

The President outlined three critical interventions to be implemented with immediate effect. The objective of these interventions was to get hazardous pesticides off the street; to protect children from exposure to these substances; and to prevent future outbreaks. To ensure compliance, the President issued a directive that all spaza shops and food-handling facilities were to register with their respective municipalities within 21 days, emphasising that any shop that was not registered within the stipulated period and does not meet all health standards and requirements was to be closed. 

The deadline was subsequently extended on the 18th of December 2024 following consultations with spaza shop owners. The final deadline for registration was moved to the 28th of February 2025. Since the announcement of this registration programme, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has held monthly media briefings to update residents of the province about developments pertaining to the registration drive. 

During the most recent briefing, on the 2nd of February 2025, an update was given on the progress of applications (including digitisation efforts), inspections conducted and training interventions provided by the provincial government. 

In addition to this, we outlined joined plans by Gauteng municipalities anchored on the Joint Action Plan as well as the support provided by the national Department of Small Business Development. In this final update, we will provide the final quantitative data over the past 3 months, outline the next steps in the registration process and provide information on how we intend to sustain the monitoring and evaluation component on a long-term basis. This will ensure adherence to sustained compliance measures so that the crisis does not repeat itself in the future. 

EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE TO SPAZA SHOP OWNERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 

As a starting point, it is important to express sincere gratitude to owners of spaza shops and food-handling facilities who heeded the call to apply for the registration of their enterprises. This programme was the first large-scale spaza shop registration drive in the democratic dispensation. 

The patience of spaza shop owners in following the process, which at times necessitated numerous visits to registration centres and the use of personal resources, must be commended. Officials across all tiers of government – national, provincial and local – must also be commended for their dedication to ensuring a seamless registration process despite the complexity of the undertaking. 

Operating at just over 90 registration sites across the province, officials went beyond the call of duty to ensure that spaza shop owners receive information needed, and spent countless hours taking spaza shop owners through the process in detail. 

This expression of Batho Pele principles reflects the commitment of our public servants and is greatly appreciated. The GPG would also like to extend sincere gratitude to Professor Hanna-Andrea Rother, the Head of Environmental Health Division in the School of Public Health at the University of Cape Town, whom we consulted to gain deeper knowledge on the subject of pesticide toxicity. 

Her input helped us in determining the approach to the elimination of the identified pesticide in the deaths and hospitalisations of children in the province. 

PROGRESS ON THE REGISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOPS AND FOOD-HANDLING FACILITIES AND ISSUING OF COAs 

As of the 28th of February 2025, the total number of applications for the registration by spaza shops and food-handling facilities across the Gauteng Province is 17 617. This includes 7107 applications by foreign nationals across all municipalities, with the City of Johannesburg having the highest number of applications. 

The City of Ekurhuleni has the highest number of applications by foreign nationals, with a total of 2543 applications received. Applications are approved following inspections. A total of 29 116 inspections have been conducted thus far. Some of these inspections precede the president’s announcement, with the GPG having started them as far back as July 2024.  

According to South African laws, spaza shops and food-handling facilities need to apply for, and have a certificate of acceptability (COA). 

This is a mandatory food business permit that is issues under Regulation R638, confirming compliance with basic food safety and hygiene requirements for food premises, handling and transportation. A total of 4610 COAs have been approved and/or issued to spaza shops and food-handling facilities as of the 28th of February 2025, with 128 of these issued to foreign nationals. 

The approval process is extensive and is preceded by the inspection of business premises as well as the verification of documentation. The approved/issued COAs are lower than the number of applications for registration owing to the undertaking of this process. Other factors that have impacted the number of approvals include the submission of fraudulent documentation, delays in the verification of foreign nationals by the national Department of Home Affairs, incomplete documentation, the contravention of building regulations on the part of business owners and the high cost of business licences.  

With regard to the high cost of business licences, the GPG is exploring various mechanisms to support local-owned, compliant enterprises. These include the allocation of funds under Inclusive Economy programmes to support compliant spaza shop-owners who meet the requirements. 

Additionally, we are exploring funding options or corporate social responsibility approaches through the private sector or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies who have a direct business relationship with spaza shops.  

REGISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOPS OWNED BY FOREIGN NATIONALS 

Prior to the spaza shop registration programme, there were legitimate concerns raised by South Africans about the over-concentration of foreign-owned spaza shops and foodhandling facilities in Gauteng townships. 

These concerns were not ignored by the GPG. In complying with South African laws on enabling foreign nationals to operate businesses within the country, the provincial government also sought to protect the interests of local businesses and communities. 

We recognise the value in supporting local businesses and challenging unfair business practices that displace locals in the spaza shop industry. Part of making sure that foreign-owned businesses do not strangle locals out of the industry is to ensure compliance not only in the enterprises themselves, but also in the status of the foreign nationals running these enterprises.  

As stated, 7107 applications were received from foreign nationals. Foreign nationals were required to provide valid documentation from the national Department of Home Affairs giving them authorisation to operate a business in South Africa. This was in the form of a valid business visa or work permit. 

The eligibility for a business visa, as per South African law, is that a foreign national must invest a prescribed amount of R5 million into an existing business or provide a business plan with evidence of R5 million capital contribution. 

Foreign nationals may establish a business which is of national interest to South Africa, as stipulated in the Industrial Policy Action Plan, for which there is no minimum capital investment required. While the Department of Home Affairs is the custodian of the business visa process, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition facilitates the recommendation of support for granting businesses which have a substantive economic impact. 

Working with the said departments and law enforcement, the GPG has clamped down on illegal trade and undocumented foreign nationals operating enterprises in townships. This will continue beyond the closure of the registration drive, to ensure that South African laws are not broken by foreign nationals seeking to conduct business within the borders of our country. 

NON-COMPLIANCE AND TOWNSHIP PROCLAMATIONS 

Non-compliance has been a salient challenge in the registration programme. A total of 15 478 spaza shops and food-handling facilities have been deemed non-compliant, with 498 of these closed with immediate effect. While non-compliance in many instances was the result of failure to adhere to food safety and environmental safety standards, in some instances, COAs could not be issued to spaza shop owners and food-handling facilities owing to their location in undeclared townships. 

 Township establishment is a multifaceted procedure that requires adherence to a prescribed set of processes and follow-ups and must be overseen by a skilled and registered town planner. It also requires coordination with other disciplines including geologists, land surveyors, civil and electrical engineers etc. Various assessments must be conducted, including but not limited to Environmental Impact Assessments and Traffic Impact Assessments. In some cases, the properties in question may be agricultural holdings on which, by law, townships cannot be established. In this instance, reverting the property to farmland is a prerequisite preliminary step, one which is followed by an extensive approval process for the excision of holding. 

This generally takes at least two months. In cases where township proclamation is not yet completed, as is the case in some townships, municipalities will be issuing temporary permits whilst the proclamation process is being undertaken. In some instances, such as where structures are erected on critical public infrastructure, there will be a need for demolition in order to protect this critical infrastructure that services our communities. In such cases, demolition will only proceed where regularisation cannot be achieved. It is important to re-state that our approach to this matter is developmental. Demolishing structures is our last resort as we recognise the financial and economic implications of such an intervention. 

The GPG will only opt for this resort when there is absolutely no possibility for regularisation and where the cost of keeping the structures far outweighs the benefits to communities in the immediate and the long-term.  

TRAINING INTERVENTIONS BY THE GPG AND MUNICIPALITIES 

Micro enterprises are predominantly owned and managed by individuals who belong to historically underprivileged groups. The implication is that many such individuals do not have the necessary training needed to run compliant enterprises. However, this does not negate their ability to acquire this training and improve on their business operations. As such, and in line with our pro-poor developmental agenda, the GPG instituted various training interventions for spaza shop and food-handling facilities’ owners. 

These training programmes focused on principles and practices of food safety and hygiene. The number of training interventions undertaken to date stands at 2028, with an additional 7801 informal traders and food handlers reached by the training interventions. The number of training interventions provided, while significant, has been hampered by the low capacity of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) across Gauteng municipalities. South Africa’s national fiscus is constrained due to various factors that include but are not limited to market volatility and socio-economic challenges including unemployment. 

These structural issues have a direct impact on the provincial fiscus and by extension, on our ability to direct resources towards the employment of more EHPs. This inability to create EHP roles due to budget constraints has lessened the training interventions implemented. However, the GPG continues to maximise these training interventions with available resources and partnerships, including with nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) working in our communities. 

ONGOING INSPECTIONS BEYOND THE APPLICATION DEADLINE 

The end of the spaza shop and food-handling facilities deadline does not imply complacency on the part of GPG in terms of ensuring continued compliance. One of the key challenges that have given rise to the challenges of non-compliance by spaza shops in Gauteng is that most structures used for spaza shops do not meet building control, zoning rights and environmental health standards. Municipalities will continue to intervene in this through the deployment of building Inspectors, environment health officers, Local Economic Development officers, fire inspectors as well as town and regional planners. Additionally, noting that some spaza shops and food-handling facilities continue to operate even after prohibition orders are issued, law enforcement will continue to play a critical role, with prosecutions encouraged by the GPG. 

The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) and the Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) must continue to provide the necessary support. 

The aim of this is not to be punitive, but to ensure that local enterprises meet the highest standards of safety so as to prevent the recurrence of the crisis that has wreaked havoc in communities. 

QONDIS’ISHISHINI LAKHO AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TOWNSHIP COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS IMBIZOS 

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has been hosting regional Township Commercial Property Owners Imbizos. The aim of these Imbizos is to deliberate on the ownerships of properties in townships and the challenges encountered by owners with regard to zoning requirements. Other issues for discussion have been the regularisation of properties built without zoning permits, exploring conditions under which municipalities allow for regularisation. 

The envisaged outcome of these imbizos is to develop a deeper understanding of the issues influencing township commercial property rental market; to map a collective programme of action aimed at improving trading/operational conditions in the townships; to optimally use space in the township to enhance manufacturing capacity and streamline supplier value chains; to create a credible and reliable database of township owned enterprises, including economic assets; the coordination of all of government efforts towards impactful intervention of the township economy; and to position engagements to educate communities on compliance requirements. In addition to this, the Department re-launched the Qondis’ Ishishini Lakho campaign as a comprehensive programme to address all aspects of illegality prevalent in the township economy. 

The campaign assumes a developmental approach to promoting compliance. It’s an approach anchored on collaboration across various stakeholders playing a critical role in community development. Whilst focus has been on the extent to which businesses comply with licensing, permits and health conditions, the conditions of properties used in business operations must also be compliant with zoning regulations in local government. 

CONCLUSION 

While the 28th of February 2025 marked the deadline for the submission of applications for spaza shop and food-handling facilities’ registration, the process will be ongoing beyond this deadline. We want to give reassurance to Gauteng communities that this programme was not a box-ticking exercise or a spontaneous response to the illnesses and deaths that occurred in the past year. 

Rather, it is a long-term undertaking that seeks to not only ensure the compliance enterprises operating in our townships, but to also ensure the protection and promotion of locally-owned spaza shops that can co-exist with compliant and lawful enterprises owned by foreign nationals. Gauteng is the nerve-centre of the national and regional economy, and spaza shops play a significant role in the development and growth of the provincial economy. 

However, their operations must adhere to the laws of the land. In the State of the Province Address (SOPA) tabled by the premier, Panyaza Lesufi, on the 24th of February 2025, the issue of  lawlessness was identified as one of the key challenges confronting the province. Alleviating crime in the province, which is a pre-requisite for building a functional and prosperous society, is dependent on adherence to laws governing trade and industry. 

Compliant spaza shops and food-handling facilities are not only important for ensuring food safety and preventing illnesses and deaths. They are also important for attracting investment into the province, without which, it will not be possible to build an inclusive economy that will serve as a foundation for sustainable development. 

On the 3rd of April 2025, we will be hosting the Gauteng Investment Conference in Johannesburg. This conference will catalyse the province’s economic momentum and promote Gauteng as a leading global investment and tourism destination. 

The registration of spaza shops and food-handling facilities is a critical component of the objectives that we wish to accomplish with this conference, because spaza shops are an important part of our township economy, which can only grow through local and global investments. 

Therefore, this registration programme goes beyond addressing immediate challenges, and speaks to our long-term developmental strategy.  

 

RESHUFFLE ANC GAUTENG @KASIBCNEWS

RESHUFFLE ANC GAUTENG @KASIBCNEWS

The African National Congress (ANC) remains firmly committed to the renewal and strengthening of the movement in Gauteng, ensuring that the organisation continues to be an effective vehicle for transformation and development.  The National Executive Committee (NEC) has taken a strategic decision to reconfigure the provincial structures, reinforcing leadership in a way that builds on experience while embracing new energy. Gauteng holds immense historical and political significance as the centre of the struggle against apartheid and the host province of the ANC’s National Headquarters, Luthuli House. It was in this province that key moments of resistance, including the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the mass defiance campaigns of the 1980s, shaped the course of South Africa’s liberation. 

Today, Gauteng remains a vital political battleground where the ANC must consolidate its leadership to advance transformation. The NEC acknowledges the discipline and unwavering commitment demonstrated by ANC structures and members during this period of transition, reaffirming the strength and resilience of the movement in the province. The decision to reconfigure Gauteng's leadership was not taken as a punitive measure against the PEC for losing elections. Rather, it is a response to the need to ensure the ANC’s organisational effectiveness in the country’s most populous and economically significant province.  

The 41% national vote outcome in the 2024 elections was heavily influenced by results in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, making these two provinces central to the ANC’s overall renewal and recovery strategy. The NEC engaged in extensive deliberations to determine the best course of action, ensuring that the intervention was politically necessary and constitutionally sound.  

The reconfiguration process is not a departure from the ANC Constitution but is in fact aligned with its provisions. The NEC has acted within the framework of Rule 12.2.2, 12.2.3, and 12.2.4 of the ANC Constitution, which mandates the NEC to ensure the effective functioning of ANC structures.  The decision reflects the ANC’s commitment to constitutionalism and the rule of law. 

The immediate task in Gauteng is to rebuild ANC branches, Leagues, and structures so that they are actively engaged in local development and responsive to the needs of communities.  

The ANC brand and communications must be strengthened to reaffirm the organisation’s leadership role in the province. Ethical leadership and discipline will be prioritised to address corruption, construction and human settlement extortions, crime, deepening economic transformation that benefits our people and gender-based violence.  Preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections will be a key focus, with the objective of reclaiming lost ground and ensuring the ANC remains at the centre of governance in the province. 

The NEC has resolved that the Provincial Task Team (PTT) will oversee these objectives and work towards stabilising the organisation and preparing it for future electoral contests.  

The leadership collective being put in place will integrate the current PEC into an interim structure, reinforced with former leaders and veterans, to provide guidance and ensure continuity. This intervention seeks to strengthen the ANC’s capacity in the province and deepen its connection with communities and key sectors of society. 

The Gauteng Provincial Task Team which is being inaugurated here today is constituted as follows: 1. Amos Masondo (M)  2. Panyaza Lesufi (M) 3. Ntombi Mekgwe (F)  4. Hope Papo (M)   5. Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko (F) 6. Tasneem Motara (F)  7. Uhuru Moiloa (M) 8. Joy Phiri (F)  9. Mbali Hlophe (F)  10. Jane Mananiso (F)   11. Bheki Nkosi (M) 12. Trevor Fowler (M)  13. Adv. Nandipha Tselenyane (F)  14. Dr Bandile Masuku (M)  15. TK Nciza (M) 16. Nandi Mayathula-Khoza (F) 17. Sizakele Nkosi Malobane (F)  18. Lebogang Maile (M)  19. Tebogo Letsie (M)  20. Morakane Mosupye (F)  21. Ezra Letsoalo (M)  22. Peace Mabe (F) 23. Lolo Ditsekgo (F) 24. Matome Chiloane (M)  25. Dipuo Mvelase (F) 26. Nonceba Gcaleka-Mazibuko (F)  27. Mzi Khumalo (M) 28. Firoz Cachalia (M)  29. Fasiha Hassan (F) 30. Bernice Swarts (F) 31. Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi (F) 32. Boyce Maneli (M) 33. Judith Tshabalala (F) 34. Dr Honours Mukhari(M) 35. Vuyo Mhaga (M) 36. Gogo Ndlovana (F) 37. Dr Brenda Mahuma (F) 38. Nomsa Motaung (F) 39. Thabo Moloja (M) 40. Refilwe Mogale (F) 41. Dr Petrus Mabunda (M) 42. Kutloano Rakosa (M) 43. Tlou Chokoe (M) 44. Ntombi Magwaza (F) 45. Dolly Ledwaba (F) 46. Tshilidzi Munyai (M) 47. Nombulelo Nyathela (F) 48. Bones Modise (M) 49. Dr Rebecca Digamela (F) 50. Vuyo Mhlakaza (F) 51. Kedibone Diale (F) 52. Phelisa Nkunjane (F) 53. Lesego Makhubele (M) 54. Nontu Masuku (F) 55. Paul Mojapelo (M) 56. Nathi Congwane (M) 57. Greg Scheemaan (M) 58. Joyce Boshomane (F) 59. Thulani Ndlovu (M) 60. Oscar Mathafa (M) 61. Craig Cornish (M) 62. Andiswa Mosai (F) 63. Pretty Xaba-Ntshaba (F) 64. Sello Maetso (M) 65. Madiba Thabethe (M) 66. Dikeledi Tsotetsi (F) 67. Sbusiso Ngobeni (M) 68. Mandla Nkomfe (M) 

Out of the above names of the PTT, the following comrades are assigned responsibilities as follows: 1. Provincial Convenor: Amos Masondo 2. Co-Provincial Convenor: Panyaza Lesufi 3. Deputy Provincial Convenor: Ntombi Mekgwe 4. Provincial Coordinator: Hope Papo 5. Provincial Deputy Coordinator: Nomantu Ralehoko-Nkomo 6. Provincial Fundraiser: Tasneem Motara  

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS:  6. Uhuru Moiloa (M) - Convenor: Organising & Campaigns 7. Joy Phiri (F) - Convenor: DCIP 8. Mbali Hlophe (F) - Convenor: Arts & Culture 9. Jane Mananiso (F) - Convenor: Gender & Equity  10. Bheki Nkosi (M) - Convenor: Political Education 11. Trevor Fowler (M) - Convenor: Local Government Interventions 12. Advocate Nandipha Tselenyane (F) - Convenor: Legal & Monitoring 13. Dr Bandile Masuku (M) - Convenor: Education & Health 14. TK Nciza (M) - Convenor: Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation 15. Nandi Mayathula-Khoza (F) - Convenor: Legislature & Governance 16. Sizakele Nkosi Malobane (F) - Convenor: Elections  17. Lebogang Maile (M) - Convenor: Sectoral Mobilisation  18. Tebogo Letsie (M) - Convenor: Peace & Stability 19. Ezra Letsoalo (M) - Convenor: ETC 20. Peace Mabe (F) - Convenor: International Relations  21. Morakane Mosupye (F) - Convenor: STC  22. Matome Chiloane (M) - Convenor: Drafting  23. Dipuo Mvelase (F) - Convenor: Provincial Disciplinary Committee   24. Nonceba Gcaleka-Mazibuko (F) - Convenor: Commission for Religious & Traditional Affairs (CRATA)  25. Mzi Khumalo (M) - Provincial Spokesperson (ex-officio in the PWC) 

NOTE: • The PWC shall be made up of the PTT officials and all Sub-committee Convenors. • The Convenor of the Provincial Dispute Resolution Committee shall be the Deputy Provincial Coordinator.  • The Convenor of the Fundraising/ Finance Committee shall be the Provincial Fundraiser. 

Deployment to Regions: 1. GREATER JOHANNESBURG:  Oscar Mathafa (CONVENOR)  Thabo Moloja  Tebogo Letsie  Tshilidzi Munyai  Ezra Letsoalo  Lolo Ditsekgo Trevor Fowler  Matome Chiloane  Dr Rebecca Digamela  Joyce Boshomane  Nathi Congwane  Sello Maetso  

2. GREATER TSHWANE: Mzi Khumalo (CONVENOR) Fasiha Hassan Dr Brenda Mahuma Mbali Hlophe Jane Mananiso Joy Phiri Nandi Mayathula-Khoza Nonceba Gcaleka-Mazibuko Judith Tshabalala Dr Petrus Mabunda Bones Modise Thulani Ndlovu Craig Cornish 

 3. SEDIBENG: Boyce Maneli (CONVENOR) Lesego Makhubela Vuyo Mhlakaza Lebogang Maile Adv. Nandipha Tselenyane Peace Mabe Dipuo Mvelase Kutloano Rakosa Greg Scheemaan Sbusiso Ngobeni Paul Mojapelo 

4. WEST RAND: Phelisa Nkunjane (CONVENOR) Nombulelo Nyathela Madiba Thabethe Bheki Nkosi TK Nciza Bandile Masuku Kedibone Diale Vuyo Mhaga Ntombi Magwaza Tlou Chokoe Nontu Masuku Pretty Xaba-Ntshaba 

5. EKURHULENI: Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi (CONVENOR) Uhuru Moiloa Sizakele Nkosi Malobane Morakane Mosupye Bernice Swarts Dr Honours Mukhari Gogo Ndlovana Nomsa Motaung Refilwe Mogale Dolly Ledwaba Andiswa Mosai Dikeledi Tsotetsi Firoz Cachalia 

 Deployment to Sub-Committees: 1. ORGANISING & CAMPAIGNS: Uhuru Moiloa (CONVENOR) Bheki Nkosi Tebogo Letsie Nandi Mayathula Khoza Vuyo Mhaga Nomsa Motaung Oscar Mathafa 2. DCIP Joy Phiri (CONVENOR) Mzi Khumalo Bandile Masuku Vuyo Mhaga Bones Modise Thulani Ndlovu Dikeledi Tsotetsi 3. Arts & Culture Mbali Hlophe (CONVENOR) Peace Mabe Lolo Ditsekgo Dr Brenda Mahuma Dr Petrus Mabunda Thulani Ndlovu Dikeledi Tsotetsi 4. Gender & Equity Jane Mananiso (CONVENOR) Lolo Ditsekgo Gogo Ndlovana Lesego Makhubele Nomsa Motaung Pretty Xaba-Ntshaba 5. Political Education Bheki Nkosi (CONVENOR) Boyce Maneli Madiba Thabethe  Nomsa Motaung  Refilwe Mogale  Dolly Ledwaba  Andiswa Mosai Dikeledi Tsotetsi Firoz Cachalia  

Deployment to Sub-Committees: 1. ORGANISING & CAMPAIGNS: Uhuru Moiloa (CONVENOR)  Bheki Nkosi  Tebogo Letsie  Nandi Mayathula Khoza Vuyo Mhaga  Nomsa Motaung  Oscar Mathafa  2. DCIP Joy Phiri (CONVENOR)  Mzi Khumalo  Bandile Masuku  Vuyo Mhaga  Bones Modise Thulani Ndlovu  Dikeledi Tsotetsi  3. Arts & Culture Mbali Hlophe (CONVENOR)  Peace Mabe  Lolo Ditsekgo  Dr Brenda Mahuma Dr Petrus Mabunda  Thulani Ndlovu  Dikeledi Tsotetsi  4. Gender & Equity  Jane Mananiso (CONVENOR)  Lolo Ditsekgo  Gogo Ndlovana  Lesego Makhubele Nomsa Motaung  Pretty Xaba-Ntshaba  5. Political Education Bheki Nkosi (CONVENOR) Boyce Maneli  Madiba Thabethe  Tshilidzi Munyai Joy Phiri Dr Rebecca Digamela 6. Local Government Interventions Trevor Fowler (CONVENOR) Nonceba Gcaleka-Mazibuko Mzi Khumalo Dr Petrus Mabunda Sello Maetso Pretty Xaba Ntshaba 7. Social Transformation Committee (STC) Morakane Mosupye (CONVENOR) Jane Mananiso Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi Vuyo Mhlakaza Dolly Ledwaba Tshilidzi Munyai 8. Education & Health Bandile Masuku (CONVENOR) Matome Chiloane Adv. Nandipha Tselenyane Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi Dr Brenda Mahuma Thabo Moloja Nathi Congwane 9. Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation TK Nciza (CONVENOR) Mbali Hlophe Bernice Swarts Judith Tshabalala Bones Modise Nathi Congwane Joyce Boshomane 10. Legislature & Governance Nandi Mayathula-Khoza (CONVENOR) Judith Tshabalala Morakane Mosupye Lesego Makhubele Vuyo Mhlakaza Joyce Boshomane 11. Legal & Monitoring Adv. Nandi Letsenyane (CONVENOR) Ezra Letsoalo Madiba Thabethe Nombulelo Nyathela Kedibone Diale Greg Scheemaan 12. Sectoral Mobilisation Lebogang Maile (CONVENOR) Joy Phiri Fasiha Hassan Dr Honours Mukhari Lesego Makhubele Greg Scheemaan 12. Peace & Stability Tebogo Letsie (CONVENOR) TK Nciza Sizakele Nkosi Malobane Bernice Swarts Gogo Ndlovana Kedibone Diale 13. Elections Sizakele Nkosi Malobane (CONVENOR) Paul Mojapelo Uhuru Moiloa Refilwe Mogale Tlou Chokoe Ntombi Magwaza Oscar Mathafa Craig Cornish Andiswa Mosai 14. Economic Transformation Committee (ETC) Ezra Letsoalo (CONVENOR) Firoz Cachalia Lebogang Maile Dipuo Mvelase Nombulelo Nyathela Nontu Masuku Kutloano Rakosa Andiswa Mosai 15. Drafting Matome Chiloane (CONVENOR) Fasiha Hassan Tlou Chokoe  Ntombi Magwaza Phelisa Nkunjane Sbusiso Ngobeni Craig Cornish 16. International Relations Peace Mabe (CONVENOR) Refilwe Mogale Thabo Moloja Sbusiso Ngobeni Nontu Masuku Kutloano Rakosa 17. Provincial Dispute Resolution Committee (PDRC) Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko (CONVENOR) Dr Rebecca Digamela Ezra Letsoalo Gogo Ndlovana Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi 18. Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) Dipuo Mvelase (CONVENOR) Firoz Cachalia Trevor Fowler Phelisa Nkunjane 18. Commission for Religious and Traditional Affairs (CRATA) Nonceba Gcaleka-Mazibuko (CONVENOR) 

Other names to be confirmed by PTT officials 

 The ANC calls on all structures, members, and supporters in Gauteng to rally behind this decision, recognising that it is a necessary step in ensuring the ANC remains strong, united, and capable of leading transformation and development. The ANC remains confident that this intervention will strengthen its organisational structures and prepare the movement to meet the challenges ahead. 

ANC KWA ZULU-NATAL RESHUFFLE @KASIBCNEWS 

 The African Natonal Congress (ANC) commends our structures and members in KwaZulu-Natal for their discipline and unwavering commitment to the movement while awai ng the resolu ons of the Natonal Executve Commi ee (NEC). This patence and politcal maturity are a testament to the enduring legacy of ANC leadership in the province, which has produced stalwarts such as John Langalibalele Dube, Chief Albert Luthuli, Isaka Pixley Ka Seme, Harry Gwala, RD Naidu, and Moses Mabhida. These icons exemplified resilience, unity, and a deep-rooted dedication to the cause of libera on and transformation. 

Today, our cadres in KwaZulu-Natal continue in their footsteps, demonstrating that the centre has indeed held. The ANC remains resolute in its mission to build and strengthen the organisa on in this key province, ensuring that we are prepared for the batles ahead. Our movement has faced formidable challenges, yet through collective resolve and adherence to organisa onal discipline, we have consistently emerged stronger. 

The reconfiguration of the provincial leadership is a decisive interveotion to reinforce our structures, renew the movement, and consolidate our presence in a province that plays a crucial role in the political and economic trajectory of South Africa. 

The NEC, during its mngting on 18–19 January 2025, reaffirmed the strategic importance of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in the national transformation agenda. These two provinces not only have the largest populations but also hold significant economic weight, making them critical to the country’s development. 

Recognising the electoral setbacks of 2024, the NEC undertook an extensive and reflective discussion on the state of organisation , renewal, and rebuilding efforts, with the unity of the ANC as the primary objective. The NEC received a comprehensive report from the National Working Committee (NWC), presented by the Secretary General, detailing the challenges faced by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal. The intervention approved by the NEC seeks to strengthen the movement by integrating experienced leadership with a renewed commitment to political education , organisational discipline, and grassroots mobilisation. This approach ensures that the ANC remains the vanguard of progressive change in the province and across the country. 

Following rigorous debate, the NEC resolved that decisive action was imperative, and a passive approach was not an option. The reconfiguration of leadership in KwaZulu-Natal aligns with Rule 12.2.2, 12.2.3, and 12.2.4 of the ANC Constitution , which empowers the NEC to take necessary steps to ensure the effective functioning of provincial structures. Furthermore, Rule 12.1.4 empowers the NEC to take any appropriate measures to advance the interests of the ANC, including the appointment of interim structures where necessary. 

The establishment of the Provincial Task Team (PTT) is in accordance with Rule 12.1.1, which mandates the NEC to ensure the democratic and effec ve functioning of all ANC structures. This intervention, framed within the constitutional mandate of the NEC, reinforces the principles of unity, renewal, and organisational rebuilding. 

The ANC draws strength from the legacy of KwaZulu-Natal luminaries such as John Langalibalele Dube, Chief Albert Luthuli, Pixley Isaka Ka Seme, Moses Mabhida, Florence Mkhize, Dr. Yusuf Dadoo, Harry Gwala, RD Naidu, Stalwart Simelane, Fama Meer, Griffith & Victoria Mxenge, and Bertha Mkhize, who dedicated their lives to the struggle for freedom and justice. Their sacrifices remind us of the importance of unity, discipline, and selfless service as we work to strengthen our movement and reclaim our role as the trusted leader of transforma on. 

The Provincial Task Team (PTT) is established as the interim structure to oversee the stabilisation  of the organisation, drive political education , and work towards the revitalisation of ANC branches across the province. Additionally, the PTT is mandated to revive relations with Amakhosi and faith-based communities, Amabandla, recognising that these institutions played a foundational role in the birth and evolution of the ANC.

The ANC acknowledges the historical and moral authority of these structures in guiding our society and affirms the need to strengthen our collaboration to advance unity, social cohesion, and transformation.

 The KZN Provincial Task Team which is being inaugurated here today is constituted as follows: 

1. Jeff Radebe  2. Weziwe Thusi  3. Sboniso Duma  4. Mike Mabuyakhulu  5. Nomusa Dube-Ncube  6. Nomagugu Simelane  7. Nhlakanipho Ntombela (M) 8. Amanda Bani (F) 9. Zinhle Cele (F) 10. Minah Lesoma (F) 11. Kwazi Mshengu (M) 12. Jomo Sibiya (M) 13. Nolubabalo Zondi (F) 14. Sibongiseni Dhlomo (M) 15. Bheki Mtolo (M) 16. Fanle Sibisi (M) 17. UMntwana Babhekile Mthembu (F) 18. Ntombikayise Sibhidla (F) 19. Bheki Ntuli (M)  20. Nomalungelo Gina (F) 21. Tholi Gwala (M)  22. Sbusiso Ndebele (M)  23. Maggie Govender (F)   24. Thanduxolo Sabelo (M)  25. Inkosi M. Tembe (M) 26. Inkosi M. Xolo (M) 27. James Nxumalo (M) 28. Phindile Sishi (F)  29. Ian Ngubane (M) 30. Mxolisi Kaunda (M) 31. Londolo Zungu (F) 32. Celiwe Nxumalo (F)  33. Ntuthuko Mahlaba (M)  34. Khonza Ngidi (M)  35. Mthandeni Dlungwana (M) 36. Nandkishor Singh (M) 37. Mzi Zuma (M) 38. Bongi Moloi-Sithole (F) 39. Nonhlanhla Khoza (F) 40. Nomakiki Majola (F) 41. Thandeka Madangana (F) 42. Mqondisi Duma (M) 43. Phumzile Mgcina (F) 44. Ravi Pillay (M) 45. Masen Myeni (M) 46. Gre a Apelgrin (F) 47. Sipho Hlomuka (M) 48. Mbali Frazer (F) 49. Ntuthuko Makhombothi (M) 50. Zama Khanyase (F) 51. Hlengiwe Mavimbela (F) 52. Sbongile Khathi (F) 53. Thembeka Mchunu (F) 54. Makhosazana Zungu (F) 55. Fikile Masiko (F) 56. Mduduzi Mhlongo (M) 57. Super Zuma (M) 58. Celiwe Madlopha (F) 59. Sizophila Mkhize (F) 60. Nontembeko Boyce (F) 61. Siyabonga Nene (M) 62. Dolly Shandu (F) 63. Manini Manzi (F) 64. Nelisiwe Mae Mkhize (F) 65. Mafika Mndebele (M) 66. Solomon Mkhombo (M) 67. Fikile Francisca Manzi (F) 

Out of the above names of the PTT, the following comrades are signed responsibilities: 

1. Provincial Convenor: Jeff Radebe 2. 1st Deputy Provincial Convenor: Weziwe Thusi 3. 2nd Deputy Provincial Convenor: Sboniso Duma 4. Provincial Coordinator: Mike Mabuyakhulu 5. Provincial Deputy Coordinator: Nomusa Dube-Ncube 6. Provincial Fundraiser: Nomagugu Simelane 

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS: 7. Nhlakanipho Ntombela (M) - Convenor: Organising & Campaigns 8. Amanda Bani (F) - Convenor: DCIP 9. Zinhle Cele (F) - Convenor: Arts & Culture 10. Minah Lesoma (F) - Convenor: Gender & Equity 11. Kwazi Mshengu (M) - Convenor: Political  Education 12. Jomo Sibiya (M) - Convenor: Local Government Interven ons 13. Nolubabalo Zondi (F) - Convenor: STC 14. Sibongiseni Dhlomo (M) - Convenor: Educa on & Health 15. Bheki Mtolo (M) - Convenor: Policy, Monitoring and Evalua on 16. Thanduxolo Sabelo (M) - Convenor: Legislature & Governance 17. UMntwana Babhekile Mthembu (F) - Convenor:  Sectoral Mobilisa on 18. Ntombikayise Sibhidla (F) - Convenor: Peace & Stability  19. Bheki Ntuli (M) - Convenor: Elec ons 20. Nomalungelo Gina (F) - Convenor: ETC 21. Tholi Gwala (M) - Convenor: Dra ing   22. Sbusiso Ndebele (M) - Convenor: International Relations  23. Maggie Govender (F) - Convenor: Provincial Disciplinary Committee   24. Fanle Sibisi (M) Provincial Spokesperson (ex-officio in the PWC)  

NOTE: • The PWC shall be made up of the PTT officials and all Sub-committee Convenors. • The Convenor of the Provincial Dispute Resolution Committee shall be the Deputy Provincial Coordinator.  • The Convenor of the Fundraising/ Finance Committee shall be the Provincial Fundraiser. 

Deployment to Regions: 1. ETHEKWINI: Bongi Sithole-Moloi (CONVENOR)  Tholi Gwala  Phindile Sishi  Celiwe Nxumalo Sbu Ndebele  Gre a Apelgrin  2. MOSES MABHIDA: James Nxumalo (CONVENOR) Makhosazana Zungu  Ravi Pillay  Sipho Hlomuka Nomakiki Majola Maggie Govender  3. HARRY GWALA: Thembeka Mchunu (CONVENOR)  Fanle Sibisi  Kwazi Mshengu Phumzile Mgcina Londolo Zungu  4. MBUSO KUBHEKA: Nontembeko Boyce (CONVENOR) Jomo Sibiya  Sibongiseni Dhlomo Ntuthuko Makhombothi   Nelisiwe Mae Mkhize 5. JOSIAH GUMEDE: Ian Ngubane (CONVENOR) Mxolisi Kaunda Mthandeni Dlungwana Hlengiwe Mavimbela Sizophila Mkhize 6. INKOSI BHAMBATHA: Mbali Frazer (CONVENOR) Bheki Mtolo Dolly Shandu Ntombikayise Sibhidla Mqondisi Duma Solomon Mkhombo 7. GENERAL GIZENGA MPANZA: Ntuthuko Mahlaba (CONVENOR) Nhlakanipho Ntombela Nolubabalo Zondi Nonhlanhla Khoza Fikile Masiko Fikile Francisca Manzi 8. MZALA NXUMALO: Vincent Masen Myeni (CONVENOR) Zinhle Cele Nomalungelo Gina Celiwe Madlopha Mduduzi Mhlongo 9. MUSA DLADLA: Mzi Zuma (CONVENOR) Thanduxolo Sabelo Nandkishor Singh Zama Khanyase Manini Manzi 10. TOLOMANE MYAYIZA: Super Zuma (CONVENOR) Minah Lesoma Khonza Ngidi Thandeka Madangana Fikile Masiko 11. NOKUHAMBA NYAWO: Sibongile Khathi (CONVENOR) UMntwana Babhekile Mthembu Bheki Ntuli Mafika Mndebele Siyabonga Nene 

Deployment to Sub-Committees: 1. ORGANISING & CAMPAIGNS: Nhlakanipho Ntombela (CONVENOR) Bheki Ntuli Thanduxolo Sabelo Phindile Sishi Sizophila Mkhize Jomo Sibiya 2. DCIP Amanda Bani (CONVENOR) Fanle Sibisi Zama Khanyase Siyabonga Nene Mduduzi Mhlongo Minah Lesoma 3. Arts & Culture Zinhle Cele (CONVENOR) Super Zuma Nelisiwe Mae Mkhize Sizophila Mkhize Masen Myeni Bongi Sithole-Moloi 4. Gender & Equity Minah Lesoma (CONVENOR) Mafika Mndebele Celiwe Madlopha Dolly Shandu Nonhlanhla Khoza Nolubabalo Zondi Fikile Francisca Manzi 5. Poli cal Educa on Kwazi Mshengu (CONVENOR) Mduduzi Mhlongo Ian Ngubane Gre a Apelgrin Ravi Pillay Mzi Zuma Solomon Mkhombo 6. Local Government Interven ons Jomo Sibiya (CONVENOR) James Nxumalo Bongi Sithole-Moloi Mzi Zuma Thembeka Mchunu Minah Lesoma 7. Social Transformation Commi ee (STC) Nolubabalo Zondi (CONVENOR) Londolo Zungu Tholi Gwala Celiwe Nxumalo Nonhlanhla Khoza Fikile Masiko 8. Educa on & Health Sibongiseni Dlomo (CONVENOR) Sipho Hlomuka Mthandeni Dlungwana Nomakiki Majola Manini Manzi Nomagugu Simelane 9. Policy, Monitoring and Evalua on Bheki Mtolo (CONVENOR) Sbu Ndebele Ntuthuko Makhombothi Mbali Frazer Nandkishor Singh Phindile Sishi 10. Legislature & Governance Thanduxolo Sabelo (CONVENOR) Amanda Bani Sibongiseni Dlomo Nontembeko Boyce Ntuthuko Mahlaba Zinhle Cele 11. Sectoral Mobilisa on UMntwana Babhekile Mthembu (CONVENOR) Ravi Pillay Fikile Masiko Zama Khanyase Khonza Ngidi Thandeka Madangana 12. Peace & Stability  Ntombikayise Sibhidla (CONVENOR) Nelisiwe Mae Mkhize Mbali Frazer  Super Zuma  Sipho Hlomuka  Hlengiwe Mavimbela 13. Elec ons Bheki Ntuli (CONVENOR)  Mzi Zuma  Hlengiwe Mavimbela   Makhosazana Zungu Sbu Ndebele  Mqondisi Duma  14. Economic Transformation Committee (ETC) Nomalungelo Gina (CONVENOR) Ntuthuko Mahlaba  Phumzile Mgcina  Mthandeni Dlungwana  Nelisiwe Mae Mkhize  Mafika Mndebele 15. Drating Tholi Gwala (CONVENOR) Ntuthuko Makhombothi  Hlengiwe Mavimbela Fikile Masiko  Siyabonga Nene  Maggie Govender 16. Interna onal Relations  Sbu Ndebele (CONVENOR)  Mqondisi Duma  Mxolisi Kaunda  Sbongile Khathi  Bheki Mtolo  Phumzile Mgcina  17. Provincial Dispute Resolu on Commi ee (PDRC) Nomusa Dube-Ncube (CONVENOR) Phindile Sishi  Fanle Sibisi  Ntuthuko Mahlaba  Bongi Sithole-Moloi 18. Provincial Disciplinary Commi ee (PDC)  Maggie Govender (CONVENOR)  Sbu Ndebele  Gre a Apelgrin  Celiwe Madlopha  Dolly Shandu  18. Commission for Religious and Traditional Affairs (CRATA) Bheki Cele (CONVENOR) Inkosi Ngcobo (Emalangeni)  Bishop Vusi Dube  Bishop Mondli Luvuno (Provincial Chaplain) Super Zuma (PTT member)  Celiwe Madlopha (PTT member)  

As we embark on this critical phase, we call on all ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal to remain steadfast, disciplined, and focused on the urgent task of rebuilding the organisation. Let us take inspiration from our past leaders who faced adversity with unwavering determination and commitment to the struggle. 

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has always been a beacon of resilience, and together, we will rise to the occasion, ensuring a formidable movement ready to advance the transformation agenda in the province and beyond. The ANC remains the only force capable of delivering a better life for all.

 Through unity, renewal, and action, we will reclaim our ground and emerge victorious in the battles ahead.