CCM NATIONAL ELECTIONS

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CCM NATIONAL ELECTIONS 

The African National Congress (ANC) extends its fraternal good wishes to our sister movement, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), as the people of the United Republic of Tanzania head to the polls tomorrow. 

The ANC joins millions of Africans in saluting the enduring legacy of the CCM as a liberation movement that has remained steadfast in advancing the principles of Pan-African unity, self-determination, and peoplecentred development. Under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the CCM continues to build upon the visionary foundation laid by Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere; promoting social progress, peace, and inclusive growth in Tanzania and across the continent. 

We are confident that the people of Tanzania will once again demonstrate their commitment to democracy, stability, and the ideals of the African liberation project. 

The ANC stands in solidarity with the CCM as it renews its mandate to serve the people and strengthen the bonds of friendship between South Africa and Tanzania. 

As liberation movements bound by a shared history of struggle, we reaffirm our commitment to deepening cooperation through the Former Liberation Movements Forum and other multilateral platforms that continue to drive Africa’s transformation and unity. 

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The Fight against the Gambling Crisis needs more Voices and Action

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The Fight against the Gambling Crisis needs more Voices and Action

RISE Mzansi positively notes the comments of Pick n Pay CEO, Mr Sean Summers, who has labelled the gambling crisis as “out of control” and “horrendous”, as reported by News24.

The recent annual report of the National Gambling Board raises the alarm, stating that gambling operators have increased their gross gambling revenue from R59-billion in 2023/4 to R75-billion in 2024/25, an annual growth of 26%. Moreover, South Africans spent R1,5-trillion during the 2024/25 financial year on gambling activities, this is an increase from the R1,1-trillion wasted in the previous financial year.

Gambling addiction, known as “problem gambling”, is fast being recognised as a public health crisis, where money is lost, but in the extreme, it claims lives through depression and suicide. Those in power, whether in business, academia, health, sports, and politics, can no longer ignore this crisis.

Look left, look right; look up, and look down, you see gambling advertising, which entices all of society – the youth and the elderly; urban and rural communities; the poor and the rich – while leaving a trail of deadly destruction.

RISE Mzansi calls upon more leaders to raise their voices and agitate for action.

RISE Mzansi has sponsored a National Assembly subject for discussion, which will take place this Friday. Time will tell where political parties and their leaders stand on the matter.

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BEE Made ANC Rich and South Africa Poor

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BEE Made ANC Rich and South Africa Poor

The Democratic Alliance (DA) today unveiled a new billboard that lays bare a truth South Africans already know: The ANC’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy has failed. It has made a handful of politically connected individuals wealthy, while the rest of the country has been left behind.

For three decades, this policy has been sold as empowerment, but it has delivered the opposite. Millions remain locked out of the economy, with 12 million South Africans unable to find work and 44 million struggling just to afford their next meal.

While a few benefit from inflated contracts and state tenders, the majority continue to pay the price for corruption and greed.

The DA’s message is simple: if South Africa is to grow, create jobs, and reduce poverty, we must replace the ANC’s race-based system with one that truly includes everyone.

That is why the DA has introduced the Economic Inclusion for All Bill that rewards job creation, skills development, and real community investment instead of political connections.

This billboard captures the choice that now faces South Africa: continue down the same failed path that made ANC elites rich and left South Africa poor, or choose real opportunities for all by voting DA.

Unlike the ANC’s system that encourages fronting and patronage, the DA’s approach focuses on need, fairness, and tangible empowerment. It supports small businesses, removes red tape, and builds local economies where opportunity is earned, not given to the well-connected.

The DA calls on all South Africans, businesses, and civil society to support the Economic Inclusion for All Bill and sign the petition at endpoverty@da.org.za.

Together, we can replace corruption disguised as empowerment with a system that gives every South African the chance to work, grow, and thrive.

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ARREST IN THE MAMELODI DOUBLE MURDER CASE

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ARREST IN THE MAMELODI DOUBLE MURDER CASE 

The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities welcomes the swift arrest of a suspect linked to the brutal killing of two young women in Mamelodi East, Gauteng. Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga condemns, in the strongest possible terms, this senseless act of violence that has once again robbed families, communities, and our nation of young lives filled with promise. “We commend the South African Police Service for its rapid response and urge the criminal justice system to ensure that justice is served without delay. 

These heinous acts of violence against women cannot and will not be tolerated. Communities must continue to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement to ensure that no perpetrator of gender-based violence and femicide escapes accountability.” — said Minister Chikunga. The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victims and their loved ones and serves as a reminder that accountability is non-negotiable in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The Ministry reiterates that eradicating GBVF requires a whole-of-society approach — Uniting Families, Communities, Faith Leaders, Civil Society, and the Private Sector in daily action to protect Women and Children.  

As South Africa approaches the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, the Ministry calls on all citizens to reaffirm their commitment to building safe, just, and dignified communities for all. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Moramaga family and friends during this time of unbearable grief. The lives of two young women have been cut short. Justice must be served — and our nation must never grow numb to such cruelty,” — Minister Chikunga concluded. 

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SAPS must undergo urgent forensic overhaul and integrity clean-up

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SAPS must undergo urgent Forensic overhaul and Integrity clean-up

The DA calls for a full SAPS forensic overhaul with independent oversight.

Ballistic reports are error-riddled and may be manipulated.

Senior SAPS officials must face integrity and lifestyle audits.

The DA will immediately push for a complete forensic overhaul of SAPS, backed by independent oversight and accountability measures to restore professionalism, transparency, and public trust in policing.

This action is urgent given the shocking evidence before the Madlanga Commission yesterday, which exposed a national crisis in SAPS’s forensic and ballistic systems.

Testimony revealed that the guns used in the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart were later linked to at least twenty other murders, including those of high-profile figures such as DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and businessman Don Tindleni.

Yet the first SAPS ballistic report on these same weapons contained multiple factual errors, missing analyses, and even the wrong case numbers.

The national head of ballistics, Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, admitted the original report was “error-riddled” and had to be rewritten several times by the same analyst, Captain Itumeleng Makgotloe, whose mistakes were defended as “typos.”

Pages were replaced, affidavits resubmitted, and at least three versions of the same report were filed — all before critical evidence was verified.

Even more disturbing, evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson SC highlighted that Makgotloe appeared to have known of the guns’ links to other murders months before the case was registered on the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS), raising concerns that organised crime networks within or connected to SAPS may have accessed or influenced forensic information.

Such conduct reflects more than incompetence — it signals systemic corruption and manipulation of evidence at the heart of SAPS’s crime intelligence and forensic functions.

The DA calls for:

• An independent forensic and ballistics audit of all major SAPS casework from the past five years.
• Comprehensive skills development in the Forensic Science Laboratory to restore technical standards and eliminate political interference.
• Immediate integrity testing and lifestyle audits of the top 100 SAPS generals and senior managers, starting with those in the Detective Service, Forensics, and Supply Chain.

If integrity testing is not enforced, nothing else will change. South Africans cannot expect justice from a system where ballistic evidence can be altered, delayed, or leaked to criminals.

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Tragic Death of Seven-Year-Old in Durban Lift Shaft

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IFP Women’s Brigade Calls for Justice Following Tragic Death of Seven-Year-Old in Durban Lift Shaft

The Inkatha Freedom Party Women’s Brigade (IFPWB) is calling for justice for seven-year-old Aphelele Dlamini, who tragically lost his life after falling into a lift shaft at the HOMii building in Durban.

The IFPWB extends heartfelt prayers for the speedy recovery of Aphelele’s twin sister, Aphile, who is currently receiving medical care in hospital after also falling into the shaft.

The Women’s Brigade is calling on law enforcement authorities to leave no stone unturned in investigating the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident. The Brigade also urges the City of Durban to conduct urgent safety inspections of all residential buildings to ensure they meet the required standards for safe and humane living conditions.

“This tragedy is both shocking and unacceptable. No parent should have to bury their child because of negligence. If it is found that this building was unsafe, the owners must be held fully accountable. We cannot allow a situation where lives—especially those of children—are lost due to preventable causes,”

— Hon. Ntombifuthi Ntshayintshayi, KZN IFP Women’s Brigade Chairperson

The IFP Women’s Brigade is deeply disturbed to learn that this is not the first fatal incident at the same building. The Brigade demands urgent intervention from authorities to prevent further loss of life and ensure that all residential properties are properly maintained and regulated.

The IFP Women’s Brigade conveys its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Dlamini family and all those affected by this tragedy.

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LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASHES INTO TUCK SHOP AT HOËRSKOOL ALBERTON

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LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASHES INTO TUCK SHOP AT HOËRSKOOL ALBERTON

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) can confirm that a light aircraft reportedly crashed into a tuck shop at Hoërskool Alberton in Ekurhuleni earlier this morning on Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Circumstances around the incident are under investigation by relevant authorities. The pilot and the instructor who were onboard the aircraft reportedly sustained no injuries.

The Department can confirm this incident will not disrupt schooling activities or the ongoing National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Parents have been advised to ensure that learners bring their own food to school while repairs are being arranged.

The GDE commends the school’s management, emergency services and aviation authorities for their prompt response to this sudden incident.

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