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The MK Party's mayoral candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay, Mvuleni Mapu Picture: Supplied
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Mapu eyes mayoral chains, vows to fix ‘sick’ Bay

Nelson Mandela Bay's former housing director, Mvuleni Mapu, has entered the political arena and is gunning for the number one seat in the council. Mapu, who has pleaded not guilty in a high-profile corruption case, is contesting for the…

  • Nomazima Nkosi
SACP mayoral candidate Zanoxolo Wayile
ELECTIONS

Wayile steps aside from Civil Society Coalition over mayoral candidacy

Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Zanoxolo Wayile has stepped down from the Civil Society Coalition to run as the SACP’s mayoral candidate in the upcoming local elections.

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Eastern Cape premier and ANC provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS
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ANC at its most vulnerable as November 4 looms — Mabuyane

Eastern Cape ANC chair Oscar Mabuyane has warned that the party enters the upcoming local government elections in a severely weakened state, citing factionalism, failing municipalities, and the SACP's independent electoral bid.

  • Herald Reporter
In the dock in the Knysna magistrate's court on Monday are, from left, municipal manager Manqoba Ngubo, CFO Busisiwe Lubelwana and former mayor Thando Matika. Picture: SIPHOKAZI MNYOBE
CORRUPTION
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Former Knysna mayor, senior officials to remain behind bars

Former Knysna mayor Thando Matika and two senior municipal officials will remain in custody pending a bail hearing after being charged with corruption, money laundering, and extortion over alleged tender kickbacks.

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe