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ANC Nelson Mandela Bay top five, from left, regional treasurer Luvuyo Mini, deputy chair Lufefe Mkutu, regional chair Babalwa Lobishe, secretary Siphiwo Tshaka and his deputy, Nontombi Nama, moments after they were announced as winners at the 7th regional conference held at Nelson Mandela University on Saturday morning

'Voters punished us at the polls,' says ANC regional spokesperson Matiwane

The ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay has conceded a sharp decline in electoral support, acknowledging voter anger over poor service delivery, crumbling infrastructure, and internal candidate selection disputes as the DA takes a commanding lead.

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KIM opens criminal case against DA in Knysna coalition row

A political row in Knysna has escalated after the Knysna Independent Movement filed a criminal complaint against the DA and constituency head Ryan Smith over allegations regarding council coalitions.

Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen talking to the media before the start of the DA federal congress at Gallagher Convention Centre.

DA power shake-up on the table as leadership race heats up

The DA is heading into a high-stakes elective congress this weekend with sweeping constitutional changes — and a looming leadership transition — set to test the party’s direction

11/04/2026. Outgoing DA leader, John Steenhuisen talking to the media before the start of the DA Federal Congress at Gallergher Convention Centre. Picture: Masi Losi
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Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen says he is leaving the DA intact

Steenhuisen says the outcome of the DA federal congress will have an impact of the GNU

DA delegates sing during the first day of the 2026 DA Federal Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre
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Power shake-up on the cards as DA holds day 1 of elective conference

All the latest at the DA’s elective conference

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis will contest the DA’s top post of federal leader in April.

DA federal leader race pits Hill-Lewis against Dyonase

Federal congress draws record field for key party posts

Samwu says it will not allow the DA to reverse salary gains for municipal workers in the City of Johannesburg. File photo

DA is ‘hostile to workers’, says Samwu in defence of employees against court challenge

The DA launched legal action to stop the implementation of a R10.3bn wage redress deal