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Bongani Mkongi. File photo.

Former deputy police minister Bongani Mkongi quits the ANC

Mkongi said he is looking for a permanent political home whose agenda aligns with the National Democratic Revolution.

Former president Jacob Zuma singing his signature song 'Umshini wami' after an appearance at the arms deal corruption trial at the Pietermaritzburg high court. File photo.

Mkhwebane, ex-KZN premier Mchunu defect to Zuma's MK Party

"A politician will not just stay in a wrong place when there is a correct place politically," Zuma says of the party's new recruits.

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Zulu traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi at Embongombongweni in Phongolo, KwaZulu-Natal.

Zulu traditional PM launches investment company for Amakhosi

Company aims to enhance self-sufficiency and foster economic independence and sustainability, says traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini says wants Ithala to be saved from liquidation.

King Misuzulu to be first monarch to deliver main address at AfriForum event

The event honours the memory of King Dinuzulu, who spent the last years of his life at Uitkyk farm, Middelburg.

Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Willies Mchunu has cut his ties with the ANC. File photo.

GNU fallout — Willies Mchunu quits the ANC

ANC veteran Willies Mchunu has quit the party.

Justice and constitutional development minister Thembi Simelane. File photo.

ActionSA lays criminal complaints against justice minister Simelane over VBS Mutual Bank

ActionSA has laid a criminal complaint against justice minister Thembi Simelane over an almost R600,000 loan she acquired from Gundo Wealth Solutions during her tenure as mayor of Polokwane.

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini with queen-to-be Nomzamo Myeni, who says their wedding will go ahead this week. File photo.

King Misuzulu speaks against xenophobia

"Let us not abuse and ill-treat foreign nationals. Instead let us show them our ways because we know they come here to look for a better life and we must be happy they choose to come here."

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Stamping out corruption key in driving infrastructure success — Ramaphosa

The task of identifying incomplete and abandoned infrastructure projects is being implemented throughout all provinces, Ramaphosa said.

Roman Cabanac

If criminally convicted can lead GNU, I should also get a chance: Cabanac

Controversial podcaster says he pushed boundaries to gain attention on social media but the government of national unity has changed his approach

Minister of police Senzo Mchunu.

Police record R2.2bn in civil claims in one financial year – minister Mchunu

The claims, according to police minister Senzo Mchunu, emanate from 4,153 alleged wrongful arrest incidents.

The national policing policy will deal with key challenges hampering effective policing.

Government’s policy plan to restore trust in South Africa’s police to be adopted

The national policing policy, set to deal with key challenges hampering effective policing, is due to be adopted in less than two months, the cabinet announced on Thursday.

KZN ANC provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo. File photo.

GNU has resuscitated the ANC, says ANC KZN secretary Bheki Mtolo

ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo says those criticising the ANC’s choice of GNU partners as a “sell-out position” are creating “false narratives”.

EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini

EFF top brass visits KZN

After suffering bruising losses in the 2024 elections, the EFF leadership has descended on KwaZulu-Natal on a fact-finding mission after the party’s poor showing in the province on May 29.

MEC for Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi and Prince Mbonisi Zulu at the announcement.

Zulu royals' dispute mediation team named

Key figures of the Zulu royal family who opposed King Misuzulu’s occupation of the throne have been appointed to a team that will resolve the succession disputes that have increased in areas under amakhosi

Zulu monarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithini says the decision to suspend Ithala's bank licence will have a devastating effect on thousands and has asked KZN premier Thami Ntuli to intervene

Zulu King Misuzulu's royal household budget cut in a surprise move

In an unprecedented move, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has cut the budget for the royal household unit, which takes care of the needs of Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, by just more than R2m.