In case you missed it: SACP backs ANC’s coalition decision | Mantashe on ANC’s decline | Ramathuba cracks the whip on MECs
Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 14 November 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has expressed support for the ANC's decision to form coalitions with the Democratic Alliance (DA) following local government elections that left numerous municipalities in a state of uncertainty. ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe cautioned that the fragmentation of the black vote in South Africa has weakened the ANC and may ultimately result in its downfall.
Additionally, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has reprimanded her executive council, accounting officers, mayors, municipal managers, and CEOs of state-owned entities, imploring them to focus on action rather than mere speeches.
Written by urgent.news from The Citizen's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
