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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
ANC Women's League pickets as mayor appears in court
The ANC Women's League (ANCWL) staged a picket outside the Estcourt Magistrate's Court today (August 8), where Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality Mayor Mduduzi Myeza appeared on charges of assaulting a woman earlier this year. The alleged victim is a member of the IFP; the same political party as the mayor. The ANCWL said the demonstration formed part of their Women's Month programme and was aimed at standing in solidarity with the alleged victim, condemning gender-based violence and urging the court to ensure that justice is served. The protesters carried placards with messages such as 'ANC fights for justice', 'Let's break the silence' and 'Our community deserves protection from the justice system'. Also read: Rampage with axe and knobkerrie leaves 1 dead, 2 injured Tensions reportedly flared when supporters of the ANC and IFP clashed outside the court. A protester claimed that an ANC sound-vehicle was damaged during the altercation and that a woman was assaulted, resulting in her glasses being broken. It is believed that both parties have since opened cases at Estcourt police station. Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there!
The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Suspect who allegedly murdered wife and girlfriend found dead
The man accused of killing two women, including his pregnant ex, has been found dead in a field near Lusikisiki. The police found the man who allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend and his wife in Ngobozana, Eastern Cape, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Ngobozana area in Lusikisiki was left reeling on Tuesday as the police hunted a 42-year-old man for allegedly shooting and killing two women. The suspect first allegedly shot his girlfriend, Dolly Voxeka, 22, at a tavern in the Chithwayo locality after she tried to break up with him. Man accused of killing wife and girlfriend Voxeka's mother said her daughter had two young children and was expecting a third when the suspect took her life. 'He said to Dolly that you can't say you don't want to be with me now. I am also unhappy in my home because of your situation [pregnancy],' the grieving mother said. ALSO READ: Withdrawn GBV cases allow 'perpetrators to evade justice', hears portfolio committee She said her daughter ran and tried to hide after seeing the suspect with a gun, and that he allegedly threatened to kill her. Voxeka ran to a tavern to escape, but the 42-year-old followed her and allegedly shot her there. 'This man killed my child, who was born in 2003; at that time, he was a grown man. He killed my child and left her young children,' the inconsolable mother said. The suspect then proceeded to his home in Unity Park, where he allegedly shot his wife while she was asleep. According to reports, her grandchildren were sleeping with her at the time. Found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound He fled the scene in the family's vehicle, which police later discovered abandoned. On Wednesday, the police announced the discovery of the man's body in Gqathula locality, approximately 10km outside the Lusikisiki CBD. ALSO READ: 'Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone' – ANCWL 'Preliminary reports suggest he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, though police are conducting a thorough investigation,' the police said in a statement on social media. Following the double murders, an intensive search ensued until community members found a man's body in an open field with a 9mm pistol nearby. The deceased was positively identified as the suspect in the Ngobozana murders. Inquest docket The Lusikisiki police have opened an inquest docket to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death. This tragic incident of gender-based violence comes as South Africa celebrates Women's Month. NOW READ: Olorato Mongale: Suspect's parents arrested for aiding escape in murder case
The Herald
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Maphazi dies
Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nondumiso Maphazi has died. Maphazi, who was the Bay's mayor between 2006 and 2009, died at a hospital in Johannesburg on Monday after a short illness. This was confirmed by ANC provincial spokesperson Gift Ngqondi. Ngqondi said in a statement on Tuesday the ANC was saddened by Maphazi's death. He said Maphazi played an important role in the quest towards a non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous SA in her various capacities such as being a dedicated educator, community builder and advocate for women's rights. 'She was elected as ANC Women's League Regional Chairperson in Nelson Mandela Region and also later got elected to the ANC Nelson Mandela Regional Executive Committee( REC). 'Her capabilities were affirmed by the ANC when she was deployed as a PR councillor in Nelson Mandela municipality in the year 2000 wherein she served in many roles.' Ngqondi said Maphazi would be remembered for her unrelenting commitment to the fight against gender-based violence and her resolute belief in the ANC. 'She also had a resolute belief in the ANC Women's League (ANCWL) as a reliable tool in the hands of our people to effect fundamental and far-reaching transformation in the struggle for the total liberation and emancipation of women in SA. 'Her commitment to the fight against GBV and femicide was extraordinary . At the time of her passing, she was the ANCWL PEC member in the Eastern Cape. 'The ANC sends its sincere condolences to comrade Nondumiso Maphazi's family and friends . 'It is our hope that they can find some solace during this very difficult time in the knowledge that their loss is shared by us, the comrades and friends she worked tirelessly with her in the ANCWL and the congress movement,' wrote Ngqondi. Nelson Mandela Bay metro council speaker and ANC member Eugene Johnson said she served with Maphazi in different structures of the ANC, including in the women's league provincial executive committee (PEC). 'She was an inspiration to many of us women in the organisation as she has held some of the most prestigious and influential roles,' Johnson said. 'We looked up to her because she was a humble and incorruptible servant of the movement. She defended women and was a freedom fighter. 'She cared for the poor, hence she established her NGO which focused on human settlements and social cohesion in general.' After she stepped down as mayor, Maphazi served as an adviser in then Eastern Cape premier Noxolo Kiviet's office. Maphazi was appointed was appointed acting chair of the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in 2012 until 2017. In October 2022, she was appointed SA Tourism Board Chairperson . She also served as Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA). She also served as a commissioner for the commission on gender equality and served as a board member of uButyebi Trust until 2019. In 2022, she was appointed chairperson of the SA Tourism board — a position she held for about a year. She was the founder and executive director of the Zusilwele Thina NGO that fights violence against women and children. Maphazi held a PhD in public administration from the Nelson Mandela University. The Herald
Eyewitness News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Late ANCWL's Mnganga-Gcabashe hailed for principled leadership, lifelong service
JOHANNESBURG - Tributes continue to pour in for African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) deputy president, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, following her passing on Saturday. She died at her KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) home at the age of 64, after undergoing an undisclosed medical procedure. Mnganga-Gcabashe's last public appearance was more than a week ago at the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban. An anti-apartheid activist, Mnganga-Gcabashe also served as the chairperson of the portfolio committee on tourism and was a member of the ANC's national executive committee (NEC). She's been hailed for her principled leadership and lifelong community service. President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile both believe her contributions to the struggles for gender equality and non-racialism will be part of her legacy. ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, said Mnganga-Gcabashe's passing leaves a deep void. 'She was a beacon of calm in turbulent times, a voice of reason when the noise was loud, and a steady hand in the rebuilding of our country's democracy. She did not enter politics for position or prestige. She was called by her community, elected by residents to represent them in peace committees during some of the darkest years of political violence in KwaZulu-Natal.' 'PROFOUND VOID' Parliament and political parties have joined in the tributes pouring in for Mnganga-Gcabashe. Parliament's presiding officers said she has left a 'profound void' in the parliamentary community and the nation. Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, said parliament's presiding officers learnt with shock of Mnganga-Gcabashe's passing. 'They said that honourable Mnganga-Gcabashe was the embodiment of dignified public service. She served in parliament with humility and unwavering dedication. In every committee she led, she was firm yet fair, and she led with compassion and strong principle.' The MK Party also sent its condolences to her family and colleagues in the ANC.
The Herald
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
'A leader of humility and service': ANC mourns death of Women's League deputy president
Member of the ANC national executive committee and deputy president of the ANC Women's League Lungi Annette Mnganga-Gcabashe has died. Announcing her death, the ANC described Mnganga-Gcabashe as a leader whose life had embodied principled leadership, humility and unyielding love for her people. Mnganga-Gcabashe died on Saturday, leaving behind a lasting legacy that the ANC says will continue to inspire generations. In a statement, the ANC said her death leaves a deep void within the movement and the nation. The party described her as a beacon of calm during turbulent times, a voice of reason amid chaos and a steady hand in rebuilding the country's democracy. Born in KwaMashu on October 27, 1960, Mnganga-Gcabashe's political consciousness was shaped by the struggles of her community, marked by pain, violence and resistance. She did not enter politics for personal advancement but was driven by a sense of duty, elected by her community to serve on peace committees during some of KwaZulu-Natal's most violent years, the ANC said. The party highlighted how her early activism in the United Democratic Front, the Natal Organisation of Women and the ANC bore the hallmarks of her character: selflessness, empathy, courage and conviction. It said she belonged to a generation of women who walked gently but carried within them the fire of justice. She helped build the ANCWL from the ground up, house to house, woman by woman. 'She was never too senior to listen, never too distant to serve. Whether as a volunteer organiser in the townships, a provincial chairperson of the ANCWL or a national leader of our movement, Comrade Lungi remained grounded in the values of our struggle: humility, revolutionary discipline and people-centred leadership. In parliament, she embodied quiet strength and ethical oversight. As chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises, and most recently as chairperson of the portfolio committee on tourism, she worked with care, compassion, and integrity. She demanded accountability not for applause, but for the betterment of the lives of ordinary people. 'She made oversight an act of love — love for the constitution, for public institutions and, above all, for the people. To the end, she remained a committed builder of our movement,' the party said. It said her recent election as deputy president of the Women's League in 2023 reflected the trust, admiration and respect she earned across generations. 'Her message was always rooted in hope and responsibility. She urged communities not to destroy schools, clinics, libraries and halls, reminding us that these were the very instruments of freedom our people had fought for. Hers was a voice that pleaded for unity, for discipline and for generational duty to protect what has been built. Comrade Lungi was a mother, a mentor, a comrade and a patriot.' The party said her loss was deeply felt by the Women's League, her family, her colleagues in parliament, the ANC as a whole and the nation at large. 'But even as we mourn, we remember her smile, her soft-spoken strength, and her unwavering faith in the capacity of ordinary people to change the world. To her family: thank you for sharing her with the nation. To the women of South Africa: may her life be a reminder that dignity and power can live side by side.' TimesLIVE
