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ANC members in the Mangaung region gathered at the party's provincial office in Bloemfontein on Monday to protest the second postponement of their regional conference.

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The Democratic Alliance secured its first township ward victory in Gauteng by narrowly defeating the African National Congress in Evaton West. The result marks a historic shift in the Emfuleni area. Maki Tshabalala becomes the DA's first ward councillor in a Gauteng township.

Political analyst Dr. Levy Ndou has urged parties that rejected the Government of National Unity (GNU) to rethink their stance. He highlighted potential voter backlash and benefits of broader inclusion, amid the EFF's Gauteng leader being appointed Finance MEC.

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African National Congress deputy president Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the party's openness to working with formations like the EFF and MKP in the government of national unity. He made the remarks after a Good Friday service at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The comments follow the appointment of an EFF member as Gauteng's finance MEC.

The African National Congress in the Eastern Cape has paused its 10th provincial elective conference following a high court interdict. Three party members successfully sought the court order over verification irregularities and guideline violations. The ANC now awaits judicial advice on rescheduling.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that Johannesburg needs a strong mayor, noting that Dada Morero remains in the position with no change. This comment, made at the News24 On the Record Summit, is seen as an indication of national ANC intervention in regional candidate selection. Separately, the ANC organised a People's March in Defence of Sovereignty and Democratic Gains on Human Rights Day.