Advocate Dali Mpofu is the latest politician to switch from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Mpofu believes that the MK Party represents the fastest and most direct path to the total liberation of Africans and emphasises that he is not motivated by a desire for positions. He stated that he attempted several times to arrange a meeting with Julius Malema, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Despite this, Mpofu has no regrets about his decision and insists that he did not join the MK Party for personal gain. ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the Government of National Unity is not reliant on the Democratic Alliance (DA). She reiterated that the GNU agreement is with ten parties and not only with the DA. Regarding spaza shops, Mokonyane insists that all spaza shops nationwide should be closed until they are properly legalized. This call for action comes in response to recent incidents where children lost their lives after consuming contaminated food from local spaza shops.

AfriForum's Kallie Kriel says that if the government doesn't accede to their demands on the BELA Act, they'll be left with no option but to head to the courts. Union Solidarity and Lobby Group AfriForum marched against clauses 4 and 5 of the BELA Act, stating that the act takes away the right of the school governing bodies to make important decisions about admissions and language. Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina has reiterated that the water crisis in Gauteng is self-inflicted. She says municipalities were warned as early as June to take care of the water infrastructure in the province. The world is closely watching as voters choose between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump in one of the most fiercely contested US presidential elections in recent history. This as voting is currently under way in several states of the US. African Nations are among those watching closely as they wonder how the election outcome will impact the continent. SABC News Correspondent Sherwin Bryse-Pease is reporting live from Manhattan

The EFF Students Command Council has expelled one of its members, Kganki Mphahlele, for bringing disrepute to the organisation and its leaders. This decision comes after Mphahlele made critical comments about EFF leader Julius Malema on X. Mphahlele has stated that he will reluctantly accept the expulsion, as he believes this action is more about ideological differences and personal vendettas than anything else. Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala says the department plans to accelerate the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to create millions of job opportunities, highlighting its importance in poverty alleviation and skills development. Tensions within the Government of National Unity have escalated in recent weeks, particularly between the ANC and the DA. The primary point of contention concerns whether government decisions can be made unilaterally, as the DA claims the ANC is doing, or if these decisions require consensus. Roelf Meyer, a member of the Government of National Unity under President Nelson Mandela, says any party that chooses to leave the GNU will face consequences

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza says the department will revoke the identity documents of former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina and that of her mother. This decision comes after they failed to meet the deadline to provide reasons for why the revocation should not occur Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says a decision regarding Kabelo Gwamanda's dismissal will be made after legal team advice is received on Thursday. Morero says the charges against Gwamanda are serious and require urgent action. National Police Commissioner General Fanie Masemola says it is concerning that 900 000 suspects have been arrested since the inception of Operation Shanela in May last year. And Controversial pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng and his co-accused bodyguard are scheduled to return to court on November 11. They are facing charges of kidnapping, possession of an unlicensed firearm, discharging a firearm, assault, and malicious damage to property. However, Mboro claims that the allegations against him are all false.

The DA is accusing the ANC of violating GNU agreements. This comes after Ramaphosa referred to Russia as a "valuable ally and friend" during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Brics 2024 summit. DA Federal Executive member Willie Aucamp and ANC NEC member Mzwandile Masina speak on policy disputes in the Government of National Unity. And Build One SA has expressed disappointment about basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube deciding not to immediately scrap the 30% minimum pass mark. BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane says it is important that the quality of education learners are receiving, is of a high standard.

Interview with Pule Mabe on charges relating to the alleged Enviro mobi tender fraud involving him, his wife and 5 other co-accused. They are facing a combined 16 counts of fraud, money laundering and the contravention of the Public Finance Management Act. Mabe has since denied the charges. The GNU recently marked 100 days since its formation.The department of Planning, Monitoring and evaluation plays a central role in policy coordination, ensuring policy alignment amongst various ministries within the GNU with different political interests and ideologies. Is there policy coherence? Maropene Ramokgopa is Minister in the Presidency: The department of Planning, Monitoring and evaluation. Former Kwazulu Natal Premier Willies Mchunu quits the ANC Willies Mchunu talks to Face the Nation about his decision to quit as a member of the African National Congress.

Gauteng province is experiencing an increase in food poisoning cases, with four reported in October. The latest incident affected 25 students from Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School in Bronkhorstspruit, who fell ill after allegedly eating snacks from street vendors outside the school. The Special Investigating Unit saved the South African government about R8 billion in the 2023/24 financial year. The unit achieved a record cash recovery of R2.28 billion, the highest in its 27-year history. The NSFAS investigation came to around R191 million by the end of the financial year. Meanwhile, Universities and TVET colleges have been flagged as the main culprits contributing towards the late submission of financial statements of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to Parliament. And Residents of the Helen Joseph Women's Hostel in Alexandra are fearful due to increasing incidents of rape and robbery. The living conditions are dire, with overflowing sewage, broken toilets, and leaking roofs. Today, they marched to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's office to deliver a memorandum of demands.

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams stated that her department cannot intervene in the operations of foreign-owned spaza shops, as the responsibility for issuing licenses and permits lies with municipalities. ANC NEC member Mzwandile Masina says the Government of National Unity (GNU) is a work in progress. Masina emphasizes that the ANC is committed to not backing down on transformation. ANC KZN Secretary Bheki Mtolo says Former KZN Premier Willies Mchunu is an outstanding leader of the ANC and he will never adhere to the principles of the MK Party but may sympathize on an individual level with Jacob Zuma.

Today in Parliament, Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka clashed with her impeached predecessor, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. The disagreement arose when Mkhwebane questioned Gcaleka about security matters concerning the CEO of her office, Thandi Sibanyoni. The ANC and Action SA reached an agreement in Tshwane, resulting in Dr. Nasiphi Moya being elected as the new mayor. Moya secured 122 votes with the support of the ANC and the EFF, defeating the former DA mayor, Cilliers Brink, who received 86 votes. However, ANC Gauteng Secretary Thembinkosi Nciza has denied ongoing discussions for power sharing in Gauteng where ANC takes Johannesburg, Eff Ekurhuleni and ActionSA in Tshwane. And Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi is concerned about the high number of people who cannot access housing.

Investigations are underway after the deaths of 5 children in Naledi, Soweto, due to suspected food poisoning from items purchased at a local spaza shop on Sunday. The children were between 6 and 10 years old. One child is still in ICU. Ennie Makhafola, City of Johannesburg MMC for Health and Social Development, says the city has 28 spaza shops on record and inspections have been conducted. ANC NEC member Sibongile Besani says the party has accepted the explanation from ANC Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi regarding his remarks about the GNU. Lesufi was called to the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg on Monday to discuss the comments he made publicly about the GNU. Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor, says South Africa will submit evidence to the International Court of Justice on October 28th to support its claim that Israel is committing genocide in Palestine.

The Judicial Service Commission has decided to proceed with its October sitting. This comes after a full bench of the Western Cape High Court granted an interim interdict halting Dr John Hlophe from participating in the JSC sitting pending a review of his designation. MK Party Chief Whip Mzwanele Manyi says the party has instructed their lawyers to interdict the JSC sitting And ANC Veterans League President Snuki Zikalala is appealing for people who are implicated in corruption to follow their conscious and step aside

African National Congress Gauteng Secretary Thembinkosi Nciza says that the removal of Cilliers Brink as Tshwane Mayor through a motion of no confidence is a victory for the people of Tshwane. Meanwhile, DA Gauteng Leder Solly Msimanga has accused ActionSA of destabilising a functional government by ousting its mayor Cilliers Brink. And The Mayor of a Northern Cape municipality Andrew Samson says employees may not be able to take advantage of the two-pot system due to the municipality's financial problems.

The DA's Cillier Brink has two days left to find out if he will continue as the mayor of Tshwane. The Tshwane metro council will vote on Thursday on a motion of no confidence tabled against him by the ANC. Bafuze Yabo, ANC's regional spokesperson, says they want Brink out due to his stubbornness. As South Africa celebrates three decades of democracy, it's important to reflect on the journey and milestones of the nation. Heritage sites play a crucial role as custodians of our shared history. Dr Jane Mufamadi, CEO of Freedom Park, emphasises their significance. North West MEC Bitsa Lenkopane has initiated an investigation into the recent violent incident in Hartbeespoort, where properties were set on fire.

BUSA CEO Designate Khulekani Mathe met with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss NHI concerns. Mathe says the President requested solutions to their issues, as the NHI has not been implemented yet. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the relationship between his party and the DA in Tshwane has ended. He says the DA betrayed ActionSA by negotiating with the ANC to remove them. AND Former ANCYL leader Malusi Gigaba has cautioned against the commercialisation of the ANC, warning that it could introduce capitalist values into the party.

EFF Leader Julius Malema in conversation with Clement Manyathela.

DA leader John Steenhuisen has softened his approach to the President signing the BELA bill. He previously threatened that signing it would risk the stability of the GNU. The party's Federal Council member, Willie Aucamp, emphasises the need to protect the GNU. And ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says land expropriation without compensation is still an ANC policy. Mbalula says if MK Party & EFF want to help ANC pass that bill in Parliament, they can approach the ANC.