The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) raid on the offices of Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemugumoni has sparked strong reactions from opposition parties, with both the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) hailing the move as a long-overdue step toward accountability.

The EFF, which has repeatedly accused Mpe of corruption, celebrated the Hawks’ action, with Limpopo chairperson Lawrence Mapoulo framing the operation as a victory for whistle-blowers and residents.

“John Mpe and his crew never thought this moment would come. They thought they were untouchable and that they can dribble their way out of the large scale corruption they were involved in. Even the misguided press conference did not help John and the company to wash away their sins. It was just a matter of time that they are caught in their tracks,” he said.

Mapoulo accused the

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ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning to municipalities, urging them to confront corruption and maladministration head-on or risk further eroding public trust in government.

Speaking during the ANC’s special national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg, Ramaphosa said that corruption was “most prevalent within municipalities” and stressed that political will to hold officials accountable remained lacking.

“The ANC, therefore, needs to be bold in taking action to resolve the dysfunctionality at local government by dealing with this elephant in the room of corruption and malfeasance,” he told NEC members.

The two-day gathering, attended by mayors, municipal managers, and ANC deployees, was convened to assess the state of local government.

The discussions come amid rising service delivery protests across several provinces and ahead of the crucial 2026 municipal elections, where the ANC will be battling declining support.

Ramaphosa emphasised that the lack of accountability and

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