Charles Molele
Charles is a senior political reporter for the Mail & Guardian.
Warring Cosatu leaders head for showdown over Vavi
An investigation into Cosatu's general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has brought tensions to a boil between leaders in the trade union federation.
Holomisa castigates ANC for upsetting Mandela family
Charles MoleleBantu Holomisa has warned the ANC against making insensitive statements about the medical condition of former president Nelson Mandela.
Zuma's ANC foes pay the price of unity
President Jacob Zuma's supporters are conducting a "quiet purge" in the provinces ahead of the 2014 national elections.
Vavi lives to see another day in Cosatu
Charles MoleleSources say Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi was not removed from his position as general secretary at the central executive committee meeting.
Vavi lives to fight another day
Charles MoleleCosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi may have survived a bid to oust him at this week's trade union federation meeting, but faces a new battle.
Sepedi sparked the flame, the centre of my political consciousness
Charles MoleleWhile we have 11 official languages in South Africa, our indigenous languages do not enjoy the same footing or importance as English and Afrikaans.
ANC denies claims of purging Zuma dissidents
Charles MoleleThe African National Congress says it is not purging members who did not support President Jacob Zuma for re-election at Mangaung last year.
Qedani Mahlangu's actions come back to haunt her
Charles MoleleA former minister has egg on her face after the Supreme Court of Appeal ordered her to reinstate the members of the Gauteng Gambling Board she fired.
Vuyo Mbuli: Farewell to the mjita who never changed his spots
Charles MoleleIn the township, the late radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli was known as mjita, which roughly translated means a dude, chap or cool cat.
Ex-spy boss slams Cwele over Guptas
Former NIA chief Gibson Njenje lost his job after a battle over the influential Gupta family. For the first time, he explains why.
