Nationalisation out, nationalism in

The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country's $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.

The future is beneficiation

But the strategy to boost industry has a major stumbling block: readily available power.

Huge merger wobbles a lopsided world

Xstrata and Glencore to go ahead with merger.

A rich seam to be mined

State intervention in natural resources looking likely.

DA says ANC's mining super tax will kill jobs

The Democratic Alliance has come out strongly against the ANC's proposed mining tax, saying it would discourage investment and kill jobs.

Zuma calls for recognition of women in ANC history

The centenary provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women to the struggle, the president told the ANC Women's League.

Malema's appeal denied by disciplinary committee

ANC national disciplinary committee has denied the former Youth League president's appeal against his suspension from the party.

Media self-regulation is ideal

Ruling party's participation in the hearings of the Press Freedom Commission comes as a surprise.

'Clash of paradigms' as editors defend self-regulation

Newspaper editors have warned the Press Freedom Commission that introducing a media appeals tribunal would be "the death knell of a free press".

Changing times need appropriate symbols

The ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to ­reflect the recent past, its achievements and ­future aspirations.

Mabuza’s ‘plot’ revealed

Men say Mpumalanga premier paid them to make damaging and false claims about rivals.

Leaked email gives Julius Malema ammunition

The ANC Youth League claims it has hard evidence of a political vendetta being waged against its leaders through a leaked email.

Gigaba fights to protect ANC policy

The minister has lashed out against those calling for premature changes to the party’s leadership.

ANC: How do we solve a problem like Mandla Mandela?

The ANC in the Eastern Cape wants to meet the Mandela family to discuss Mandla Mandela's personal life and work out how to rein in Madiba's grandson.

ANC denounces religious violence in Nigeria

The ANC has slammed religious killings between Nigeria's Christians and Muslims, which have claimed hundreds of lives.

Suspected collusion in abattoir deal

The Mpumalanga government has awarded an R11-million abattoir contract to a company accused of having links to organised crime.

Birthday truce in tatters: ANC faction fight hots up

Pro and anti-Zuma officials are lashing out at each other as Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to hear ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's appeal.

Thabo or Taboo? Mbeki's inner circle on his future role

Three years after the "palace coup" that saw him leave office, opinions are divided on whether Thabo Mbeki should return to active domestic politics.

Politics enters Gauteng judicial race

The succession race for the position of judge president of the North and South Gauteng High Courts has begun and has taken on political overtones.

Fast-forward back to Kliptown

If it is true that history is written by the victors, then the African National Congress is uniquely positioned.

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