One person will be at the heart of 2012's battles

President Jacob Zuma's name will be at the centre of several major political events in 2012 as he fights for re-election as ANC president.

SACP: Secrecy Bill protesters 'are out to weaken SA'

Protesters against the Protection of State Information Bill are out to weaken and undermine state security, says the SACP in Gauteng.

SACP heaps scorn on 'deceitful' Derby-Lewis parole bid

The medical parole bid by Chris Hani's assassin, Clive Derby-Lewis, is part of a deceitful campaign to get out of jail, the SACP says.

Disunity threatens bid to oust Cassel Mathale

Differences about leadership preferences are threatening the unity of a coalition formed to oust Cassel Mathale, Limpopo's premier.

Blade: Alliance leaders 'buying votes with blood money'

The SACP's Blade Nzimande has accused the country's ruling tripartite alliance of using "blood money" to buy votes in its leadership elections.

Nzimande warns young lions over 'Freedom' marches

The SACP's Blade Nzimande has urged ANC Youth League members to boycott the Malema-endorsed Economic Freedom Youth Mass Action marches.

Limpopo ANC vows to press ahead

The ANC provincial conference in Limpopo will go ahead despite attempts by Gwede Mantashe to delay it until next year.

Plans afoot to weaken Malema's support

Moves are being made to undermine Julius Malema's support in the provinces should the youth league leader survive the current disciplinary process.

Stop burning flags and hurting people, Malema tells crowd

Julius Malema has urged supporters to show restraint after journalists and police were attacked by crowds protesting outside his disciplinary hearing.

Today's communist party is not a class act

Blade Nzimande represents the politics and character of his party.

Communists 'purging opposition' in KwaZulu-Natal

Factions in the SACP and the Young Communist League claim the parties are trying to silence dissident members in the run-up to elect new leaders.

Letters to the Editor: August 5

Mail & Guardian readers share their thoughts on the SACP, Sactwu, Zwelinzima Vavi and more.

The SACP is anything but a one-man band

Yunus Carrim and Ben Martins wants to know whether the SACP can be reduced to a one-man band.

The strident tune of a one-man band

The SACP's good track record is marred by Blade Nzimande’s intolerance of opposing voices, writes Rapule Tabane.

Arrest leaks 'smack of ANC showdown'

Leaks to the media about the imminent arrest of two high-ranking politicians in KwaZulu-Natal have heightened concerns in the ANC.

Nzimande makes unity a priority

Rapule Tabane spoke to Blade Nzimande about his continued support for President Zuma, his fight with Cosatu and views on nationalisation.

Vavi's delicate dance with the ANCYL

The relationship between Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and the ANC Youth League may play a crucial role in Vavi's political career.

Scathing attack on SACP ally

Report says the South African Communist Party is in disarray and its leaders are after government positions.

The battle for Cosatu

The battle for Cosatu is on a knife edge. This week its central committee postponed debates as lobby groups pulled it in different directions.

Blade comes out in defence of under-siege SACP

Blade Nzimande has fiercely defended the role of the SACP, which has been harshly criticised by alliance partners for failing the working class.

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