High noon for Lekota

A special meeting of the ANC's national executive committee will be convened on Wednesday to discuss the suspension of Mosiuoa Lekota.

I do not believe it, Lekota says of suspension

Former ANC chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota met the news of the suspension of his party membership with disbelief on Monday.

ANC suspends Lekota

The ANC has suspended former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota after he threatened to form a breakaway party, it said on Monday.

Four disaffected pillars of the split

Four political leaders have openly associated themselves with moves towards the formation of a new ANC-based political party.

The big split: Tensions simmer in rebel camp

The new political formation planned by former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota is off to a rocky start with supporters at odds over whether to stay.

'Life is about risk'

Former deputy minister of defence Mluleki George is a key driver of the campaign for a new party. He spoke to Mandy Rossouw.

'Crisis? What crisis?' asks ANC

Six of the Cabinet ministers who quit on Tuesday are willing to serve again, it has emerged, while the deputy defence minister has also resigned.

Controversial Chinese arms arrive in Harare

A controversial shipment of arms from China and destined for Zimbabwe has arrived in Harare, the Weekender newspaper reported on Saturday -- apparently thanks to assistance by the South African government. There are fears that President Robert Mugabe is planning to use force to storm back to power in Zimbabwe.

Mbeki must account to Luthuli House, says Masetlha

Former National Intelligence Agency boss Billy Masetlha, newly elected to the African National Congress national executive committee, says President Thabo Mbeki and his Cabinet will be "recalled" from their government positions unless they "account" to Luthuli House, Business Day reported on Friday.

Mbeki team fights back

President Thabo Mbeki's team fought back after a first day of humiliation at the ANC's 52nd national conference at Polokwane, holding an unprecedented rally at lunchtime. Jacob Zuma's people responded with an even bigger rally. The Mbeki rally was part of a package of measures to turn back the voting gains of deputy president Jacob Zuma, who is set to take the top job.

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