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Media is made the scapegoat of ANC's persecution complex: If our reportage of political dynamics, which unfold daily, divides the liberation movement, then we have been lied to, argues Rapule Tabane.
Zuma mixes with movers and shakers: President Jacob Zuma took time out of the national general council on Wednesday to pay homage to patriotic companies.
Mantashe: 'Gate-keeping' remains a major problem: Gwede Mantashe this week accused some ANC leaders of using "gate-keeping" to prevent new members with differing views from joining the party.
Succession debate haunts ANC conference: The ANC NGC may formally claim to be a forum for discussion and review, but the succession question remains the elephant in the room.
Copies of New Age distributed at ANC NGC: Free copies of the New Age newspaper were distributed at the venue of the ANC's national general council (NGC) in Durban on Thursday.
Minding the ANC gender gap: When it comes to the ANC, jobs for the girls are one thing, but gender equality for the nation is a much bigger issue.
New Age garners government ads: The taxpayer appears to have contributed to the first edition of the New Age newspaper, which is peppered with government advertising.
Veterans vs young guns: Direct personality clashes at the ANC's national general council were avoided but found intense expression in policy disputes.
Clearly not Polokwane II: Distaste for the media hung thick at the ANC's national council, much like the moisture that stuck to our backsides, writes Mandy Rossouw.
Govt moots compulsory service for graduates: The government will look at introducing compulsory community service for university graduates, Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said.

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Taking stock

A modern Solomon Mahlangu

The unofficial anthem for the ANC's NGC was a revolutionary song dedicated to slain struggle hero Solomon Mahlangu. We went on a hunt to find a modern version of Mahlangu, which we found in Roche Mogorosi, ANC secretary to the Tshwane branch. We question him on his politics, lifestyle and views on the role of money in the ANC.

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ANC NGC: It's a wrap

We take a look at the ANC's national general council and sum up the main issues discussed and resolutions reached at this year's conference. Get the event's highlights here, with commentary from M&G political reporter Mandy Rossouw.

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NGC in colour

While security was tight, the streets outside the exhibition centre at the ANC national general council were a smorgasbord of green and yellow, as vendors sold ANC paraphernalia. We look at the money spent by delegates at the conference.

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The ANC and big business

Undoubtedly the most upmarket area at the ANC's national general council was the business lounge. We accompany President Jacob Zuma on a tour of the exhibition, a place where business and politics meet.

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M&G analysis of Zuma's NGC speech

President Jacob Zuma's main address at the ANC national general council was a crucial moment for him, as he set out to reassert his authority, show his detractors who's boss and give hope to those who want to see him succeed. M&G political reporter Mandy Rossouw has a look at how it went.

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NGC Zeitgeist

We took to the streets at the ANC National General Council to ask ministers and delegates from various walks of life about their expectations of the NGC, the succession debate and the rising tension between Julius Malema and President Jacob Zuma.

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NGC preview with Fikile Mbalula

ANC head of organising Fikile Mbalula sits down for a chat with the M&G at the ANC's national general council to give insight into the major issues, the leadership debate and more.

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NGC movers and shakers: Jacob Zuma

Who are the people to watch at the ANC's National General Council next week? We start our series with a look at President Jacob Zuma, ahead of one of the ruling party's most important meetings, held once a term.

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NGC movers and shakers: Gwede Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe will be stuck between a rock and a hard place at the upcoming ANC national general council. With pressure from both Cosatu and the ANC youth league, Mantashe will no doubt have to harness all his political knowhow to get through the NGC.

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NGC movers and shakers: Fikile Mbalula

The ANCYL are bent on installing their former president as Secretary-General of the ANC. But how much noise will they make about it at the ANC's National General Council next week? We continue our series of people to watch ahead of one of the ruling party's most important meetings, held once a term.

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NGC movers and shakers: Julius Malema

It's an all-or-nothing situation for ANCYL president Julius Malema at this years' ANC national general council. He has raised the stakes high by taking on the hitherto popular president of the ANC, Jacob Zuma.

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