Shilowa quits damaging leadership tussle

Mbhazima Shilowa, the deputy president of Cope, is considering turning down the nomination to oppose Mosiuoa Lekota for the party's top job.

Cope tussle: Combat by press release

Both sides in the war dividing the Congress of the People (Cope) say they will obey the courts.

Lekota still president of Cope, for now

Cope's presidential conundrum over who the rightful president is, will continue until Friday.

Bruising battle will make or break Cope

As the party readies itself for its national congress at the end of the month, both this external challenge and a number of internal ones confront it.

Leadership row splits Cope

A group of Cope leaders from seven provinces, the youth movement and the women's movement have confirmed reports that a faction is planning to split.

Cope in Free State calls for postponement of national congress

The Congress of the People in the Free State on Monday threatened to withdraw from the party's national congress unless it was postponed.

Regions just not Coping

Party’s first elective conference in two weeks’ time faces legitimacy challenges and boycotts.

Coping with divorce

It was bound to end in tears for Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota and Mbhazima Shilowa. The writing was on the wall from the start.

Shilowa heads for Cope top job

Mosiuoa Lekota loses favour as the majority of provinces want the party’s deputy president to take over.

Cope youth mull future of young party

Lobbying for leadership positions within Cope is gaining momentum, with the party's structures circulating lists of their preferred candidates.

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