ANCYL presidential hopeful denies harassment charges
Lubabalo Molefe, who is lobbying support for his ANC Youth League presidential candidacy, says charges of sexual harassment against him are bogus.
ANC NEC to decide fate of Limpopo PEC
The ANC's national executive committee has been expected to decide on the fate of its Limpopo provincial executive committee.
Zuma's allies take key NEC posts
Charles Molele, Mmanaledi Mataboge
Shifts on the ANC's national executive committee reflect the president's gratitude, writes Charles Molele and Mmanaledi Mataboge.
ANC: NEC posts divide Cosatu
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo, Mmanaledi Mataboge
Cosatu leaders have differed on whether their elevation to the ANC NEC represents a victory, or is fraught with more dangers than benefits.
[Video] ANC top six: Zuma slate holds firm
With President Zuma and his allies taking the top spots, to much jubilation, the political futures of the other contenders are uncertain.
Riggings and rumours aside, Zuma set for victory
Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo
Jacob Zuma is almost certain to be re-elected to the ANC's most powerful position after receiving overwhelming support from the party's branches.
NEC 'paying attention to the Marikana situation' says Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe has stated socio-economic issues were to blame for the Marikana tragedy and that the NEC are paying special attention to the event.
ANCYL dumps Pule Mabe as treasurer
The ANC Youth League has removed treasurer general Pule Mabe from his position, amid calls for party intervention to reinstate Julius Malema.
Why Malema is taunting the ANC's top brass
Is Julius Malema trying to annoy the ANC into dissolving the youth league, a move so drastic that the NEC will feel compelled to come to his aid?
'ANC leaders are becoming faceless sources'
The ANC's NEC has raised concerns over leaders leaking information, with Gwede Mantashe saying the party should do what it can to discourage it.
Tshwane ANC council faces disbandment
The regional general council of the ANC's Tshwane branch faces disbandment amid "rampant violence and intimidation”.
Malema, Shivambu get backing from youth league
The ANCYL executive committee has reaffirmed its support for leader Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu in light of charges against them.
Malema disciplinary action 'not discussed' at NEC
The ANC Youth League was not up for discussion at a special national executive committee meeting in Pretoria, spokesperson Jackson Mthembu says.
Mantashe calls ANC leaders to order
Disciplinary action will be taken against any ANC leaders who engage in public spats, trade insults or launch personal attacks, said Gwede Mantashe.
ANC to review structures in 'problem' provinces
The ANC's national executive committee has asked for a review of party structures in three "problem" provinces, including the Western Cape.
Mantashe: How we'll build a strong ANC
The ANC is keeping some of its leaders from serving in Parliament to strengthen the party's headquarters, secretary general Gwede Mantashe said.
ANC meets to discuss parliamentary nominations
The African National Congress's national executive committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the party's list of parliamentary nominations.
We need to protect intellectual thought
Academic freedom should go beyond creative teaching and dynamic research. It must include contributions to public discussions and debates. It was in this spirit, arguably, that the vice-chancellor of the University of South Africa, Barney Pityana, addressed the annual general meeting of the Law Society of South Africa.
Have we become too grand?
Staff Reporter, Ferial Haffajee
Remember the days when, as inaugural transport minister, Mac Maharaj insisted that he would continue to drive his beat-up old Jetta? It struck a chord, for it spoke of a government that would live comfortably yet simply. Those days died quickly as the new democrats dusted off old protocol books designed for a venal order.
ANCYL head slams 'despicable behaviour'
Newly elected African National Congress Youth League (ANC) head Julius Malema used his first letter as president to chastise those who showed "unbecoming conduct" at the league's conference in Bloemfontein recently. "Thugs and hooligans who believe they can hold the organisation to ransom ... will be dealt with," said Malema on Monday.
