Seen as a uniting alternative to Zuma, he is widely admired but trailed by controversy, yet remains quite the enigma. So who is Kgalema Motlanthe?
Factional spats in the ANC and tripartite alliance are behind the latest turmoil at the SABC, with the head of news being placed on "special leave".
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says the ANC has to reposition itself to remain relevant and account to the masses.
The prospect of getting the top job in the ANCYL has senior members rethinking their positions, possibly leaving Julius Malema without support.
The unity shown at the ANC’s press conference, which was meant to show the leadership’s control, has been undermined by behind-the-scenes infighting.
A practising Muslim, South Africa’s ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool has been trying to mend fences between Islam and the West.
President Jacob Zuma has tightened up his security and now even rank-and-file ANC members need accreditation in order to attend Zuma’s public events.
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> has again begun the search for South Africa’s most inspiring women for the annual <em>Book of South African Women</em>.
The tripartite alliance’s reaction over the Supreme Court judgment has charted the differences over Jacob Zuma ahead of Mangaung in December.
David Mabuza looks set to retain the chairmanship of the ANC in Mpumalanga, resisting pressure to topple him.