Right-wing populism is gaining fertile ground in Europe, preying on the fears of ordinary citizens who feel excluded by ‘establishment politics’.
‘Decolonisation will happen, with or without corporate and government approval. After all, it is not for them. It is for the oppressed’
Divisions in Cosatu have forced the federation to temporarily withhold its budgeted R8-million for the ANC’s election campaign.
Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini’s supporters won almost all the debates at its central executive committee meeting – another blow for Zwelinzima Vavi.
New kids on the block, the EFF and Agang SA, are taking chunks out of the ANC’s youth base and middle class, an election survey has found.
The beleaguered general secretary’s pack came off second best at a meeting of the divided federation.
Factions within the ruling party have revealed their loyalties in lobby lists for legislatures and are ignoring orders from party leaders.
The public enterprises minister faces the challenging task of wooing apolitical youth and disaffected middle class.
Nomvula Mokonyane says she would serve for a second term if deployed. But ANC leaders in the province say she doesn’t stand a chance.
Investigators have set their sights on a secret bank account that they say may have been used for fraudulent activities.