Lizeka Tandwa
Lizeka Tandwa is a political journalist with a keen interest in local government.
Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel
/ 2 February 2024

Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel

South Africa’s decision to take Israel, the West’s darling, to the International Court of Justice for genocidal intent was brave politics

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Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?
/ 5 January 2024

Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?

The biggest opposition parties are intent on usurping the ANC’s power by forming alliances with smaller left and right wing parties

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The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival
/ 27 December 2023

The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival

We take a look at presidents Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa and their contribution – or lack thereof – to a democratic South Africa

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‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa
/ 15 December 2023

‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa

ANC leader says that Nomvula Mokonyane and others must lead by example and that the rules must apply to all

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Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party
/ 13 December 2023

Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party

National executive committee members may thwart plans by the ANC top brass to bring former ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang back

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Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier
/ 8 December 2023

Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier

ANC Women’s League provincial chair Ntandokazi Capa is first on the list while Eastern Cape chairperson and premier Oscar Mabuyane’s position hangs in the balance

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Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC
/ 8 December 2023

Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC

The ANC secretary general says they are aware of rumours the former president is forming a new party

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Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?
/ 8 December 2023

Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?

The Multi-Party Charter’s funders are said to be looking for a new figurehead for the coalition’s election campaign

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