The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections
His body was recovered in southern Mozambique days after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters
The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas
The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue
Gwarube will vie for the position at the 2026 elective congress, aiming to succeed Helen Zille as federal council chair rather than pursuing the federal leader role
Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides
The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have called for a formal investigation after Defence Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had issued instructions barring Iran’s participation
But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term