Mac Maharaj’s replacement was out of a job after just three months and Zuma loyalists are on the hunt for "someone they can trust".
Ahead of a policy review meeting, the ruling party says acting in haste may see it repenting at leisure.
ANC cadres in government can expect a media training course to help them counter "escalating ideological and political attacks" against the party.
As the ANC and the state lock horns, some in the ruling party are peeved that Cabinet is leaving them in the dark on vital policy issues.
Limpopo official Benedicta Monama stands accused of irregularly signing off R230-million worth of water projects.
A report warns that an ANC faction, disbanded by the party, aims to make a return in the province.
Support for the trade union federation’s ex-general secretary seems to be waning and his allies splintering.
Refusing to bow to political pressure and put Ceppwawu under administration is costing officials in the labour department thousands in legal fees.
SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande says SA is no longer a colony and applauded the government for not arresting Omar al-Bashir.
Eight rebel unions who sympathise with Numsa and Vavi are working with them to try to force a discussion about the transformation of Cosatu.