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ANC stalwart Ronnie Kasrils speaks during a gathering of civil society leading lights

ANC inner circle: We will ‘take Zuma out as the president’

There is a mounting groundswell of anti-Zuma sentiment within the party that may just be the tipping point to drive the president out.

2016: ANC stalwart Ronnie Kasrils speaks during a gathering of civil society leading lights, agitating for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office. Mary-Ann Palmer, Beeld/Gallo Images

ANC inner circle: We will ‘take Zuma out as the president’

There is a mounting groundswell of anti-Zuma sentiment within the party that may just be the tipping point to drive the president out.

Factions advance on ANC NGC battleground

The ruling party’s national general council is likely to see grandstanding rather than performance review.

Mosebenzi Zwane, The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee for transport, will be indicted for the dairy farm scandal this week

New minister of mines tainted by Gupta family link

Mystery surrounds the elevation of minor Free State politician Mosebenzi Zwane to the crucial Cabinet portfolio of mineral resources minister.

Michael Hulley

Ministers are gatvol with Jacob Zuma’s lawyers

The blurring of the president’s legal adviser Michael Hulley’s personal, business and presidential duties has drawn fresh criticism.

President Jacob Zuma.

ANC bigwigs read riot act to local leaders

No more scandals, ANC provincial leaders were told this week.

President Jacob Zuma’s ­Cabinet were sworn in on May 11 2009.

Zuma, Mantashe and the long night of the Cabinet

When choosing a Cabinet, striking the balance is always tricky especially if you have 67 positions to fill and are expected to repay debts.

Friends for now: Jacob Zuma and his comrades celebrate in Mangaung.

Battle for a post-Zuma ANC begins

Approaching the end of his tenure if elected, Jacob Zuma’s real test will come after the polls when his alliances unravel and the infighting begins.

M&G sat down with economic development MEC Lebogang Maile. They tackled issues such as the Gauteng economy and the role of agriculture among others.

Big Brother is watching the SABC

Editorial staff members have been told their phones are being monitored as the institution is a national key point.

Move to charge Zuma

The National Prosecuting Authority is preparing the ground for charges against Deputy President Jacob Zuma, and President Thabo Mbeki is ready to announce his decision on…