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The election we celebrated, the women we forgot - South Africa's gender transformation in reverse
While South Africa's 2024 elections ushered in a new democratic coalition era, female political representation suffered a significant decline, highlighting the urgent need for…
Thukukile Zuma resigns from Johannesburg ANC leadership amid disciplinary row
Thukukile Zuma has resigned from the ANC's Johannesburg regional executive committee, accusing party leaders of silencing dissent following disciplinary threats over her duties…
MK party lays down ground rules, warns municipal deployments are not entitlement or personal reward
The uMkhonto weSizwe party has warned its members against public infighting over municipal council deployments, reminding them that public office is a responsibility rather than…
ANC embarks on recovery plan after KZN electoral bloodbath, says not all is lost
Despite a severe electoral setback and losing major strongholds like eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC maintains that recent gains in vote share mark the beginning of its…
MK Party will not rescue parties rejected by voters, says Duduzane Zuma
Duduzane Zuma says the MK party will not rescue political parties rejected by voters, as coalition talks loom over hung municipalities across KwaZulu-Natal.
MK Party sets coalition rules as it prepares to negotiate after local elections
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has established a national negotiating team to guide post-election coalition talks, maintaining that it will not compromise its principles to enter…
DA wins back uMngeni by an increased majority, makes inroads in key KZN municipalities
The Democratic Alliance has secured a decisive victory in KwaZulu-Natal's uMngeni local municipality, retaining control with over 60% of the vote share.
Zuma makes plethora of promises as MK party takes early lead in KZN
Former President Jacob Zuma has pledged to aggressively tackle poverty and raise pensions as his uMkhonto weSizwe party secured an early lead in KwaZulu-Natal during vote counting.
Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors
Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to…
Will South Africa remain in ANC hands?
As South Africans head to the polls, the ANC faces its toughest local government test amid rising service delivery challenges, surging opposition parties, and the looming reality…
MK Party sets its sights on eThekwini
Polls suggest the MK Party could emerge as the dominant force in eThekwini's municipal elections, challenging the ANC's grip and sparking fierce pushback from rivals.
Nomvalo accuses ‘political cartel’ involving Zandile Gumede, Mxolisi Phakathi and Lindelani Mbambo of plotting his removal
Ousted uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has written to Jacob Zuma, alleging that a political cartel plotted his dismissal through fabricated reports and…
"The numbers are numbering" — EFF TG says people want the party to govern
EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe insists the party has widespread support to govern Tshwane and beyond, while addressing reports of State Security Agency infiltration and…
Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence
An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing pushback from advocate Dali…
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court over 2021 unrest posts
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has appeared in the Durban High Court facing charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence related to her social media posts during the…