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EFF sets its sights on North West – with the ANC

Despite public spats in Gauteng, the parties are teaming up in North West municipalities, including those where the ANC has a majority

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Mbalula again faces backlash over alleged interference in ANC regional conferences

Mbalula again faces backlash over alleged interference in ANC regional conferences

The secretary general has once more been accused of violating party rules to influence regional elections in Limpopo and Gauteng ahead of the 2027 leadership contest

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ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound

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Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget

Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget

The finance minister says his U-turn on a VAT hike was a collective decision of the government of national unity

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Malema’s accusations against MK party are ‘theatre of politics’, says Mzobe

Malema’s accusations against MK party are ‘theatre of politics’, says Mzobe

Taking control of the ANC would be part of uMkhonto weSizwe party’s ‘political project’ of unifying black people, the MK party’s head of presidency added

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VAT battle is over but coalition crisis continues

VAT battle is over but coalition crisis continues

Meetings are due in coming days and weeks to undo the damage after the finance minister caved on the tax increase

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