SACP set on ‘divorcing’ the ANC
/ 7 August 2025

SACP set on ‘divorcing’ the ANC

The communist party has rejected overtures from its alliance partner and will contest the 2026 local government elections independently

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Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
/ 20 June 2025

Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race

The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom

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EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
/ 14 February 2025

EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll

Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit

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EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term
/ 13 December 2024

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

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SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections
/ 10 December 2024

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

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