Disgruntled would-be national executive committee members are going to court over their failure to make the top 200 names
The courts must be commended for upholding the law, but the Ngcobo report brings a new challenge
Ex-president has run out options in his bid to overturn the the high court’s 2021 dismissal of his challenge to the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer
How different are those who will toe the party line on Tuesday to reject the section 89 panel’s report to those who rejected the firepool report and many others? And what do they stand to gain from protecting Ramaphosa?
The ANC treasurer is being punted as a compromise — rather than a compromised — presidential candidate
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
In this edited extract from his new book, ‘Leadership for Transformation Since the Dawn of South Africa’s Democracy: An Insider’s View’, Malegapuru Makgoba focuses on the fifth president, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa
There should be fewer MPs on the commission to limit political interference in judicial appointment, Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation argue
Impeachment rules introduced for Jacob Zuma’s maleficence have caused Cyril Ramaphosa to trip
It’s not what Oliver Tambo meant but, for the ANC, the lines have been clearly drawn since the party’s elections in 2017
With re-election as ANC leader seemingly assured, there are questions about the impact of the exchange control probe by the central bank
There is no taste of presidential power for presidential hopefuls Lindiwe Sisulu or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma — now or in December
The court strongly criticised last month’s statement by the department of correctional services that Zuma was a free man
A credible campaign is one that involves the essence of the ANC and individual character
There was no ‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’ from the opponents of the step-aside rule, who suddenly supported it, hoping to oust him
Economist don’t expect an upgrade anytime soon, but the country is in a better position to claw back its investment grade rating
Former president’s family members have been told to hand over the keys to the Joburg dwelling before 31 December
Provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo says the leadership contest must not cut the ANC in two
The protector of the suspended public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was targeted by a retired American colonel
Judicial officers swear to administer justice ‘without fear, favour or prejudice’, but must consider the needs of society and what is practically doable
More than 70% of the party’s branches have already completed their nominations ahead of the December elective conference
The architects of our own Lula Moment in 2007 are silent as the Wenzenists call for the return of Da Zuma
The former heads of state ‘know how to get hold of the president’ if they want to ‘engage constructively’
Our former presidents, like former spouses, tend to be a bitter bunch
The former president said his peers should refrain from drawing attention to themselves and only give advice when asked
Former president reiterates he is fit to run for top-six position if nominated by ANC branches; this despite being released on medical parole
Drunk on hubris, the UK’s Tory party has followed a populist path to instability. The ANC and its opposition peers follow a similar path
The number of comrades wanting to stash cash under their mattresses is growing faster than Zuma court case postponements
Disgraced former health minister wants the ANC to revert to normal disciplinary processes instead of the step-aside rule to curb corruption
Judge Piet Koen has set the matter down for 30 January when he will announce whether he will recuse himself
Commentators have weighed in on the Transnet strike’s economic hit, but strike season isn’t over yet