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African National Congress

Ace carves his name in ANC history
Politics
/ 6 May 2021

Ace carves his name in ANC history

Ace Magashule has thrown the ANC secretary general’s office, once occupied by stalwarts Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu, into disarray

By M&G Politics Team
Editorial: Covid-19 vs ANC palace politics
Editorial
/ 6 May 2021

Editorial: Covid-19 vs ANC palace politics

Our way of life is still far from finding its “new normal” and we aren’t getting any closer, while palace politics once again take centre stage as we head to October’s local elections

By Editorial
Suspension letters to be sent to ANC members who refuse to step aside
Politics
/ 4 May 2021

Suspension letters to be sent to ANC members who refuse to step aside

During a top six meeting ANC secretary general Ace Magashule asked that step aside be reviewed every six months

By Lizeka Tandwa
Playing ping-pong with Zondo, Ramaphosa concedes it came down to politics
Politics
/ 29 April 2021

Playing ping-pong with Zondo, Ramaphosa concedes it came down to politics

The president told the Zondo commission the ruling party dropped the ball but struggled over two days on the witness stand to explain how it happened and how a repeat will be prevented

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa distances himself from dubious Zuma-era appointments
Politics
/ 28 April 2021

Ramaphosa distances himself from dubious Zuma-era appointments

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that cadre deployment was abused to further state capture, but played for time when Zondo pressed him for details as to how it happened

By Emsie Ferreira
Money can’t buy it all, Tokyo
Opinion
/ 22 April 2021

Money can’t buy it all, Tokyo

As the wannabe president cuts loose, uBaba’s lawyers cut him loose, but other people’s money never dries up

By Paddy Harper
The rot and rotten goings-on in Emfuleni municipality
Opinion
/ 22 April 2021

The rot and rotten goings-on in Emfuleni municipality

The council doesn’t pay its bills, residents are subjected to electricity and water outages and the Vaal River is treated like a sewer but councillors get their salaries every month

By Gail Welman
Parliament owes South Africa an apology on state capture — Modise
Politics
/ 19 April 2021

Parliament owes South Africa an apology on state capture — Modise

The speaker told the Zondo commission she doesn’t know why the legislature woke up to state capture so late, but believes this won’t happen again

By Emsie Ferreira
Ace tries to widen net to catch all with revised step-aside list
Politics
/ 13 April 2021

Ace tries to widen net to catch all with revised step-aside list

Ace Magashule tells provinces to add those accused, but not charged, to step-aside list

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Niehaus dismisses talk of nationwide shutdown
Politics
/ 7 April 2021

Niehaus dismisses talk of nationwide shutdown

The protest is reportedly in response to the ANC’s step-aside decision that affects the likes of Ace Magashule and other party heavyweights

By Eunice Masson
The ‘Ever Given’ budged – but not Ace
Opinion
/ 31 March 2021

The ‘Ever Given’ budged – but not Ace

It’s time for major shifts in local politics, given the DA’s lacklustre efforts, the EFF’s faux workerist pose and the ANC’s factionalism

By Richard Calland
ATM to appeal Thandi Modise’s secret ballot ruling
Politics
/ 31 March 2021

ATM to appeal Thandi Modise’s secret ballot ruling

Party infighting poisons parliamentary votes, the ATM argues in its appeal application against the no-confidence vote decision

By Emsie Ferreira
Plan to deal Ace a ‘killer’ card this weekend
Politics
/ 25 March 2021

Plan to deal Ace a ‘killer’ card this weekend

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies are gearing up to move against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule in crucial meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mayor survives third bid to oust her over failure of Ruth Mompati district municipality
Politics
/ 25 March 2021

Mayor survives third bid to oust her over failure of Ruth Mompati district municipality

Supporters of former ANC chairperson Supra Mahumapelo go on the offensive ahead of provincial elective conference

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa to testify at Zondo commission in late April
National
/ 24 March 2021

Ramaphosa to testify at Zondo commission in late April

The president will give evidence both in his capacity as the head of state and as the leader of the governing party

By Emsie Ferreira
Teris Ntuthu denies suspension, despite being in meeting where he was axed
Politics
/ 23 March 2021

Teris Ntuthu denies suspension, despite being in meeting where he was axed

After a slew of corruption scandals, Ntuthu has been removed from his powerful position on the Eastern Cape PEC and his regional secretary role

By Khaya Koko
Cartoon: Carlos on the Pocket Protector
Cartoons
/ 19 March 2021

Cartoon: Carlos on the Pocket Protector

Who is worthy of protection?

By Carlos
High court reserves judgment on bid to reveal Ramaphosa’s donors
Politics
/ 18 March 2021

High court reserves judgment on bid to reveal Ramaphosa’s donors

The EFF pleaded public interest, but the Financial Intelligence Centre says releasing the records it provided would breach the law

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma’s mollycoddling is justified criminologically, but not the damage he did to the country
Thought Leader
/ 17 March 2021

Zuma’s mollycoddling is justified criminologically, but not the damage he did to the country

The attempts of the ANC’s top six to convince the former president to attend the Zondo hearings is a good example of an integrative shaming measure

By Casper Lӧtter
Impeachment inquiry against public protector initiated
National
/ 17 March 2021

Impeachment inquiry against public protector initiated

The National Assembly has adopted a report finding prima facie evidence of misconduct by 275 votes as an ANC caucus revolt is contained

By Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
Mantashe calls for urgent caucus meeting ahead of Mkhwebane vote
Politics
/ 16 March 2021

Mantashe calls for urgent caucus meeting ahead of Mkhwebane vote

Magashule has received at least five letters from ANC caucus members unhappy with the chief whip’s backing of a vote against the public protector

By Lizeka Tandwa
Vote on Mkhwebane shows a divided ANC caucus
Politics
/ 15 March 2021

Vote on Mkhwebane shows a divided ANC caucus

The National Assembly’s decision will be at once about the future of the public protector and about the street fight for power in the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Mabuyane targeted in Eastern Cape road debacle
Politics
/ 12 March 2021

Mabuyane targeted in Eastern Cape road debacle

The ANC’s regional secretary in the Amathole is at the head of an alleged scheme to fundraise for his party

By Khaya Koko
Senior ANC officials to be arrested for role in VBS looting
Politics
/ 10 March 2021

Senior ANC officials to be arrested for role in VBS looting

Danny Msiza and Kabelo Matsepe will become the first politicians to be face charges for alleged complicity in the scandal

By Lizeka Tandwa, Emsie Ferreira and Khaya Koko
Mini KZN cabinet reshuffle as Zikalala moves to fill vacant post
Politics
/ 9 March 2021

Mini KZN cabinet reshuffle as Zikalala moves to fill vacant post

KZN premier appoints Jomo Sibiya as human settlements MEC and shifts Peggy Nkonyeni to the vacant transport and public safety portfolio

By Paddy Harper
Zuma misses court deadline to respond to contempt application
National
/ 8 March 2021

Zuma misses court deadline to respond to contempt application

Recalcitrant former president holds virtual meeting with ANC top six

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
ANC North West factions fight on
Politics
/ 6 March 2021

ANC North West factions fight on

Premier Job Mokgoro’s hearing begins despite move to stop it by party secretary general Ace Magashule

By Paddy Harper
Former GP health MEC Masuku calls disciplinary ‘unfair’
Health
/ 6 March 2021

Former GP health MEC Masuku calls disciplinary ‘unfair’

The ANC’s disciplinary hearing against Dr Bandile Masuku has started; however, the matter against Khusela Diko has been shelved after her husband’s death

By Lizeka Tandwa
North West premier in phone tapping claims
Politics
/ 5 March 2021

North West premier in phone tapping claims

‘Agents’ working for Job Mokgoro allegedly tapped ANC and cabinet members’ phones

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Political balancing act delays KwaZulu-Natal cabinet appointment
Politics
/ 4 March 2021

Political balancing act delays KwaZulu-Natal cabinet appointment

Premier Sihle Zikalala needs to keep all factions onside ahead of the local government elections

By Paddy Harper
Panel slams Mkhwebane in a report that sets parliament on long road to impeachment
National
/ 2 March 2021

Panel slams Mkhwebane in a report that sets parliament on long road to impeachment

The public protector was wrong to think legal review was the remedy for incompetence on her part; it is, in fact, removal, an independent report concludes

By Emsie Ferreira
‘I’m being targeted for speaking out against powerful ANC figures’ — Mabuyane
Politics
/ 2 March 2021

‘I’m being targeted for speaking out against powerful ANC figures’ — Mabuyane

The Eastern Cape ANC chair says he will stand for a second term despite a campaign against him as part of an agenda to paralyse the province

By Lizeka Tandwa
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