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African National Congress

Mkhwebane says EFF would be ‘wise’ to place her in ‘position of authority’
Politics
/ 19 October 2023

Mkhwebane says EFF would be ‘wise’ to place her in ‘position of authority’

But party members say they have had enough of being sidelined for high-profile newcomers who haven’t put in the hours

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC calls three-line whip for vote to appoint public protector
Politics
/ 16 October 2023

ANC calls three-line whip for vote to appoint public protector

Sixty percent of votes in the National Assembly is needed to approve the appointment of Kholeka Gcaleka.

By Emsie Ferreira
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate
Politics
/ 8 October 2023

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate

Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi will remain the face of the party’s election campaign

By Paddy Harper
NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024

The party needs to settle its internal battles if it hopes to contest the elections

By Paddy Harper
SA Communist Party slams Godongwana’s austerity plans
Politics
/ 2 October 2023

SA Communist Party slams Godongwana’s austerity plans

The SACP says the finance minister’s proposed spending cuts are an inappropriate response the country’s economic problems

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election
Politics
/ 29 September 2023

DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election

The two parties hope to unseat the ANC next year through their pre-election cooperation agreement

By Paddy Harper
Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail
Politics
/ 29 September 2023

Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail

The uMngeni mayor says he is up to the ‘mathematically difficult’ challenge

By Paddy Harper
Democratic Alliance presses ANC for papers in mooted appeal on cadre deployment
Politics
/ 19 September 2023

Democratic Alliance presses ANC for papers in mooted appeal on cadre deployment

The official opposition has accused the ruling party of playing for time after it was ordered to release the record of decision-making on public service appointments

By Emsie Ferreira
Sputla grooves, Cyril mumbles at ANC manifesto review
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

Sputla grooves, Cyril mumbles at ANC manifesto review

Stage six is back as the ANC deals decisively with load-shedding

By Paddy Harper
uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN
Politics
/ 4 September 2023

uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN

The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills

By Paddy Harper
Acing the one-election wonder
Thought Leader
/ 1 September 2023

Acing the one-election wonder

The earth shook in Jozi but Magashule’s party is no seismic event, politically speaking

By Paddy Harper
Ill-health causes Gordhan to miss meeting on former director general’s allegations about SAA
Politics
/ 31 August 2023

Ill-health causes Gordhan to miss meeting on former director general’s allegations about SAA

Kgathatso Tlhakudi has claimed wrongdoing in the sale of the national carrier

By Emsie Ferreira
DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees

The increase comes as the provincial government’s revenue streams are drying up

By Clive Ndou
Committee adopts report recommending Mkhwebane be impeached
National
/ 22 August 2023

Committee adopts report recommending Mkhwebane be impeached

The suspended public protector failed to provide input on a draft report, once again claiming lack of legal representation

By Emsie Ferreira
‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general

Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition

A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands

By Lizeka Tandwa
IFP says no to alliance with ANC
Politics
/ 11 August 2023

IFP says no to alliance with ANC

Velenkosi Hlabisa says the ANC provincial leader and corruption are impediments

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats
Politics
/ 28 July 2023

Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats

Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit
Politics
/ 21 July 2023

Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit

Cyril Ramaphosa turned to China’s President Xi Jinping to sway Russia’s Vladimir Putin on virtual participation

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory
Politics
/ 20 July 2023

ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory

The governing party is now looking to oust Democratic Alliance speaker Maryke Davies

By Paddy Harper
DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims
Politics
/ 6 July 2023

DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims

While the motion to remove them was valid, the process of bringing it was flawed

By Paddy Harper
Date set for DA ‘moonshot pact’ convention
Politics
/ 3 July 2023

Date set for DA ‘moonshot pact’ convention

Seven opposition parties will agree on the rules of engagement to unseat the ANC

By Paddy Harper
Young Lions no longer roaring as ANC Youth League congress teeters
Thought Leader
/ 30 June 2023

Young Lions no longer roaring as ANC Youth League congress teeters

Former presidents were reinvited to the youth league congress after the ANC forked out money for their lunch

By Paddy Harper
Claims of DA corruption cover-up in eThekwini
Politics
/ 30 June 2023

Claims of DA corruption cover-up in eThekwini

But party says Ronnie Pillay failed to back up his allegations with any evidence that councillors collected bribes

By Paddy Harper
ANCYL withdraws Gigaba conference invite, only to invite him again
Politics
/ 28 June 2023

ANCYL withdraws Gigaba conference invite, only to invite him again

Former presidents and secretaries were uninvited to try cut costs but have now been asked to attend again

By Paddy Harper
Weakened KZN ANCYL still hopes for a “bite” at conference debates
Politics
/ 27 June 2023

Weakened KZN ANCYL still hopes for a “bite” at conference debates

The province has no concrete position on leadership or policy issues

By Paddy Harper
Frontrunner for ANCYL leadership post embraces Ukraine sanctions
Politics
/ 17 June 2023

Frontrunner for ANCYL leadership post embraces Ukraine sanctions

Khulekani Skhosana says the sanctions are a ‘medal of honour’

By Paddy Harper
IFP wins Umvoti ward, ANC retains two in Eastern Cape in latest round of by-elections
Politics
/ 15 June 2023

IFP wins Umvoti ward, ANC retains two in Eastern Cape in latest round of by-elections

The Inkatha Freedom Party is now the largest party at Umvoti, but the ANC and its allies remain in control of the municipality

By Paddy Harper
No surprises as Ace plays the UIF card
Opinion
/ 14 June 2023

No surprises as Ace plays the UIF card

From the premiership table to the bush leagues: the ANC’s relegation of Ace Magashule was swift and brutal

By Paddy Harper
Election debts haunt ANC, NFP
Politics
/ 9 June 2023

Election debts haunt ANC, NFP

Both parties could be liquidated, a first in South African history

By Paddy Harper
ActionSA, EFF crowdfund ahead of next year’s poll
Politics
/ 9 June 2023

ActionSA, EFF crowdfund ahead of next year’s poll

Parties want members to cough for their coming election campaign

By Paddy Harper
R500m election kitty: moonshot, money shot or long shot?
Politics
/ 9 June 2023

R500m election kitty: moonshot, money shot or long shot?

Funders are concerned about the fragmented opposition but party leaders are adamant that they and not donors are driving the process

By Paddy Harper
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