The anti-Jacob Zuma faction in the ANC has welcomed the election of Senzo Mchunu to the powerful position of provincial chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal.
Insiders say the overruling of Gwede Mantashe on key issues is a sign he is being sidelined in the ANC. Matuma Letsoalo reports.
President Jacob Zuma has launched a veiled attack on some Cosatu leaders, who continued to publicly criticise the National Development Plan.
Outgoing KwaZulu-Natal premier Zweli Mkhize has urged ANC branches to work for the masses.
Judge Willie Seriti could be taken to court soon if he fails to give explanations for the commission’s failure to summons the ANC and its records.
The African National Congress and opposition parties have so far failed to reach consensus on proposed new rules.
Researchers argue that there is ample evidence to suggest that the ANC benefited from the arms deal and that the party must testify at the commission.
The ANC NEC has disbanded its youth wing in a move that is likely to be seen as purging those who disagreed with President Jacob Zuma.
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says the party’s NEC will discuss the progress made in certain provinces, including work by the youth league.
Limpopo education minister Dickson Masemola looks set to replace Cassel Mathale as the provincial premier, the Mail & Guardian has learnt.
Senzo Mchunu has played provincial kingmaker for years, now he is preparing to wear the crown, writes Niren Tolsi
Behind the scenes, senior ANC leaders in KZN are trying to prevent what could become an ugly contest for the position of provincial ANC chairperson.
ANC members in Nelson Mandela Bay are sceptical that the removal of mayor Zanoxolo Wayile will improve service delivery.
Members of Parliament have been outraged to hear that the state has built a house for a KwaZulu-Natal chief to the tune of R700 000.
Competing political parties are seen as roadblocks to the ANC’s vision of the republic, writes Lindiwe Mazibuko.
The arrest of a senior leader China Dodovu for the murder of Oubuti Chika has thrown North West’s factional battles into stark relief.
Cosatu leader Zwelinzima Vavi could find himself out in the cold in as little as three months, if his adversaries in the federation have their way.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech itted well with the development programmes of the ruling party, says the ANC.
The North West ANC has expressed shock at the arrest of its deputy chairperson China Dodovu in relation to the murder of Oubuti Chika.
KwaZulu-Natal Jacob Zuma supporters say the ANC’s deputy president cannot be trusted not to reopen the corruption probe.
The song and dance goes on but the African National Congress’ aim to save Zuma’s skin has been achieved.
The ANC has put its weight behind the call for the power utility to lower its proposed tariff increases
Nationalisation of mines is firmly off the table, but there is still a lot of uncertainty about state intervention in South Africa’s mining sector.
The cash-strapped African National Congress says the government must contribute more if it wants to reduce private donors.
The ANC has become bold on policy recently, detailing the mining sectors in which it aims to increase the role of the state.
Influential KwaZulu-Natal politicians have been implicated in a probe into election irregularities by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
Cosatu, the youth league, mining companies and FNB have all been beaten with the African National Congress’ big stick, writes Rapule Tabane.
For democracy to succeed, we need more, not less, dialogue, particularly among the youth, says Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.
We can cherish our cultural identities, but we can’t let politicians exploit small-scale cultural values, writes Chris Mann.
Can capitalism be reformed or is it beyond redemption, thereby leaving radical system change the only real alternative?
As the storm over the disastrous FNB ad campaign blows over, it’s important to examine its implications for SA as a budding democratic society.
The ANC has allegedly not paid rent since taking occupation of offices in 2008 in a Cape Town building the family owns on the foreshore.