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African National Congress

Warring ANC factions united in questioning SAA deal
Politics
/ 19 June 2021

Warring ANC factions united in questioning SAA deal

Four unhappy high-ranking party members say the SAA sale was never discussed at the NEC

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC committed to paying staff salaries, but employees are not convinced
Politics
/ 15 June 2021

ANC committed to paying staff salaries, but employees are not convinced

ANC staffers picketed outside Luthuli House on Tuesday after months of problems with salary payments

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC disbands the MK Military Veterans Association
Politics
/ 8 June 2021

ANC disbands the MK Military Veterans Association

The SANDF is the only legitimate military force allowed to operate in the country, says Jessie Duarte

By Paddy Harper
Selecting ANC councillor before addressing interim body a recipe for disaster — KZN branches
Politics
/ 4 June 2021

Selecting ANC councillor before addressing interim body a recipe for disaster — KZN branches

Branch leaders in the Lower South Coast region have told the party that the regional task team has outstayed its term

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gumede accepts step-aside rule — and nominations as ANC chairperson
Politics
/ 3 June 2021

Gumede accepts step-aside rule — and nominations as ANC chairperson

Corruption-accused ANC members will stand for election at the impending regional conferences

By Paddy Harper
Duarte claps back at Ace in court
Politics
/ 27 May 2021

Duarte claps back at Ace in court

The suspended ANC secretary general toed the party line in his address to Zuma’s court rally as further disciplinary charges loom

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Duarte: Magashule’s court challenge to his suspension is premature
Politics
/ 26 May 2021

Duarte: Magashule’s court challenge to his suspension is premature

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s claims that he is the victim of a factional purge with the governing party are false, says his deputy, Jessie Duarte.

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Blow for Magashule as Free State provincial task team is appointed
Politics
/ 25 May 2021

Blow for Magashule as Free State provincial task team is appointed

PTT is “full of people who were close to Ace but now have dumped him”, says source in the Free State ANC

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko
Politics
/ 22 May 2021

ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko

In April the M&G reported that the two were ordered to step aside from all party positions and to desist from speaking on behalf of the organisation until the SIU investigation has been concluded.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Out with the old in the ANC youth league
Politics
/ 19 May 2021

Out with the old in the ANC youth league

Six members of the ANC national youth task team were expelled from the structure this weekend after it emerged that they were over the age of 35.

By Lizeka Tandwa
KwaZulu-Natal provincial leaders to show Gumede the step-aside door
Politics
/ 19 May 2021

KwaZulu-Natal provincial leaders to show Gumede the step-aside door

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede is out on R50 000 bail after being arrested for an allegedly corrupt solid waste tender

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zuma trial postponed to 26 May as defence objects to state prosecutor Downer
National
/ 17 May 2021

Zuma trial postponed to 26 May as defence objects to state prosecutor Downer

Judge Piet Koen orders a brief delay to give Zuma’s lawyer time to enter a plea that Downer has no authority to prosecute the matter

By Emsie Ferreira
UPDATE: Magashule tries to tip the scales on Ramaphosa in court papers
Politics
/ 14 May 2021

UPDATE: Magashule tries to tip the scales on Ramaphosa in court papers

The suspended secretary general argues that the rules the party relied on to sideline him are invalid but those informing his attempt to suspend the president are lawful

By Emsie Ferreira
ATM wins leave to appeal secret ballot ruling
Politics
/ 14 May 2021

ATM wins leave to appeal secret ballot ruling

The high court has said it would be in the public interest given the importance of motions of no confidence in the president, to settle whether MPs can vote in secret

By Emsie Ferreira
Sorry? I’m not sorry – Ace
Politics
/ 13 May 2021

Sorry? I’m not sorry – Ace

The suspended ANC secretary general won’t apologise publicly for his letter to Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC resolute over its step-aside decision: Duarte
Politics
/ 11 May 2021

ANC resolute over its step-aside decision: Duarte

The governing party has identified 40 members charged with serious crimes who will have to step aside

By Paddy Harper
Apologise or face action — NEC instructs Magashule
Politics
/ 10 May 2021

Apologise or face action — NEC instructs Magashule

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has been ordered by the party’s NEC to publicly apologise for writing an unauthorised letter suspending President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Richard Calland: Less cash to splash spells new-look South African polls
Opinion
/ 10 May 2021

Richard Calland: Less cash to splash spells new-look South African polls

The new political party funding law brings changes to allocations – and possibly an end to dodgy donors

By Richard Calland
NEC wants more charges added against Magashule
Politics
/ 10 May 2021

NEC wants more charges added against Magashule

The NEC has called for party officials to deal with the suspended secretary general, terming his behaviour ‘misconduct’

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Integrity commission wants Zuma to appear before it, NEC hears
Politics
/ 10 May 2021

Integrity commission wants Zuma to appear before it, NEC hears

Inside sources say the NEC discussed Zuma’s attitude towards the judiciary after the integrity commission ordered him to appear before it

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC NEC gives provinces July deadline for mayoral candidate selection
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC NEC gives provinces July deadline for mayoral candidate selection

ANC NEC maps out guidelines for candidate selection for the 2021 local government elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC eThekwini branches want Magashule reinstated immediately
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC eThekwini branches want Magashule reinstated immediately

ANC branches in Durban want all accused of corruption, and not just the criminally charged, to step aside

By Paddy Harper
ANC considers staff cuts, increasing membership fees to bolster finances
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC considers staff cuts, increasing membership fees to bolster finances

In a leaked recording ANC treasurer general Paul Mashatile proposes staff cuts

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule’s forces want early conference to elect new national executive
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

Magashule’s forces want early conference to elect new national executive

RET faction says the current NEC has become a liability

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC meeting mutes Magashule to discuss his suspension
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

ANC meeting mutes Magashule to discuss his suspension

The suspended secretary general tried to take charge of the ANC’s online NEC meeting, despite being stripped of his powers

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANCWL dumps Magashule as party leadership meets to discuss his fate
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

ANCWL dumps Magashule as party leadership meets to discuss his fate

ANCWL urges Magashule to humble himself and stop damaging the already weakened ruling party

By Paddy Harper
Mashatile, Mabuza accused of pocketing ANC donations
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

Mashatile, Mabuza accused of pocketing ANC donations

The ANC’s financial crisis has been intensified by President Cyril Ramaphosa refusing to once again bail out the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa: ANC’s internal battles are not the opposition’s business
Article
/ 7 May 2021

Ramaphosa: ANC’s internal battles are not the opposition’s business

Speaking in the national assembly after Ace Magashule tried to ‘suspend’ him, the president told the DA he keeps quiet when internal strife hits the opposition.

By Emsie Ferreira
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
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