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Anc Leadership

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president
Politics
/ 10 March 2025

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined

Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight
Politics
/ 10 January 2025

ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight

The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Politics
/ 18 October 2024

ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA

Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity

In his resignation letter he expressed his concerns about the party’s political direction, saying he no longer felt comfortable with it

By Mandisa Nyathi
Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 11 September 2024

Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal

The ANC Youth League says the provincial secretary caused divisions that led to the party’s electoral setbacks

By Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work
Columns
/ 19 July 2024

New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work

There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla

By Paddy Harper
Mike Mabuyakhulu warns ANC to adapt to new political era or die
Politics
/ 24 June 2024

Mike Mabuyakhulu warns ANC to adapt to new political era or die

The liberation party has fallen victim to its own success, said the former provincial deputy chairperson

By Clive Ndou
Ramaphosa won’t resign despite historic ANC electoral loss, seeks coalition with DA
Politics
/ 2 June 2024

Ramaphosa won’t resign despite historic ANC electoral loss, seeks coalition with DA

Sources have suggested there is an in-principle agreement between the two biggest parties that they will work together

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis
Opinion
/ 28 June 2021

The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis

Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case

By Ebrahim Harvey
ANC at 106: Asking for South Africa’s love back
Article
/ 8 January 2018

ANC at 106: Asking for South Africa’s love back

Winning South Africa’s "love back" is key to regaining the ANC’s status and emerging victorious in the 2019 elections says Cyril Ramaphosa

By Govan Whittles
“Unity” votes still up for grabs, says Mpumalanga SACP leader
Article
/ 16 December 2017

“Unity” votes still up for grabs, says Mpumalanga SACP leader

“Unity” is reportedly an instruction from ANC Mpumalanga chairperson DD Mabuza for branches not to pick an individual

By Given Sigauqwe
Zuma: I’m ready to be led
Article
/ 16 December 2017

Zuma: I’m ready to be led

Zuma assured his detractors he holds no grudges against them and urged all ANC members to work towards uniting the 105-year-old organisation.

By Staff Reporter
Court blows for NDZ branches in three provinces
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Court blows for NDZ branches in three provinces

The judgment means that the 27 executive committee members will not be able to attend as voting PEC delegates.

By Staff Reporter
Battle for the Presidency: NDZ
Article
/ 14 December 2017

Battle for the Presidency: NDZ

Follow this timeline of the highlights of former AU chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s career.

By Dalaine Krige
Battle for the presidency: CR17
Article
/ 14 December 2017

Battle for the presidency: CR17

Follow this timeline of the highlights of ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s career.

By Dalaine Krige
ANC reprimands Ramaphosa over Naledi Pandor pronouncement
Article
/ 6 November 2017

ANC reprimands Ramaphosa over Naledi Pandor pronouncement

Ramaphosa has since released a statement saying he notes the criticism on his pronouncement of preferred candidates.

By Tshidi Madia and Mahlatse Mahlase
Lindiwe Sisulu on Ramaphosa, women leaders and Mantashe’s comments
Article
/ 25 October 2017

Lindiwe Sisulu on Ramaphosa, women leaders and Mantashe’s comments

Politics editor Matuma Letsoalo’s Q&A with ANC presidential hopeful, Lindiwe Sisulu

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Mantashe calls number of presidential hopefuls ‘sick’, rails against Mugabe
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Mantashe calls number of presidential hopefuls ‘sick’, rails against Mugabe

ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe slams "sick" number of candidates vying to be the organisation’s president.

By Given Sigauqwe
ANC Ekurhuleni backs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Article
/ 29 August 2017

ANC Ekurhuleni backs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

So far, Dlamini-Zuma has been endorsed by the ANCWL, ANCYL and the Umkhonto We Sizwe Military Veterans Association as their preferred candidate.

By Given Sigauqwe
Stop feeding parastatal pigs – Mathews Phosa
Article
/ 14 August 2017

Stop feeding parastatal pigs – Mathews Phosa

Phosa accused President Jacob Zuma of looking out for his family instead of worrying about the crippling state of the country’s economy.

By Staff Reporter
‘Rogue’ ANC MPs top discussions as party presidential hopefuls reach out to branches
Article
/ 14 August 2017

‘Rogue’ ANC MPs top discussions as party presidential hopefuls reach out to branches

​The campaign to become the ANC’s next president hit overdrive this weekend.

By Tshidi Madia
The ANC’s not-so-secret seven gunning for party leadership
Article
/ 4 August 2017

The ANC’s not-so-secret seven gunning for party leadership

More are openly joining the fray in the race for the party’s leadership, but how do they stack up?

By Dineo Bendile
The party must act against ‘defiant’ MP Mondli Gungubele says ANC chief whip
Article
/ 31 July 2017

The party must act against ‘defiant’ MP Mondli Gungubele says ANC chief whip

Last week, Gungubele said he no longer had confidence in Zuma, joining ANC MPs Makhosi Khoza and former finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

By Jan Gerber
Surprise stir-up: Mkhize joins ANC presidency race
Article
/ 14 July 2017

Surprise stir-up: Mkhize joins ANC presidency race

Zweli Mkhize joins the race for ANC president, while David Mabuza changes tack

By Dineo Bendile
SACP mulls Ramaphosa-led party
Article
/ 14 July 2017

SACP mulls Ramaphosa-led party

An alternative alliance is on the cards if Dlamini-Zuma wins the ANC presidency

By Dineo Bendile, Matuma Letsoalo Author and Given Sigauqwe
Leaders’ behaviour behind ANC’s decay
Article
/ 30 June 2017

Leaders’ behaviour behind ANC’s decay

Mantashe highlights the apparent arrogance and defensiveness of party leaders when found wrong, which suggests the ANC cannot address its problems

By Dineo Bendile
What lies beneath? The many faces of Dr Dlamini-Zuma
Article
/ 19 May 2017

What lies beneath? The many faces of Dr Dlamini-Zuma

As she embarks on her official-not-official campaign trail, the president’s chosen successor is hard to pigeonhole.

By Niren Tolsi
Mathews Phosa accepts nomination for ANC president
Article
/ 29 April 2017

Mathews Phosa accepts nomination for ANC president

Nominations for ANC president officially opens in June, but several ANC leaders are already campaigning.

By Staff Reporter
‘Dark horse’ Mabuza in succession race
Article
/ 27 January 2017

‘Dark horse’ Mabuza in succession race

Quietly making plans, Mpumalanga’s premier has thrown his hat into the ANC leadership ring

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Dark clouds over candidates’ heads in North West
Article
/ 24 June 2016

Dark clouds over candidates’ heads in North West

Rap sheets and probes aren’t stopping a North West municipality’s would-be councillors from standing for office.

By Athandiwe Saba
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