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Politics

/ 17 July 2024

Jacob Zuma skips ANC disciplinary hearing because of network issues, sends Yengeni instead

The former president could still ‘technically’ be an ANC member if he appeals the decision to have him expelled

By Lunga Mzangwe

National

/ 6 December 2022

Parliamentary vote on Phala Phala report postponed

Political parties have agreed to move the debate on the report recommending President Cyril Ramaphosa face an impeachment inquiry to next week

By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 13 July 2022

ANC releases rules of engagement for December conference

Kgalema Motlanthe to review financial records of those campaigning for the ANC’s top six during silly season

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 24 August 2021

ANC branches protest as corruption charged councillors culled from elections list

Fielding councillors charged with corruption, along with Zandile Gumede, would bring the party into disrepute.

By Paddy Harper

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

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

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

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

Politics

/ 7 May 2021

101 party elders dominate appeals body presiding over Magashule appeal

That the majority of those who form part of the ANC’s appeals body will come from 101 elders – which faction will have the upper hand

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 6 May 2021

Ramaphosa tells party caucus he was ‘shocked’ by Magashule’s suspension of him

Magashule’s letter, in which he refused to step aside, said he would be appealing his suspension and added that he was “suspending” Ramaphosa. The letter is said to have angered the president.

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 5 May 2021

‘He can’t just write letters out of anger’: Mantashe reacts to Magashule’s ‘suspension’ of Ramaphosa

That is not how decisions are made in an organisation, the party’s national chairperson warns as Magashule sends suspension letter to Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 30 March 2021

Lifeline for Magashule, but Ramaphosa wins this round

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s chess moves are limited after the Ramaphosa faction dealt him and his allies a heavy blow at this weekend’s NEC

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 15 February 2021

Mahumapelo supporters reject ANC intervention in North West

Successful applicants still want the high court order reinstating Mahumapelo’s provincial executive committee to be enforced

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 14 February 2021

Stand aside rules: How ANC guidelines will work

The ANC’s national executive committee has heard how the guidelines call for members to abide by recommendations of the integrity commission as calls for Magashule to step aside get major boost

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 12 February 2021

NEC can’t crucify Zuma when it isn’t acting in the North West, says Mahumapelo ally

A North West ANC leader has written to Ace Magashule, asking that the NEC abide by a court ruling to disband the interim provincial committee

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 11 September 2020

Zandile Gumede’s backers spoil ANC clean-up

The governing party appears to be struggling to enforce the ban on support for leaders facing criminal charges

By Paddy Harper

Article

/ 15 August 2019

Setback blow for DD’s chosen one

Mpumalanga premier’s key lobbyist’s assault case will hurt her bid for more power

By Paddy Harper

Article

/ 2 August 2019

ANC W. Cape to go back to the drawing board as NEC disbands provincial leadership

The Western Cape is the only province not governed by the ANC

By Lester Kiewit

Article

/ 7 June 2019

Waving a magical ‘quantity easing’ wand won’t solve the problem

Unlike South Africa, the inflation in developed economies allows for central banks to make use of such unconventional policy tools

By Kevin Davie

Article

/ 17 May 2019

ANC survival depends on Cyril’s choice

A credible Cabinet needs to fight for the economy and prevent losses in the 2021 local elections

By Natasha Marrian

Article

/ 14 May 2019

Meet the ANC’s premier candidates

The governing party’s list of premiers features both new and old faces

By Aaisha Dadi Patel

Article

/ 13 May 2019

ANC takes steps to compensate for lack of women premier candidates

Only two out of seven provinces get women premiers and party prescribes that all speakers should be women

By Natasha Marrian

Article

/ 13 May 2019

ANC and DA hold internal meetings to talk election performance

Both parties are set to make difficult decisions as they discuss the way forward, after an election where both lost ground

By Aaisha Dadi Patel and Eyaaz Matwadia

Article

/ 10 May 2019

‘Ramaphosa is the best we’ve got’

With his mandate now assured, the president has to balance ANC demands with effective governance

By Natasha Marrian

Article

/ 17 February 2019

ANC grievance panel rules in favour of Mabe in sex harassment complaint

ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe has been cleared of sexual harassment charges by the party’s grievance panel, City Press reports. He was accused by his former personal assistant of three instances of sexual harassment, but the panel was reportedly not impressed with her evidence. Last year, Mabe reportedly requested to be placed on leave pending the outcome of […]

By Sarah Evans