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Former president Jacob Zuma and now leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party. File photo

What’s wrong with my health? Zuma asks reporters at media briefing

Former president reiterates he is fit to run for top-six position if nominated by ANC branches; this despite being released on medical parole

Danny Msiza, a member of the ANC’s provincial executive committee in Limpopo was among VBS Bank suspects who appeared in the Palm Ridge magistrate’s court last month.. (Gallo Images/OJ Koloti)

ANC members want step-aside resolution to be ruled on by the courts

The party’s top officials are scheduled to meet on Sunday, when Magashule is expected to give a middle finger to the NEC’s decision to implement the contentious resolution

insider said the SACP sought to have its chairperson, Blade Nzimande, remain a cabinet minister.

Top ANC officials to meet Blade Nzimande over fears of escalating protests at Wits

Sources say the party’s top six are concerned the protests at Wits University could intensify into a fiery student movement, much like #FeesMustFall

Former president Jacob Zuma and now leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party. File photo

Zuma misses court deadline to respond to contempt application

Recalcitrant former president holds virtual meeting with ANC top six

In his latest bid for the removal of Billy Downer from the arms deal trial, the former president claims the prosecutor fuelled the narrative that he wants to delay the case (Wikus de Wet/Pool/AFP)

Zuma has agreed to meet ANC top six over ConCourt impasse — Ramaphosa

The president says the message to Jacob Zuma will be a simple one: respect the rule of law

Former president Jacob Zuma at the Zondo commission in Johannesburg. (Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Zuma tells ANC top six not to hold their breath

Former president Jacob Zuma will only meet ANC leaders if deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo recuses himself from the state capture commission

Bid by ANC top six to talk Zuma into appearing at the Zondo commission looks set to fail

Former president tells Ace Magashule that he will not appear before state capture inquiry, even if top party officials ask him

(John McCann/M&G)

Where is the deputy president?

David Mabuza is hard at work — it’s just not taking place in the public eye. The rumblings and discussion in the ANC are about factions in the ruling party, succession and…

The ANC’s top six, including Magashule, stepped back from the statement the secretary general issued on a review of the mandate of the central bank on Tuesday which led to the row. (Alet Pretorius/Gallo)

No nationalisation of Reserve Bank — ANC top six

ANC top six meet to discuss economic situation amidst spat over the mandate of central bank with the party distancing itself from Magashule’s comments

According to the front-page article, a senior official at the agency said Letsatsi-Duba was used to spy on her cadres ahead of the ANC’s Polokwane conference in 12 years ago and had earned millions for her efforts.(Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo)

‘This matter was resolved’ — ANC on Letsatsi-Duba, Magashule dispute

ANC spokesperson Dakota Legoete said Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba’s accusations against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule were "baseless"

Top matric pupils for 2018 (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Mahumapelo’s fate to be discussed at ANC top six meeting

More than four days after Ramaphosa’s demand that he step down or be fired, Mahumapelo is still clinging to power

The ANC is under pressure to force Zuma out of the Union buildings

Mantashe: End game is nigh as talks carry on without Zuma

Mantashe says Ramaphosa is dealing with a “complex situation”, however, officials were agreed on the “end game.”

Don of Alex: Paul Mashatile has bided his time to have a shot at the president’s job.
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Mashatile confirms Zuma’s refusal to resign

Speaking to investors, Mashatile confirms Zuma refused to step down during a meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Sunday.

How Zuma’s exit may unfold

Pressure is mounting on President Jacob Zuma to leave office ahead of the 2019 elections.

The populism politics adopted by the ANC mask a strategy to deflect attention from the party’s policy failures and to hide its many scandals.

ANC wants SONA postponed until after Zuma resigns

The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.

Deputy president, Paul Mashatile. File photo

Mashatile: Zuma must go

Zuma’s job has been on the line since the December elective conference that saw Cyril Ramaphosa being named as the ANC’s new leader.

The ANC’s top six at their last policy conference. Later today, the top six candidates for the upcoming conference will be revealed.

ANC top six will discuss ‘options’ with Zuma—Mantashe

​The ANC’s top six officials will meet President Zuma to discuss ‘options’ to avoid him being impeached or voted out by Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa

What does Ramaphosa’s victory mean for South Africa’s economy?

Brought to its knees by the recklessness of the Zuma presidency, the economy needs a new deal and Cyril Ramaphosa needs to act quickly to make a mark

This scanner enables research and applications that will result in more effective and safer treatment of cancer in the future, says Professor Anne Grobler

ANC election battle is over (we think) but the policy war begins

The so-called “unity ticket” win on Monday evening sees the top six divided into three representatives from the CR17 and NDZ slates.

Mahumapelo’s fall from grace was characterised by violent protests throughout his province earlier this year. (Rajesh Jantilal/M&G)

Supra Mahumapelo: If they recount SG votes, they must recount the entire top six

Mahumapelo says Ramaphosa supporters will put the ANC at “risk” by calling for a recount.