Major misspending by ANC local and municipal leaders reported in Harry Gwala municipality
We round up the top quotes from the State of the Nation debate as politicians traded insults ahead of President Jacob Zuma’s response.
Cope chief whip Nkosinathi Kuluta is still in his Eastern Cape legislative seat almost four weeks after defecting to the ANC.
South Africa looks ill-prepared for a time when the ruling party no longer has credibility as a stabilising force, writes Rapule Tabane.
Political consolidations, if done properly, are the lifeblood of both opposition and ruling party life, writes Hlumelo Biko.
Iqbal Survé, saviour of journalism and the man who wants to change the world (one editor at a time), is the greatest human being ever. Here’s why.
The ANC says Lindiwe Mazibuko’s warning of impeachment against President Jacob Zuma is nothing more than a rhetorical threat.
This season’s blockbuster from Parlywood, "We have a good story to tell", may face a new villian: Lindiwe Mazibuko.
Eastern Cape MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane warns voters to watch out for "Johnny-come-lately" opposition parties and rather to stick with the ANC.
The South African Communist Party in the Eastern Cape has affirmed its support for the ANC in the May general elections.
The presidency says reports claiming the possibility of two deputy presidents are incorrect, and such a move would be unconstitutional.
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Reported plans to appoint a second deputy president have caused an outcry and political analysts wonder if SA should add to its "bloated" Cabinet.
Alliance leaders are lobbying for a black African to replace Pravin Gordhan as finance minister.
Shir’a, Na’eem Jeenah’s son was among 27 students arrested during protests at the University of Johannesburg. This is the letter Jeenah wrote to him.
President Jacob Zuma will have many tunes to sing to in his final State of the Nation address for this term. Here’s what opposition parties wish for.
The South African bond market was weaker on Thursday morning due to a weaker rand and uncertainty about the political environment.
The DA took a gamble when it marched on the ANC. And that it seemingly came out ahead had more to do with luck than wisdom, writes Phillip de Wet.
Pensioners’ savings are being put into a high-risk deal involving a controversial oilman accused of doing South Africa down.
The SAPS acted decisively during the DA march, showing how a confrontation should be handled.
The ANC has pushed a number of high-profile amendments to a number of laws ahead of the upcoming elections.
Police say four people have been arrested for throwing bricks during the march for "real jobs", while the DA called the ANC a violent organisation.
Stun grenades have been fired and bricks flung during the opposition party’s march for "real jobs" in Johannesburg.
The ANC says it is taking the DA’s "real" jobs march to court as it anticipates violence in the Johannesburg city centre.
The DA could have marched to the Union Buildings if it was concerned about jobs. Instead it chose to endanger its members, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Varsity strife takes on political edge as student protests escalate.
Press Ombudsman, Johan Retief, said he was impressed with the manner in which City Press and the ANC handled a complaint about a published story.
The ANC is likely to extend its two-decade rule with ease, but rising discontent among grassroots supporters could chip away at the party’s majority.
The ANC has decided to send its deputy president to mediate in South Sudan so that relations with the SPLM get stronger, say insiders.
The ANC in Gauteng has threatened to take "strong action" against violent protesters within its ranks and the broader tripartite alliance.
Tension between the different races will always be an issue if we don’t address the economic challenges we face in our country, says Khaya Dlanga.
Even if the DA’s march is silly, the ANC should not endorse Umkhonto weSizwe "vets" turning the streets around Luthuli House into a "no-go" zone.