The anonymous message called the incumbent opposition leader a liar who was unable to increase voter share to beat the ANC in next year’s national election
The Nelson Mandela Bay mayor has gone against the DA fray, advising against any coalition with the governing party, which ‘must be punished democratically’
Official opposition says it should lead the process to develop a declaration for a peaceful transition and approach the international community for oversight
The Democratic Alliance’s federal congress must decide not only who should lead the party during the critical phase in the democratic evolution, but how it should be led, and with what strategic objectives
The Democratic Alliance needs a winning mentality to recognise that more than a strong party is needed to build a better future for South Africa
Brink called for cooperation between parties, characterising the past weeks at the Tshwane council as unfortunate
The Democratic Alliance leader has dismissed claims by his challenger, Mpho Phalatse, that a climate of fear exists in the party
The ANC has been embroiled in corruption allegations, yet its members and leaders continue to defend the party, keeping it in power
The wannabe leader has asked the DA leader why the party was critical of the government’s ministerial handbook when its politicians also live in state house
Ruling party’s failure to address urgent issues – like unemployment, water and electricity, crime and corruption – has created a leadership vacuum
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has vowed to protect Putin from arrest, should he visit South Africa
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he will only invoke the Disaster Management Act if existing solutions do not allow him to act with speed on load-shedding
Anxiety about governance failures stands to limit our options, just when we need an alternative direction the most
In a discussion with Reserve Bank head Lesetja Kganyago, economic historian Adam Tooze challenged the esteemed central banker’s ‘conservatism’
South Africans need to reflect on whether the problem of corruption is confined to the ANC or has infiltrated society as a whole
The two biggest provinces in the league hope to take at least two positions in the top six when the structure sits for its conference in June
Xola Pakati has rejected the ANC provincial leadership’s reasons for his recall, saying the metro is one of the most stable in the country
The stayaway will test the party’s leadership, machinery and ability to mobilise its supporters on the streets and in the election booths
The ANC’s economic transformation committee deputy chair said the party would have difficulty justifying why it should return to power if load-shedding continued
As the deteriorating economic conditions threaten to ignite another bout of social upheaval, we should consider our options for a co-ordinated blaze
ActionSA has terminated the membership of one of its prominent councillors and the multi-party coalition is expected to name a mayoral candidate soon
Ramaphosa will continue to mouth platitudes and leave the police minister to his empty promises
The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay
The new electricity minister says that he will not interfere with the process of hiring a new Eskom chief executive but this needed to be done soon
The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures
The party is calculating the amount it would seek from the former Eskom CEO in damages but is struggling to establish his whereabouts
Neither the utility nor its former CEO have replied to a letter of demand issued by the ruling party. They were given until Wednesday to do so
ANC insiders are almost certain that Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will not remain the cooperative governance minister for long
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that Ebrahim Patel becoming a member of parliament will make way for a non-MP to become a cabinet minister
DD the Cat, like André de Donker, has finally got his Don’t Come Monday – which both of them had been waiting for
The announcement comes just hours after deputy president David Mabuza resigns from parliament
He tendered his resignation as deputy president and member of parliament to National Assembly speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday