Party chairperson says ANC needs more time for consultation before processing the decision for state-owned enterprises to be moved to line ministries
Ramokgopa set to stay put following a failed push for the position to be part-time
We can’t continue this way, say ministers at discussion on energy
The ruling party’s conference declaration has ignored the land expropriation without compensation bill
Shape up or ship out … The next few months will see comprehensive shifts in the government and the ANC, if the Ramaphosa faction has its way
Mpangazitha sets out to devour his enemies, the sell-outs in the ruling party and their leader, the Buffalo
Ignoring its own dirt will be to the ruling party’s detriment
This extract from The Lost Prince of the ANC: The Life and Times of Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo 1955 – 1991 by Mandla J Radebe is based on the publication in July 1987 of Nxumalo’s article ‘Towards people’s war and insurrection’ in the ANC’s publication Sechaba, in which he argued that, under prevailing conditions, the ‘armed insurrection’ was possible. For him, anything less was a conservative approach that failed to read the situation correctly
Covid, state capture and climate change are all problems that need solving – but here’s how to see the silver lining and deal with them
Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election as party president could see RET forces in KwaZulu-Natal ditch the party
The new ANC secretary general said the national executive committee would deal with the report as and when the need arose
Preventing policy from going wrong takes thoughtful analysis, robust debate and the political will to improve. But the governing party hasn’t taken these requirements to heart
Excluded from power in the ruling party, Cosatu and the SACP need to rethink their strategy
For the first time the party has elected three women to the top seven, but two of them are in deputy positions
Cyril Ramaphosa has retained the presidency. How the following year plays out will determine how the ANC will fare in the 2024 elections
The question for Ramaphosa, who would be 75 by the year 2027, is, just what are you going to do to salvage your legacy as the ANC’s 14th president and the country’s fifth since the dawn of democracy
President Cyril Ramaphosa finally has the top seven he has always wanted to push forward with his agenda
The president’s leadership strategy of trying to unite opposing groups within the ANC through key appointments across the board has failed
The December period is also critically important to key sectors of our economy, such as the tourism and hospitality industries, as well as retail and other consumer-driven industries.
Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game
The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign
Despite having put measures in place to prevent corruption, little or no work has been done by the party, leaving it open to more scrutiny in 2023
Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote
Ronald Lamola has resisted attempts to get him to withdraw from the leadership race, resulting in a divide in the Ramaphosa faction
Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture
The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times
Speakers line up for debate amid loud support for Zweli Mkhize, while the Ramaphosa faction chants — ‘be patient, he’s not going anywhere’
Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds
Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces
The ruling party has repeated its proposal to nationalise the central bank’s ownership and mandate, but says it must be done in a way that is conscious of costs
Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates
Cyril Ramaphosa’s older rivals have been rejected and strong top six contenders include younger people like Mdumiseni Ntuli