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Ramaphosa has won his re-election. Will he squander an opportunity to salvage his and the ANC’s legacy?
Opinion
/ 20 December 2022

Ramaphosa has won his re-election. Will he squander an opportunity to salvage his and the ANC’s legacy?

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

By Ron Derby
2023 Ramaphosa will speed to discipline
Opinion
/ 20 December 2022

2023 Ramaphosa will speed to discipline

President Cyril Ramaphosa finally has the top seven he has always wanted to push forward with his agenda

By Lizeka Tandwa
Analysis | Ramaphosa will pay a heavy policy price for his victory
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

Analysis | Ramaphosa will pay a heavy policy price for his victory

The president’s leadership strategy of trying to unite opposing groups within the ANC through key appointments across the board has failed

By William Gumede
Economic growth impossible without reliable infrastructure
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

Economic growth impossible without reliable infrastructure

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.

By Paul Mashatile
The ANC’s antics of adolescence
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

The ANC’s antics of adolescence

Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game

By Khaya Koko
ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize

The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign

By Mike Law
Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency

Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote

By Paddy Harper
How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination

Ronald Lamola has resisted attempts to get him to withdraw from the leadership race, resulting in a divide in the Ramaphosa faction

By Lizeka Tandwa
Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years

Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture

By Paddy Harper
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

By Lizeka Tandwa
Overheard at Nasrec: Day two of the ANC conference, 17 December
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Overheard at Nasrec: Day two of the ANC conference, 17 December

Speakers line up for debate amid loud support for Zweli Mkhize, while the Ramaphosa faction chants — ‘be patient, he’s not going anywhere’

By M&G newsroom
Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

By Mandisa Nyathi
Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?

Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces

By Mike Law
Restructure Reserve Bank ownership, but do so cautiously, says ANC
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Restructure Reserve Bank ownership, but do so cautiously, says ANC

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

By Sarah Smit
Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia

Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates

By Anathi Madubela
There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?

Cyril Ramaphosa’s older rivals have been rejected and strong top six contenders include younger people like Mdumiseni Ntuli

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse

The party’s spokesperson says the programme will continue while the ‘crucial’ work of confirming credentials is completed

By Paddy Harper
The ANC has lost its moorings
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

The ANC has lost its moorings

Not only is the party living in the past, it is afraid to confront today’s realities and has lost its ideological direction

By Richard Calland
Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president

The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa could sink his own ship
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Ramaphosa could sink his own ship

With no clear line of march from the ANC president, his allies are left to their own devices, racing against time to find each other and solidify a slate

By Lizeka Tandwa
Cry the beloved country: The ANC is bereft of ideas, plans and programmes
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

Cry the beloved country: The ANC is bereft of ideas, plans and programmes

Those who are the cause of this chaos surely cannot be the ones to salvage the liberation party from its own demise

By Anda Bici
A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa

Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show

By Paddy Harper
Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?
Opinion
/ 16 December 2022

Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?

The ANC will leave a legacy muddied by political careerism, personality cults and corruption

By Ron Derby
Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament

The party’s top six agreed that the would-be presidential contender committed misconduct by voting with the opposition against the ANC party line

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term

The president is likely to head an NEC made up of people who
back Paul Mashatile

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Editorial | ANC conference: The problem is the party, not Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Editorial | ANC conference: The problem is the party, not Ramaphosa

Like a toxic relationship, the governing party has sapped the strength of its supporters

By Editorial
It’s time for the ANC to let the women lead
Opinion
/ 14 December 2022

It’s time for the ANC to let the women lead

Only two women have been nominated for a top six position – both as deputy secretary general

By Karabo Mokgonyana and Yolokazi Mfuto
PODCAST: The ANC deputy president speaks
National
/ 14 December 2022

PODCAST: The ANC deputy president speaks

The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series looking back at the years that defined the ANC since the dawn of democracy

By M&G Listen
Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry

ANC MPs voted down the Ngcobo report that recommended he face further inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
It’s Zweli Mkhize vs Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC conference
Opinion
/ 13 December 2022

It’s Zweli Mkhize vs Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC conference

Comrade Carl joins the Outside Delegates as those on the conference floor earn their Christmas bonus

By Paddy Harper
Limpopo regions reaffirm support for Ramaphosa ahead of general council meeting
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Limpopo regions reaffirm support for Ramaphosa ahead of general council meeting

Limpopo branches have rejected any alliance by its provincial leaders with KwaZulu-Natal in support of Zweli Mkhize

By Lizeka Tandwa
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