This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’
plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election
Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees
The minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum
Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections
The secretary general said a local government intervention task team would be sent to assist struggling Free State municipalities
The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party
ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng allege that the reconfiguration of the provincial structures and upcoming branch audits are part of his strategy to strengthen his position for the race
Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink
The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget shortfall
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the party’s economic transformation committee
Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies
The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics
Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition
Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting
Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring
Reconfiguration or dissolution? Moves against Gauteng and KZN leaders leaves party in disarray
The Red Berets have leveraged their relationship with Premier Panyaza Lesufi to maintain their influence in the province
The parties accused parliament of failing its constitutional duties after the delay, caused by divisions in the unity government over a proposed VAT hike
The rand depreciated after the postponement of the budget speech to 12 March
Six names have been touted for the position of deputy chair, and three for the position of regional secretary
Party leader Herman Mashaba has played down his ambitions of being ActionSA president
Magasela Mzobe says party leadership remains firmly behind Floyd Shivambu, who is acting on the orders of Jacob Zuma and senior leaders
The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
The Democratic Alliance leader said speculation he is facing a leadership challenge ahead of the 2026 elective congress is a ‘fantasy’ aimed at sowing division
The ANC says the DA leader’s outbursts reflect his insecurity about his future
Since the formation of the government of national unity, the Democratic Alliance and the ANC have clashed over several issues, the latest being the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law last week
Instead of focusing on trying not to lose the local government elections next year, the comrades are already eyeing who takes control of the party in 2027
The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes
Wrangling in the ANC, incompetence and corruption have brought the council close to collapse