Some blame the feud between the police minister and the national police commissioner blamed for slow reaction to unrest
State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula are two leaders who disagreed with the ‘insurrection’ label, sources say
Supporters have stood by Jacob Zuma through scandal after scandal. Some have stayed loyal to him and others have turned their backs
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The ratings agency warned that South Africa’s public finances could be affected if the government reacts to the riots by easing fiscal policy
The pillaging and destruction, which started in KwaZulu-Natal in reaction to former president Jacob Zuma’s incarceration, has been hijacked by residents and non-ANC members
How Frantz Fanon’s dire predictions about the postcolony are coming true in South Africa
This weekend’s NEC meeting comes as the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal struggles to maintain order as Zuma supporters allegedly barricade roads, torch trucks and loot in protests against his incarceration
The president wants local government overhauled, so that it no longer a manager of contracts, which has resulted in a weak tender system that has led to corruption, patronage and the poor delivery of services
A recorded rant from ward 26 councillor Nozinzle Zaba in the Mnquma municipality has provincial secretary scrambling for assurances
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Party leaders say the current ANC president will not be tainted by the incarceration of Jacob Zuma
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The 53-year-old Geoff Makhubo was first in quarantine and was admitted to hospital last week
The court ruling may be the final nail on Magashule’s coffin at this weekend’s ANC national executive committee meeting
Jacob Zuma met his deadline to hand himself in by minutes but convincing him took much longer
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Bheki Cele and Jacob Zuma share a relationship dating back to the 1980s
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In the introduction to his book, author Ebrahim Harvey says the social crisis we have today is the result of the false understanding the ruling party has of our society and history
The ANC has resolved that Niehaus’s conduct at Nkandla was in contravention of rule 25.17 of the party’s constitution and warrants disciplinary action
But the ANC’s national executive committee also said the interests of an individual cannot take precedence over the rule of law
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu denies she knew fraud-accused Edwin Sodi’s company won ‘Covid’ housing tenders
The Matatiele municipality has attempted to justify why it pays a full salary to an ANC councillor convicted of raping a party volunteer
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Pro-democracy citizens have called for an end Mswati’s absolute rule while the government denies using excessive force against protesters
ANC leaders are to ask deputy secretary general Jesse Duarte discuss his 15-month sentence and to call on his supporters to return to their homes
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This Constitutional Court ruling comes at an inconvenient time for the Ramaphosa faction. Magashule’s strength is waning, but Zuma still wields significant support
From being axed by Jacob Zuma, Bheki Cele is now tasked with putting him in jail
Judges were emotional and ignored the constitution, says foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi
The commission chairperson says the final report will have to be finalised without the former president’s version of events
Three women are said to be at the top of the candidate list to replace Job Mokgoro
Former president’s supporters say they reject his custodial sentence
The Electoral Commission has asked the high court to postpone nine by-elections
Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case
The brutal murder of an Eastern Cape ANC member puts political killings in the province, and in the country, into sharp focus just before the local government elections
Deputy minister of state security said he received the loan because of his financial difficulties
North West interim leaders are adamant that Supra Mahumapelo’s suspension remains, after the NDC ruled that his matter be referred back to the province