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Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application
Politics
/ 9 July 2021

Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application

The court ruling may be the final nail on Magashule’s coffin at this weekend’s ANC national executive committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
How Zuma was swayed to surrender
National
/ 8 July 2021

How Zuma was swayed to surrender

Jacob Zuma met his deadline to hand himself in by minutes but convincing him took much longer

By Paddy Harper, Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Once they were comrades, now Cele arrests Zuma, who fired him as police commissioner
Politics
/ 8 July 2021

Once they were comrades, now Cele arrests Zuma, who fired him as police commissioner

Bheki Cele and Jacob Zuma share a relationship dating back to the 1980s

By Paddy Harper
Book extract: The Great Pretenders: Race and Class under ANC Rule
Opinion
/ 7 July 2021

Book extract: The Great Pretenders: Race and Class under ANC Rule

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

By Ebrahim Harvey
ANC suspends MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus
Politics
/ 7 July 2021

ANC suspends MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
We hope Zuma’s application to avoid being arrested is successful, Duarte says
Politics
/ 6 July 2021

We hope Zuma’s application to avoid being arrested is successful, Duarte says

But the ANC’s national executive committee also said the interests of an individual cannot take precedence over the rule of law

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sisulu, Sodi in R300m SIU corruption investigation
National
/ 3 July 2021

Sisulu, Sodi in R300m SIU corruption investigation

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu denies she knew fraud-accused Edwin Sodi’s company won ‘Covid’ housing tenders

By Khaya Koko
ANC councillor convicted of rape still earns a full salary in prison
Politics
/ 2 July 2021

ANC councillor convicted of rape still earns a full salary in prison

The Matatiele municipality has attempted to justify why it pays a full salary to an ANC councillor convicted of raping a party volunteer

By Lizeka Tandwa
eSwatini prime minister to ask king to consider negotiations with opposition parties
Africa
/ 2 July 2021

eSwatini prime minister to ask king to consider negotiations with opposition parties

Pro-democracy citizens have called for an end Mswati’s absolute rule while the government denies using excessive force against protesters

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zuma has no plans to report to a police station, his son threatens to ‘shoot to kill any policeman that comes near us’
National
/ 2 July 2021

Zuma has no plans to report to a police station, his son threatens to ‘shoot to kill any policeman that comes near us’

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
How Zuma’s 15-month sentence will affect this weekend’s NEC meeting
Politics
/ 2 July 2021

How Zuma’s 15-month sentence will affect this weekend’s NEC meeting

This Constitutional Court ruling comes at an inconvenient time for the Ramaphosa faction. Magashule’s strength is waning, but Zuma still wields significant support

By Lizeka Tandwa
Police minister’s political pirouette Zuma arrest looms
Politics
/ 1 July 2021

Police minister’s political pirouette Zuma arrest looms

From being axed by Jacob Zuma, Bheki Cele is now tasked with putting him in jail

By Khaya Koko
Jacob Zuma Foundation denounces constitutional court ruling sending former president to jail
National
/ 1 July 2021

Jacob Zuma Foundation denounces constitutional court ruling sending former president to jail

Judges were emotional and ignored the constitution, says foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi

By Paddy Harper
Zondo: ‘It would have been better if Zuma had participated in the state capture inquiry’
Politics
/ 30 June 2021

Zondo: ‘It would have been better if Zuma had participated in the state capture inquiry’

The commission chairperson says the final report will have to be finalised without the former president’s version of events

By Paddy Harper
National working committee instructs ANC North West to replace Mokgoro
Politics
/ 30 June 2021

National working committee instructs ANC North West to replace Mokgoro

Three women are said to be at the top of the candidate list to replace Job Mokgoro

By Lizeka Tandwa
Shock and outrage as Zuma gets 15 months in jail for contempt
Politics
/ 29 June 2021

Shock and outrage as Zuma gets 15 months in jail for contempt

Former president’s supporters say they reject his custodial sentence

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
By-elections off as third wave takes hold
Politics
/ 29 June 2021

By-elections off as third wave takes hold

The Electoral Commission has asked the high court to postpone nine by-elections

By Paddy Harper
The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis
Opinion
/ 28 June 2021

The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis

Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case

By Ebrahim Harvey
ANC council candidate stabbed to death outside party meeting
Politics
/ 28 June 2021

ANC council candidate stabbed to death outside party meeting

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
Kodwa buys luxury car with R1m ‘loan’ from friend
Politics
/ 28 June 2021

Kodwa buys luxury car with R1m ‘loan’ from friend

Deputy minister of state security said he received the loan because of his financial difficulties

By Khaya Koko
ANC national disciplinary committee gives suspended Supra Mahumapelo a lifeline
Politics
/ 28 June 2021

ANC national disciplinary committee gives suspended Supra Mahumapelo a lifeline

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

By Lizeka Tandwa
Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT
Politics
/ 26 June 2021

Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT

Precious Banda appears to have used another woman’s ID number to secure a spot on the ANC’s youth structure

By Khaya Koko
MKMVA threatens court action against top six
Politics
/ 26 June 2021

MKMVA threatens court action against top six

The structure will consider taking the ANC to court if it does not agree to its demands on disbandment, says MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC fears more violence at branch meetings
Politics
/ 25 June 2021

ANC fears more violence at branch meetings

Party secretaries have beefed up security as tensions at branch general meetings rise

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
There was nothing unconstitutional about Ace’s suspension, Trengove argues
Politics
/ 25 June 2021

There was nothing unconstitutional about Ace’s suspension, Trengove argues

The fact that the ANC’s rule 25.7 may have been a narrowing of the party’s 2017 resolutions on corruption did not render it unlawful, Wim Trengove argued for the ruling party

By Emsie Ferreira
Magashule is in it for himself, not the party
Opinion
/ 25 June 2021

Magashule is in it for himself, not the party

Magashule’s inability to grasp the difficult position in which he puts the ANC demonstrates his disregard for party discipline and unity in the pursuit of individual interest

By Johannes Sekgololo
Section 25: ANC snubs EFF after negotiations impasse
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Section 25: ANC snubs EFF after negotiations impasse

The ANC is searching for alternatives to end months of negotiations with the EFF on the land question

By Lizeka Tandwa
Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court

Magashule is expected to argue that the step-aside rule 25.7 is unconstitutional and unlawful

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa faction broke rules to target Magashule, Mpofu argues
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Ramaphosa faction broke rules to target Magashule, Mpofu argues

Even noble intent could not rescue the step-aside rule, counsel for the suspended secretary general told the Johannesburg high court, but in fact there was only factionalism

By Emsie Ferreira
Born in jubilation, South Africa’s constitution faces a test 25 years later
Opinion
/ 24 June 2021

Born in jubilation, South Africa’s constitution faces a test 25 years later

Democracy is everyone’s responsibility to defend. Now is a critical time to double up efforts to guard this nation’s constitutional integrity

By Hanifa Manda
Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge

The suspended secretary general is said to be adamant that he would pursue the court action against the advice of his allies in the national executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
Business
/ 24 June 2021

‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery

During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan

By Sarah Smit
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