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/ 2 September 2011
There’s something insane about people who claim the Libyan revolution was foisted on Africa by the West, writes <b>Chris Roper</b>.
Carloads of journalists prowl the streets of Johannesburg in search of a rumoured night vigil to support Julius Malema.
Julius Malema’s legal team is seeking to highlight what it says is uneven treatment in the charges he faces.
Charges against Julius Malema that could see him removed as youth league president have set off an intense battle for control of the ANC.
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/ 1 September 2011
The political world was rocked by the news that Julius "Sello Vie" Malema is set to join the Democratic Alliance, writes <b>Chris Roper</b>.
When a government department announces a policy white paper it creates an expectation that a fundamental policy shift is on the horizon.
It might seem Julius Malema got what was coming to him but it could be a warning to all who criticise the ANC, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
The ANC Youth League plans to discredit President Jacob Zuma by bringing up past controversies surrounding him.
The fallout between the ANC and the ANC Youth League has raised fears in the league that there are plans to dissolve it.
Intense lobbying is taking place within the ANC, to save ANC Youth League president Julius Malema from undergoing any disciplinary action.
ANCYL president Julius Malema’s allies in the provinces appear to lack the clout to bolster his political position, which he now needs more than ever.
<i>Mail & Guardian</i> readers weigh in on the ANC leadership debate, the public protector and more.
Once the song and dance of Women’s Month is over, what is left?
Nationalisation is the only thing that can bring SA out of a "corrupt" economy, Cosatu has said, as it negotiates with the ANCYL’s hard stance.
Some high-profile South Africans on Twitter have taken on those calling for the blood of ANCYL leader Julius Malema.
After the ANCYL’s attack on Botswana’s president, <b>Rapule Tabane</b> spoke to the league’s head of international relations, Abner Mosaase.
Botswana has dismissed as "bullshit" ANCYL claims that the country is talking to the United States about setting up a military base in the country.
Millions of South African men — myself included — tremble in fear of pronouncements from the ANCYL and its leaders, Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu
Most ANC provinces would like the party’s leadership succession debate to be opened immediately despite the NEC’s decision to ban all discussion.
<b>Nikiwe Bikitsha</b> hadn’t been to Maycomb County, Alabama in years, but it is a place she likes to revisit when in search of inspiration.
The appointment of Mac Maharaj as President Jacob Zuma’s new spokesperson caught many in the government and the ANC by surprise.
The ANC Youth League is opportunistic in trying to privatise unemployed young people’s struggle, writes <strong>Ayanda Kota</strong>.
The N-word is seriously back in contention after the M-politician used the ANCYL’s conference to push the nationalisation of mining policy.
<em>Mail & Guardian</em> readers share their thoughts on capitalism, the late Kader Asmal, nationalisation and more.
The relationship between Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and the ANC Youth League may play a crucial role in Vavi’s political career.
Report says the South African Communist Party is in disarray and its leaders are after government positions.
Zwelinzima Vavi has thrown Cosatu’s weight behind President Zuma, but warned a corrupt, conservative elite was using the ANC to push its own agenda.
Re-elected ANC Youth League president Julius Malema is a national figure, but his new fellow officials are less well known.
You get the leaders you deserve, according to an old bit of political wisdom. At present, we are in danger of getting the leaders our leaders deserve.
Northern Cape provincial leaders are wooing the former secretary general of the ANCYL, Vuyiswa Tulelo, to return to her home province.
<i>M&G</i> reporters speak to ANCYL president Julius Malema about changing the Constitution, his fights with the party and his apology to women.
While the Young Communist League offered a conciliatory message to the ANC Youth League, the ANC veterans had sterner words for the young ‘uns.