It has been a hectic weekend for foreign journalists and the White House press corps on the campaign trail in Ohio.
We profile the frontrunners for the coveted position of ANC deputy president: Cyril Ramaphosa, Kgalema Motlanthe, Tokyo Sexwale and Mathews Phosa.
Jacob Zuma’s detractors have warned that another five years with him at the helm could have disastrous consequences for both the ANC and South Africa.
The Democratic Alliance has accused the NPA of subverting the criminal justice system to keep President Jacob Zuma out of jail.
The ANC’s regions, branches and leagues have been picking which horses to back as the Mangaung elective conference looms.
A fiery new biography reveals how Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe really feels about his ANC rival, President Jacob Zuma.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has blasted the political agendas and alleged abuse of state agencies in the expelled youth leader’s case.
Fikile Mbalula has rejected labour federation Cosatu’s suggestion that the party should retain the current ANC leadership under President Jacob Zuma.
Cosatu is planning a nationwide strike to demand a radical economic shift on monetary policy and a review of the mandate of the SA Reserve Bank.
Congress of South African Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has retained his post, but union leaders are opposed to his outspokenness.
Senior Congress of South African Trade Union leaders have called for drastic labour law changes, including the amendment of the Labour Relations Act.
Police brutality, the rapacious salaries of mining bosses and the plight of the NUM were a feature of heated debates at Cosatu’s national congress.
The nominations of Cosatu’s national congress failed to deliver in the election drama stakes: all six positions have remained uncontested.
After all the speculation of who would unseat general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and president Sdumo Dlamini, the top six positions were uncontested.
The jet-setting CEOs of Anglo Platinum, Gold Fields and Lonmin each earned on average over R20-million a year, including performance-based bonuses.
Attempts to distance Cosatu from the ANC have failed and the gloves are off ahead of its national congress.
Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema’s former ally has joined up – and so will John Block if graft charges are dropped.
Is South Africa facing a widespread mining revolution capable of disrupting an industry vital to everything from job creation to foreign exchange?
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi speaks to the Mail & Guardian about a wide range of issues, including the likelihood of more union splits.
Insiders say that Kgalema Motlanthe is prepared to run for the ANC’s presidency, but not on behalf of any faction that hopes to trade on his success.
Jimmy Manyi’s time as government spokesperson has come to an end, the presidency has announced.
Jimmy Manyi suffered a double blow this week when the treasury rejected his plans for restructuring the government communications agency.
Officials opposed to the premier’s re-election in the Free State were axed but he says he is working to unite the ANC.
A report by Thuli Madonsela into travel expense abuse could put the department of agriculture’s queen bee in the firing line.
At least one million people are in need of immediate food aid to avoid the threat of starvation. Charels Molele reports.
Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko speaks to the M&G about her party’s Growth Plan and Jobs Campaign for South Africa.
Observers believe China was the aim of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s swipe at irresponsible resource seekers. Charles Molele reports.
The Passenger Rail Association of South Africa is facing allegations of tender irregularities and financial mismanagement.
A protracted battle to choose the new top dog of the African Union is almost at an end, with the odds slightly against SA’s Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
A simmering war with Sudan over oil and a refugee crisis is casting a shadow over South Sudan’s independence, writes Charles Molele.
Frequent clashes over how best to run the agriculture department appear to be at the centre of the suspension of director general Langa Zitha.
Competition over UN, AU jobs and economic rivalries are escalating tension between the powerhouses of Africa’s north and south, writes Charles Molele.