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NWC appoints Doctor Xhakaza as Ekurhuleni task team convenor
Politics
/ 11 October 2023

NWC appoints Doctor Xhakaza as Ekurhuleni task team convenor

Xhakaza lost against Masina in a disputed conference which was set aside by the high court, with costs

By Lizeka Tandwa
TK Nciza, Nomvula Mokonyane at the heart of invalid ANC Ekurhuleni conference, court finds
Politics
/ 17 July 2023

TK Nciza, Nomvula Mokonyane at the heart of invalid ANC Ekurhuleni conference, court finds

The Gauteng high court setting aside of the Ekurhuleni conference could have implications on the provincial conference that elected Panayaza Lesufi

By Lizeka Tandwa
Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader

Re-elected leader calls for ‘moonshot pact’ with other political parties to oust the ANC and keep the EFF out by securing a 51% coalition in next year’s election

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen

The anonymous message called the incumbent opposition leader a liar who was unable to increase voter share to beat the ANC in next year’s national election

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘The DA cannot share power with the ANC’ – Retief Odendaal
Politics
/ 1 April 2023

‘The DA cannot share power with the ANC’ – Retief Odendaal

The Nelson Mandela Bay mayor has gone against the DA fray, advising against any coalition with the governing party, which ‘must be punished democratically’

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize

The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign

By Mike Law
Editorial: We need leaders with new ideas
Editorial
/ 25 November 2022

Editorial: We need leaders with new ideas

The ANC’s elective conference is coming up, but who are the winners is not as important as what they have to say

By Editorial
ANC’s most powerful women conclude on backing Sisulu ahead of NDZ during weekend meeting, say insiders
Politics
/ 9 October 2022

ANC’s most powerful women conclude on backing Sisulu ahead of NDZ during weekend meeting, say insiders

Some leaders said that Dlamini-Zuma had received her due support from women and it was now Sisulu’s turn for a position in the presidency

By Lizeka Tandwa
David Mabuza begs Zuma for his backing
Politics
/ 7 October 2022

David Mabuza begs Zuma for his backing

ANC insiders believe it’s unlikely Jacob Zuma will support David Mabuza’s bid to become president

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC KwaZulu-Natal conference skating on thin ice
Opinion
/ 21 July 2022

ANC KwaZulu-Natal conference skating on thin ice

The KwaZulu-Natal conference is taking place at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban, which used to be an ice rink

By Paddy Harper
A glimpse into the ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal organisational report
Politics
/ 20 July 2022

A glimpse into the ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal organisational report

The report by the province’s secretary, Mdu Ntuli, will probably reveal crippling and protracted internal instability in the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC women’s league unlikely to elect new leaders before party holds December national conference
Politics
/ 12 July 2022

ANC women’s league unlikely to elect new leaders before party holds December national conference

Women’s league heavyweights such as Bathable Dlamini might not have any leeway to exert power and influence in the election of the new ANC leadership

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gauteng ANC leaders to meet NEC deployees in last-minute preparations for the provincial conference
Politics
/ 21 June 2022

Gauteng ANC leaders to meet NEC deployees in last-minute preparations for the provincial conference

Gauteng ANC ishoping national executive committee discussions about outstanding disputes in nine branches in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni will be resolved by Wednesday

By Lizeka Tandwa
Lamola launches his campaign to become ANC deputy president in Mabuza’s stronghold
Politics
/ 6 June 2022

Lamola launches his campaign to become ANC deputy president in Mabuza’s stronghold

The justice minister has used current deputy president David Mabuza’s backyard in Ehlanzeni as a venue to launch his campaign to realise his top six ambitions

By Lizeka Tandwa
The Cat enters the ANC fray: David Mabuza speaks out
Politics
/ 20 May 2022

The Cat enters the ANC fray: David Mabuza speaks out

In an interview with the M&G deputy president David Mabuza ponders his political future but insists ‘it’s the branches that choose the leaders’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Will step-aside 2.0 bolster Zweli Mkhize’s presidential ambitions? Possibly.
Politics
/ 29 April 2022

Will step-aside 2.0 bolster Zweli Mkhize’s presidential ambitions? Possibly.

As the former health minister attempts to consolidate support in KZN, the amendment will likely gain him favour in the coalition of wounded party members

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘I support Ramaphosa, not Zweli’ – Eastern Cape’s Babalo Madikizela
Politics
/ 29 April 2022

‘I support Ramaphosa, not Zweli’ – Eastern Cape’s Babalo Madikizela

The provincial chair contender Babalo Madikizela insists that talks of his support for Zweli Mkhize as ANC president are nothing but rumour

By Lizeka Tandwa
Disgruntled members threaten to overturn results of Mpumalanga ANC conference, set to run over weekend
Politics
/ 30 March 2022

Disgruntled members threaten to overturn results of Mpumalanga ANC conference, set to run over weekend

Members have accused the ANC’s national working committee of punching above its weight when it dissolved the Mpumalanga provincial executive committee and installed a task team to take the province to its elective conference

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC Eastern Cape region to lobby for Madikizela to replace Mabuyane as provincial chair
Politics
/ 17 December 2021

ANC Eastern Cape region to lobby for Madikizela to replace Mabuyane as provincial chair

Conference delegates resolved that Babalo Madikizela should be considered for chair with Terris Ntuthu as secretary.

By Lizeka Tandwa
NPA ‘refuses’ to prosecute Oscar Mabuyane
Politics
/ 14 October 2021

NPA ‘refuses’ to prosecute Oscar Mabuyane

The Hawks have accused the NPA of ‘dragging its feet’ despite voluminous evidence against the Eastern Cape premier

By Khaya Koko and Lizeka Tandwa
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Article
/ 30 June 2009

The Untouchables

Over the years I have attempted to describe higher education using a variety of metaphors and concepts, some more demeaning than others.

By Tim Cocks and Muhanad Mohammed

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