Xhakaza lost against Masina in a disputed conference which was set aside by the high court, with costs
The Gauteng high court setting aside of the Ekurhuleni conference could have implications on the provincial conference that elected Panayaza Lesufi
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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
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
The Nelson Mandela Bay mayor has gone against the DA fray, advising against any coalition with the governing party, which ‘must be punished democratically’
The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign
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The ANC’s elective conference is coming up, but who are the winners is not as important as what they have to say
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
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ANC insiders believe it’s unlikely Jacob Zuma will support David Mabuza’s bid to become president
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The KwaZulu-Natal conference is taking place at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban, which used to be an ice rink
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The report by the province’s secretary, Mdu Ntuli, will probably reveal crippling and protracted internal instability in the party
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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
Gauteng ANC ishoping national executive committee discussions about outstanding disputes in nine branches in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni will be resolved by Wednesday
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
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’
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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
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The provincial chair contender Babalo Madikizela insists that talks of his support for Zweli Mkhize as ANC president are nothing but rumour
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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
Conference delegates resolved that Babalo Madikizela should be considered for chair with Terris Ntuthu as secretary.
The Hawks have accused the NPA of ‘dragging its feet’ despite voluminous evidence against the Eastern Cape premier
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Over the years I have attempted to describe higher education using a variety of metaphors and concepts, some more demeaning than others.