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latest news & developmentsMbalula: ANC has failed to convince SACP against contesting 2026 elections independently
The ANC secretary-general said the organisation might need to reconsider the policy of allowing dual membership of both parties
Hijacked: National Dialogue faces a credibility crisis
The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually
DA slams R700m national dialogue as pricey ‘talk shop’
Several prominent foundations have withdrawn from the national dialogue citing poor planning and questionable spending
Budget impasse down to the wire
Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink
SACP set to confirm independent 2026 election bid at tripartite alliance meeting
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for its alliance partners, the SACP and labour federation Cosatu, to unite to return the ANC to power
SACP calls against an ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe party coalition
The South African Communist Party has rejected claims of collaborating with the uMkhonto weSizwe party, describing it as a counter-revolutionary organisation
ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla
The parties have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance
Lessons from South Africa’s past for a future of collective empowerment
Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness
Cosatu: Agoa must support Africa’s industrialisation
Beneficiation growth, decent work, penalties for companies that violate labour laws and ensuring multinational companies pay taxes in Africa are among the issues unions will raise
New move to get cannabis master plan back on track
Business and unions are set to participate in an Operation Phakisa meeting from Monday next week
Cannabis master plan on the rocks
A lack of coherent approach by government departments has stalled the process of developing cannabis policy
UPDATED: Three SA Tourism board members resign amidst R1bn investment in Tottenham Hotspur controversy
Enver Duminy, Ravi Nadasen, who both served the board for three terms, and Rosemary Anderson resigned from the SA Tourism board
Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa: The people who killed Eskom over 25 years
In 1997, the warning bells were ringing that South Africa faced a dark future because Eskom would run out of capacity to supply a growing populace and an expanding economy
Is it time for the Gospel According to St Paul, as Mashatile eyes the ANC presidency?
The ANC treasurer is being punted as a compromise — rather than a compromised — presidential candidate
‘Today I’m a nurse, a cleaner, a clerk and a plumber’
Doctors at Africa’s biggest hospital were left scrambling on Tuesday when they had to work without nurses, admin clerks or service staff. Find out how it played out at Chris Hani…