The sudden winding up of the ANC’s newly elected deputy president’s businesses to allow him to enter government carries financial risk.
The business sector and unions have expressed approval of the appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa to the post of ANC deputy president.
The ANC is attempting to quash rumours that Kgalema Motlanthe will resign as South Africa’s deputy president, saying that nothing has been discussed.
A report that ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa would decline his nomination was the result of "unsavoury" sources, the Star newspaper has said.
With President Zuma and his allies taking the top spots, to much jubilation, the political futures of the other contenders are uncertain.
President Jacob Zuma swept to victory in a battle for the ANC leadership, while Kgalema Motlanthe is heading for the political wilderness.
Political editor Gaye Davis has resigned following a report in the Star that Cyril Ramaphosa had refused a nomination to be ANC deputy president.
With Jacob Zuma almost assured of a second term as ANC leader, attention has turned to arguably a more important battle for the deputy presidency.
With just one week to go until ANC delegates descend upon Mangaung, we chat to our politics team about their predictions for the all-important conference.
ANC heavyweight Cyril Ramaphosa’s investment in Incwala is sinking, writes Lisa Steyn.
The art of writing headlines is a difficult one: they need to be accurate and attractive and it is easy to fall into the trap of overselling a story.
The eThekwini ANC has decided to back President Jacob Zuma for a second term at the ANC’s national elective conference in Mangaung in December.
Cyril Ramaphosa has denied involvement in the alleged intervention by Edna Molewa to prevent legal action against mining companies linked to him.
Shanduka Group has denied that Minister of Water Edna Molewa had discussions with it about water licences for its coal operations.
Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa allegedly intervened to prevent action and possible prosecution of mining companies linked to Cyril Ramaphosa.
Running on a Jacob Zuma ticket could fast-track Cyril Ramaphosa’s ascent, but his hopes may equally well be dashed, writes Anthony Butler.
When Cyril Ramaphosa was deployed to the private sector in the mid-90s, it was sold to him as a decade-long break from politics.
Cyril Ramaphosa moves to clear his name and Cosatu works to reclaim lost ground in the North West.
ANC heavyweight and businessman Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to testify at the Marikana commission of inquiry.
We profile the frontrunners for the coveted position of ANC deputy president: Cyril Ramaphosa, Kgalema Motlanthe, Tokyo Sexwale and Mathews Phosa.
Does Cyril Ramaphosa have blood on his hands? That is the question being asked, and is far too glibly answered.
Analysts say lambasting Cyril Ramaphosa over his emails to Lonmin management may just be a way to smooth Julius Malema’s return to the ANC.
As nominations from provinces pour in, the battle for head honcho heats up. Motlanthe is keeping mum but perhaps all will be revealed in his biography.
In the wake of the Marikana massacre, the victory of the miners who ended SA’s largest-ever industrial strike 25 years ago today rings all too hollow.
The crisis surrounding events at Lonmin platinum mine has deepened after workers rejected overtures by the government to rescue the situation.
Addressing Lonmin miners, Malema has called for Zuma and Mthethwa to resign, and claimed police were protecting the interests of Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa is building its future and the National Development Plan’s target of poverty elimination requires effort by every South African.
Mathews Phosa, the man likely to lose control of the ANC’s purse strings come Mangaung, is now one of the proponents of party funding reform.
A new study shows that BEE leaders who succeeded in through political clout rather than entrepreneurial initiative are no longer regarded as iconic.
Successful people are leading campaigns to adopt schools and encourage a learning culture.
The ANCYL believes secretary general Sindiso Magaqa was removed as he championed Malema, prompting questions about the NDCA’s credibility and motives.
Stampede for buying rare animals has boosted the game industry — but alarm bells are ringing over exorbitant pricing.