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Cyril Ramaphosa

Zulu king braced for royal battles
Politics
/ 5 January 2024

Zulu king braced for royal battles

MisuZulu ka Zwelithini is set to appeal the ruling overturning his recognition – and it doesn’t end there

By Paddy Harper
No credible opposition to a sclerotic ANC
Opinion
/ 3 January 2024

No credible opposition to a sclerotic ANC

As the ANC’s standing and support sink to new lows, there is no emancipatory alternative ready to take to the hustings

By Richard Pithouse
MK party fails to woo DD Mabuza ally Ngwenya
Politics
/ 2 January 2024

MK party fails to woo DD Mabuza ally Ngwenya

A delegation from the MK party allegedly met Ngrayi Ngwenya on Sunday to convince him to join the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture
Politics
/ 28 December 2023

The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture

The players in the weapons scandal involving bribes of about $300 million escaped justice

By Emsie Ferreira
The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival
Politics
/ 27 December 2023

The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival

We take a look at presidents Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa and their contribution – or lack thereof – to a democratic South Africa

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?
Opinion
/ 27 December 2023

Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?

Zuma’s ‘wasted years’ and SA’s continuing economic decline have left many daydreaming about the time that was

By Duma Gqubule
Broke, troubled, but full of hope
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

Broke, troubled, but full of hope

Three decades later Mzansi – and the author – are somewhat the worse for wear

By Paddy Harper
ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons

Thirty years into its rule, the NP faced the reality of its demise. The ANC faces a similar reality

By Ron Derby
The ANC’s plan to cope with Zuma
Politics
/ 25 December 2023

The ANC’s plan to cope with Zuma

Insiders say that the party’s campaign to retain KwaZulu-Natal would rely on Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Zweli Mkhize

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Cabinet Report Cards 2023
/ 22 December 2023

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The initial commitment, informed by the constitutional dream of the struggle, has been trundled underfoot by ministers and presidents

By Emsie Ferreira
KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party
Politics
/ 19 December 2023

KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party

The South African National Civics Organisation has said it will not act against its provincial chairperson for his actions

By Paddy Harper
Judge calls VAR as slow motion Cyril rushes the goalie in recognising MisuZulu as king
Opinion
/ 14 December 2023

Judge calls VAR as slow motion Cyril rushes the goalie in recognising MisuZulu as king

Will the president be shocked and surprised by the court’s ruling?

By Paddy Harper
‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency
Politics
/ 14 December 2023

‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency

No finding was made by the court on the validity of MisuZulu’s claim to the throne

By Paddy Harper
Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party
Politics
/ 13 December 2023

Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party

National executive committee members may thwart plans by the ANC top brass to bring former ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang back

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa’s smallanyana Phala Phala skeleton just won’t go away
Opinion
/ 12 December 2023

Ramaphosa’s smallanyana Phala Phala skeleton just won’t go away

The president remains vulnerable to the unanswered questions that continue to stalk him

By Ian Siebörger
SOE holding company: Mission-led or mission impossible?
Business
/ 12 December 2023

SOE holding company: Mission-led or mission impossible?

Reforming governance has proved to be a Sisyphean task. If done right, a new state holding company could be the final push

By Sarah Smit
Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful
National
/ 11 December 2023

Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful

The president failed to appoint an investigative committee into the dispute before recognising the King

By Paddy Harper
Why business fell out of love with Ramaphosa
Business
/ 11 December 2023

Why business fell out of love with Ramaphosa

The business community initially welcomed him. But the past five years have disappointed — and the private sector has only recently been given a turn at the economy’s steering wheel

By Sarah Smit
ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it

ANC stonewalling on ridding its election list of people named in the state capture commission was the last straw for Msimang, who then quit the party

By Paddy Harper
Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC

The ANC secretary general says they are aware of rumours the former president is forming a new party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president
Opinion
/ 7 December 2023

Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president

Fikile Mbalula and the Luthuli House crew may find themselves working from home in the next elections

By Paddy Harper
Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds
Politics
/ 6 December 2023

Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds

Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Concourt eases path to polls for independents
Politics
/ 5 December 2023

Concourt eases path to polls for independents

But the court concurred that there was not sufficient argument to alter lMPs’ contested split between provincial and proportional votes

By Emsie Ferreira
Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates
Politics
/ 4 December 2023

Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates

A majority judgment held that the stipulation was unconstitutional and reduced it to a 10th of the number stipulated by the new electoral act

By Emsie Ferreira
GBV a ‘painful indictment on SA society’
National
/ 2 December 2023

GBV a ‘painful indictment on SA society’

According to the police, 53 900 South Africans have reported being victims of a sexual offences in 2022 and 2023

By Umamah Bakharia
Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy
Editorial
/ 1 December 2023

Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy

What if we never believed any of the fake reports by a fanatical spook community backing Jacob Zuma?

By Editorial
Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa
Politics
/ 30 November 2023

Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa

Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said cabinet has no plans to meet a Hamas delegation

By Lizeka Tandwa
Limpopo is ‘best performing province in ANC list process’
Politics
/ 29 November 2023

Limpopo is ‘best performing province in ANC list process’

Electoral committee secretary Chief Matsila says the process is airtight and the provincial secretary could not have tampered with it

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa’s economy and Mandela-era nostalgia
Opinion
/ 28 November 2023

Ramaphosa’s economy and Mandela-era nostalgia

Instead of prompting us to recapture our past, our current economic plight suggests we should break from it

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa vows to crush construction mafia in KZN
Politics
/ 27 November 2023

Ramaphosa vows to crush construction mafia in KZN

Invasion of construction sites and intimidation have been cited as reasons for delayed infrastructure projects

By Clive Ndou
ANC cuts its state capture rogues list
Politics
/ 24 November 2023

ANC cuts its state capture rogues list

The ruling party has reduced the number of implicated members, meaning two-thirds get off scot-free

By Lizeka Tandwa
Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza
Editorial
/ 24 November 2023

Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza

It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza

By Editorial
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