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Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties

The EFF criticises it as ‘unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending ‘unchecked government spending’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Born Free: Ernst van Zyl: 49 Afrikaans ‘refugees’, the Expropriation Act, Bela Bill Act, Talks with the Trump Administration, Farm Murders  – Podcast episode seven
Thought Leader
/ 21 May 2025

Born Free: Ernst van Zyl: 49 Afrikaans ‘refugees’, the Expropriation Act, Bela Bill Act, Talks with the Trump Administration, Farm Murders  – Podcast episode seven

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court
Politics
/ 6 May 2025

New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court

The ministry sought to counter the DA’s argument that the targets amount to unfair discrimination

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: South Africa’s political future: GNU, budget 3.0 & 2026/2027 party elections? – Podcast episode six
Thought Leader
/ 6 May 2025

Born Free: South Africa’s political future: GNU, budget 3.0 & 2026/2027 party elections? – Podcast episode six

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects
Politics
/ 5 May 2025

ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC
Politics
/ 30 April 2025

Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC

The ANC secretary general said the Economic Freedom Fighters voting with the Democratic Alliance would not be a surprise should a motion of no confidence be brought against Ramaphosa

By Lunga Mzangwe
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
Politics
/ 13 April 2025

DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition

The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford

By Mandisa Nyathi and Emsie Ferreira
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
Politics
/ 12 April 2025

ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail

The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT

By MG Reporter
Mbalula warns GNU may have to be ‘reconfigured’ over budget deadlock
Politics
/ 1 April 2025

Mbalula warns GNU may have to be ‘reconfigured’ over budget deadlock

The ANC secretary general also said there was no truth to rumours that it and the DA had reached an agreement

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: No longer a need to chant ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’
Politics
/ 28 March 2025

Mbalula: No longer a need to chant ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’

The ANC secretary general said the ANC would not water it down to ‘Kiss the Boer’, nor would it prescribe to other parties what they must sing

By Lunga Mzangwe
No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader
Politics
/ 27 March 2025

No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader

Vuyo Zungula insists the party will remain independent, despite its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party

By Lunga Mzangwe
EFF changes tune on removal of Ekurhuleni mayor
Politics
/ 25 March 2025

EFF changes tune on removal of Ekurhuleni mayor

The Economic Freedom Fights won’t back a motion to remove Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, despite acknowledging the same concerns raised by opposition parties about his leadership

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open

The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she would not wish the step-aside rule even on ‘my worst enemy’

By Lunga Mzangwe
Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament

Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees

By Emsie Ferreira
Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections

The secretary general said a local government intervention task team would be sent to assist struggling Free State municipalities

By Lunga Mzangwe
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told

The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges

By Des Erasmus
Smaller parties in GNU by ‘grace’, DA is there by voter might, Zille says
Politics
/ 28 January 2025

Smaller parties in GNU by ‘grace’, DA is there by voter might, Zille says

Since the formation of the government of national unity, the Democratic Alliance and the ANC have clashed over several issues, the latest being the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law last week

By Lunga Mzangwe
DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%
Education
/ 16 January 2025

DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%

It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity

By Umamah Bakharia
ANC will target ‘dissatisfaction’ in Cape townships ahead of 2026 elections to win back metro
Politics
/ 13 January 2025

ANC will target ‘dissatisfaction’ in Cape townships ahead of 2026 elections to win back metro

Some Khayelitsha residents say the ANC has learned from its past mistakes and is ready to make amends

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’
Politics
/ 9 January 2025

Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’

The party hopes to win back voters in the Western Cape, where its January 8 commemoration is being held

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa signs Bela Act without amendments after a three-month consultation period
Education
/ 21 December 2024

Ramaphosa signs Bela Act without amendments after a three-month consultation period

The DA said it is satisfied that the Bela Act implementation will be subjected to rational regulations, norms and standards by basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube

By Umamah Bakharia
Merry coalition Christmas, and a happy GNU year
Columns
/ 20 December 2024

Merry coalition Christmas, and a happy GNU year

Jacob Zuma is vibing Black Jesus as the year comes to a close

By Paddy Harper
Lines in the sand drawn and redrawn in the first five months of the GNU
Politics
/ 20 December 2024

Lines in the sand drawn and redrawn in the first five months of the GNU

Pre-existing policy tensions between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance have been the biggest stressors on Ramaphosa’s government

By Paddy Harper
SA’s coal fired power stations here to stay until 2050
The Green Guardian
/ 21 November 2024

SA’s coal fired power stations here to stay until 2050

The Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit in the Presidency has highlighted plans to upskill people to work in the green economy and roll out infrastructure to support renewable energy plants

By Lyse Comins
ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says
Politics
/ 5 November 2024

ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says

Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses

The Democratic Alliance has promised to launch a legal battle if the government of national unity clearing house fails to provide resolutions to its concerns

By Mandisa Nyathi
Beef builds up in the cabinet clearing house
Columns
/ 25 October 2024

Beef builds up in the cabinet clearing house

Paul Mashatile’s committee already has enough disputes between coalition partners to keep it busy every week for the next five years

By Paddy Harper
100 Days of GNU: South Africa’s ‘forced marriage’ is working for the country
Thought Leader
/ 20 October 2024

100 Days of GNU: South Africa’s ‘forced marriage’ is working for the country

Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together

By Noluthando Dlamini and Enzokuhle Sabela
EFF headquarters a halfway stop on the road to Nxamalala
Columns
/ 18 October 2024

EFF headquarters a halfway stop on the road to Nxamalala

The SACP appears ready to embrace undemocratic centralism in its
search for a new alliance partner

By Paddy Harper
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Politics
/ 18 October 2024

ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA

Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
KwaZulu-Natal unity government politically stable, but lean financial times lie ahead
Politics
/ 10 October 2024

KwaZulu-Natal unity government politically stable, but lean financial times lie ahead

Premier Thami Ntuli says the province will have to cut spending by R150 million a year to get out of the red

By Paddy Harper
Korner Talk | Solly Mapaila still riding his high horse
Columns
/ 8 October 2024

Korner Talk | Solly Mapaila still riding his high horse

The South African Communist Party leader continues his tirade against alliance partner ANC for bringing the Democratic Alliance into the unity government

By Khaya Koko
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