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David Mabuza

Former deputy president David “The Cat” Mabuza has died
Politics
/ 3 July 2025

Former deputy president David “The Cat” Mabuza has died

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula announced Mabuza’s death in a post on social media platform X

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State

Sources say the ANC’s latest intervention in the province is aimed at replacing the secretary general’s opponents with loyalists

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC marshalls its forces to KwaZulu-Natal in final push for votes
Politics
/ 6 May 2024

ANC marshalls its forces to KwaZulu-Natal in final push for votes

The governing party has identified KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as the battlegrounds for votes ahead of the elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Korner Talk: Pravin Gordhan is Dr Evil
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

Korner Talk: Pravin Gordhan is Dr Evil

The public enterprise minister would rather iron his penis than campaign for the ANC

By Khaya Koko
Former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale called to bolster ANC election campaign
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale called to bolster ANC election campaign

ANC Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi said the party was bringing out its heavyweights to with the province by more than 55%

By Lunga Mzangwe
Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming
Thought Leader
/ 3 August 2023

Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming

The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics

By Richard Calland
Almost 3000 military vets push ahead with reparations claim of R4.2m each
Politics
/ 18 July 2023

Almost 3000 military vets push ahead with reparations claim of R4.2m each

The claim is based on the R500 000 each veteran was promised in 1994, which they say today works out to be R4.2 million.

By Paddy Harper
ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation
National
/ 26 April 2023

ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation

The ruling party wants a retraction and apology from the former Eskom CEO for implicating it in crippling corruption at the power utility

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Court orders activist Joel Letwaba to apologise to former deputy president David Mabuza
Politics
/ 14 April 2023

Court orders activist Joel Letwaba to apologise to former deputy president David Mabuza

Judge Brian Mashile found Letwaba’s statements about Mabuza defamatory and ordered him to pay his legal fees

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership
Politics
/ 31 March 2023

Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership

Will the official opposition consider doing business with the ANC after the 2024 elections?

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
De Ruyter ready to appear before parliamentary committee
National
/ 30 March 2023

De Ruyter ready to appear before parliamentary committee

The former Eskom chief executive has accepted an invitation to make submissions to the standing committee on public accounts

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe
National
/ 24 March 2023

ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe

The party said parliament’s oversight mechanisms and the appointment of an electricity minister were good enough to deal with Eskom issues

By Staff Reporter
Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza
Politics
/ 20 March 2023

Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza

The former deputy president has lashed out at the Democratic Alliance leader, who accused him of being involved in Eskom corruption

By Lizeka Tandwa
Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones
Opinion
/ 9 March 2023

Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones

The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Patel to be sworn in as MP just hours before cabinet reshuffle
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Patel to be sworn in as MP just hours before cabinet reshuffle

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that Ebrahim Patel becoming a member of parliament will make way for a non-MP to become a cabinet minister

By Lizeka Tandwa
Is reticent Ramaphosa ready to reshuffle?
Opinion
/ 3 March 2023

Is reticent Ramaphosa ready to reshuffle?

DD the Cat, like André de Donker, has finally got his Don’t Come Monday – which both of them had been waiting for

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson

The announcement comes just hours after deputy president David Mabuza resigns from parliament

By Paddy Harper
ANC chief whip confirms David Mabuza resigns as MP
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

ANC chief whip confirms David Mabuza resigns as MP

He tendered his resignation as deputy president and member of parliament to National Assembly speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday

By Lizeka Tandwa
David Mabuza to attend State of the Nation address as deputy president
Politics
/ 7 February 2023

David Mabuza to attend State of the Nation address as deputy president

Presidency says Mabuza is still second in command while he waits for Ramaphosa to release him with Mashatile waiting in the wings

By Lizeka Tandwa
Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president
National
/ 6 February 2023

Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president

Mashatile and fellow ANC members Maropene Ramokgopa, Sihle Zikalala and Parks Tau were sworn in as MPs on Monday

By Eunice Masson
Maropene Ramokgopa poses biggest threat to ministerial positions of Gungubele, Pandor
Politics
/ 6 February 2023

Maropene Ramokgopa poses biggest threat to ministerial positions of Gungubele, Pandor

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to buy time are likely to cause more friction in the ANC as Paul Mashatile and David Mabuza rekindle relations, forcing his hand

By Lizeka Tandwa
Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson
Politics
/ 27 January 2023

Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson

Mabuza wants out to allow state and government posts to align

By Paddy Harper
Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?
Politics
/ 26 January 2023

Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?

ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday

By Paddy Harper
No midnight cabinet reshuffle as Ramaphosa sticks to process
Politics
/ 13 January 2023

No midnight cabinet reshuffle as Ramaphosa sticks to process

The president is likely to follow party and state processes before making changes

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years

Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture

By Paddy Harper
Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse

The party’s spokesperson says the programme will continue while the ‘crucial’ work of confirming credentials is completed

By Paddy Harper
Phala Phala fallout: David Mabuza or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the question
National
/ 1 December 2022

Phala Phala fallout: David Mabuza or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the question

The ANC may have to decide between Mabuza and Dlamini-Zuma after Kgalema Motlanthe showed no interest in the position

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa goes to ground after Phala Phala recommendations
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

Ramaphosa goes to ground after Phala Phala recommendations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled a scheduled appearance before the National Council of Provinces on Thursday

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC women back Ramaphosa as party nominations close
National
/ 8 November 2022

ANC women back Ramaphosa as party nominations close

The women’s league wants Thandi Modise to be the party’s deputy president

By Paddy Harper
Mkhwebane poison plot a zinger of a tale
Opinion
/ 4 November 2022

Mkhwebane poison plot a zinger of a tale

The protector of the suspended public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was targeted by a retired American colonel

By Paddy Harper
Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa
Opinion
/ 21 October 2022

Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa

The number of comrades wanting to stash cash under their mattresses is growing faster than Zuma court case postponements

By Paddy Harper
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