MK party claims computer expert is the subject of another ‘politically motivated attack’
/ 4 December 2024

MK party claims computer expert is the subject of another ‘politically motivated attack’

The party says the alleged harassment of Vusi Mhlongo caused delays in it filing court papers in its electoral case

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National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again
/ 19 November 2024

National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

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NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
/ 18 September 2024

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

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ATM to forge ahead with vote rigging case, despite MK party dumping it ‘for now’
/ 5 July 2024

ATM to forge ahead with vote rigging case, despite MK party dumping it ‘for now’

ATM president Vuyo Zungula said the party’s case was not dependent on another organisation and it was waiting for a court date

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MK’s court challenge is public incitement, says IEC
/ 26 June 2024

MK’s court challenge is public incitement, says IEC

The party’s failure to provide evidence of election fraud suggests it went to court with the aim of ‘inflaming the passions of the public’, the commission argues

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Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
/ 23 June 2024

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

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Post-election by-elections lie ahead for six KwaZulu-Natal municipalities
/ 21 May 2024

Post-election by-elections lie ahead for six KwaZulu-Natal municipalities

Residents of the six rural towns will vote again on 19 June

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The opening season is open
/ 26 April 2024

The opening season is open

The politicians whose names we had forgotten are suddenly initiating new projects

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I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
/ 28 March 2024

I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance leader said he respected people for getting a degree but university could not have taught him what he knows after 23 years in politics

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Embattled NFP makes the ballot – for now
/ 13 March 2024

Embattled NFP makes the ballot – for now

The National Freedom Party still has to navigate two court cases and a liquidation battle

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New parties will have to number the numbers to play the 29 May election game
/ 2 March 2024

New parties will have to number the numbers to play the 29 May election game

The electoral commission’s decision will weed out the one-man-and-a-TikTok-account parties clogging up the ballot paper

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Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?
/ 5 January 2024

Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?

The biggest opposition parties are intent on usurping the ANC’s power by forming alliances with smaller left and right wing parties

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New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP
/ 4 January 2024

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP

Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated

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