ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory
/ 20 July 2023

ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory

The governing party is now looking to oust Democratic Alliance speaker Maryke Davies

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Battles loom for George, Mangaung in coming round of by-elections
/ 11 July 2023

Battles loom for George, Mangaung in coming round of by-elections

A total of 11 wards in four provinces will be contested on 19 July

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EXPLAINER: Musical chairs in the City of Johannesburg
/ 9 May 2023

EXPLAINER: Musical chairs in the City of Johannesburg

At the 2021 local government elections, neither of the two biggest parties got a mandate to govern alone in Johannesburg

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Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela
/ 7 March 2023

Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela

Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse
/ 1 November 2021

Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse

A poor election result, on top of concerns over his leadership style, may see John Steenhuisen follow in Mmusi Maimane’s footsteps

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ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era
/ 31 October 2021

ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era

It’s the economy, stupid — but also service delivery and corruption. The ANC asks voters to forgive past sins, while the EFF tries to consolidate itself with wild promises of a socialist utopia

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The Democratic Alliance and illiberal liberalism’s glass ceiling
/ 16 October 2021

The Democratic Alliance and illiberal liberalism’s glass ceiling

The DA appears to have abandoned its ambitions of 2016 and is set to lose further ground in the upcoming elections

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