Funders are concerned about the fragmented opposition but party leaders are adamant that they and not donors are driving the process
Herman Mashaba lasted longer in the Jozi mayor’s parlour than his book did on the shelves
Jonathan Ball Publishers was not aware of a funding agreement between the ActionSA president and the writer of the ‘unauthorised biography’, Prince Mashele
Illegal land occupation and alleged corruption plague the city’s unstable administrations
The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections
What lessons can be learnt from the ongoing coalition instability in Nelson Mandela Bay and City of Johannesburg?
The broken Zimbabwe economy and political system are too much of a push factor for xenophobia and Aaron Motsoaledi to stop people seeking refuge in Mzansi
The former ANC MP and activist had been ill since June
Messages between ActionSA and DA federal council chair Helen Zille suggest that the blue party has made attempts for an alliance with the EFF since January
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute alleges the threats came after public statements by ActionSA city councillor Nkululeko Mbundu
Despite warnings that vigilante organisations can become xenophobic and violent, the ruling ANC says the more grassroots groups like these, the better
Operation Dudula has carried out a crackdown against illegal immigrants in Jo’burg, a drive that has resonated with mainly poor, angry South Africans
A damning report terminating Khoza’s Action SA membership accuses her of aggressive and threatening behaviour, being prone to conspiracy theories and a careerist.
Lindiwe Sisulu and other power and prosperity seekers in the ANC had the authority to improve the lives of ‘the people’, but didn’t
The Makana Citizens Front won more votes than any other opposition party, giving residents a direct voice on the local council
The people need to remove their blinkers and reclaim their minds to achieve a better future
If South Africa is moving from being a dominant-party system to a more vibrant, multiparty democracy, as these elections indicate, then coalitions are going to have to become the norm
Talks between the two parties have resumed, but it is unclear if any agreement will be reached any time soon
Stigmatising the marginalised is driven by vested interests, both in the case of African foreign nationals subject to xenophobia and South Africans facing economic doom
After a whirlwind two weeks, the Democratic Alliance’s ‘win’ of metros is no celebration as members fear the coming tide of instability
No clear winners after weeks of jostling for 160 hung municipalities
Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipalities go to the Democratic Alliance, with eThekwini set to follow.
South Africa’s 66 hung municipalities have to constitute councils or face a rerun of elections
The EFF has decided to close all talks with the ANC; meanwhile, the DA has not made any headway in talks with ActionSA as time runs out for councils to elect leaders
The Economic Freedom Fighters are said to have made an attempt to convince Herman Mashaba to consider an ANC alliance in Gauteng
While no decision has been taken on whether it would go into a coalition with ActionSA in the city, DA leaders say the party is not opposed to Mashaba wearing the mayoral chain
The low voter turnout in the local polls is something our leading parties must take to heart as they look to rebuild their relationship with the electorate.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds all the cards in the coming coalition talks
ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba says he is ready to negotiate for a coalition in good faith
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
Trust in big political parties is dwindling but that’s not necessarily a win for everybody else
The law was challenged in response to raids in inner Johannesburg seemingly targeting illegal immigrants and the highest court has pronounced itself 10 days before an election in which then mayor Herman Mashaba has campaigned on an anti-foreigner ticket