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New DA KZN leader targets ANC and MKP support
Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.
Mbali Shinga thrown lifeline after NFP reverses expulsion decision
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition…
The friction of dual membership will be tested at the polls
Dual membership was sustainable only while the ANC and SACP shared a single electoral vehicle. Once the SACP declared intent to contest elections independently, dual membership…
NFP expels KZN MEC for social development Mbali Shinga
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development has been removed from the National Freedom Party with immediate effect
Former MK leader Mncwango joins IFP as party eyes key municipal takeovers
The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections
‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’
Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
Malema: EFF will vote with MK party to remove Thami Ntuli as KZN premier
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the uMkhonto weSizwe party had won the most votes in the province at last year’s elections and should be given a chance to lead
MK party’s move to usurp power in KwaZulu-Natal gains momentum
The MK party is believed to be courting the ANC, promising that if it supports the motion, some MECs will retain their positions
KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP
Jacob Zuma’s party has submitted a motion of no confidence against premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party
ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality
Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF
ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition
Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration
Hlabisa vows to stop IFP members from abusing women in the party
The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party said more women would be deployed in positions such as mayors, deputy mayors and speakers
Parties hail VAT reversal as ANC admits budget vote missteps
The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary…
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’