Though it is enshrined in our constitution, the right to differ within one’s political party is not always enacted in practice. Here’s why it’s better to allow dissent
A 827-page register compels members of parliament publicly to declare anything worth more than R500, and it makes for interesting reading
The Judicial Service Commission deferred a decision on whether to suspend the Western Cape judge president. He was present, but mostly silent candidates were interviewed for the division
The chief justice played into the hands of Julius Malema at a point at which the judiciary is weathering a political onslaught that too shall pass
A candidate for the Northern Cape bench lucidly explained in reply to the Gauteng Judge President that bribing a judge is a lottery you are bound to lose
Public enterprises minister denies that he tried to influence the appointment of a judge and friend to the SCA in 2016
Judges Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane, Jody Kollapen and Bashier Vally complete the list, while Dhaya Pillay fails to make the cut
The judge, who has been singled out by former president Jacob Zuma for attack, faced scrutiny over her friendship with Pravin Gordhan
The Section 194 committee that could recommend the impeachment of the Public Protector is packed with heavyweights likely to heed Luthuli House
The attempts of the ANC’s top six to convince the former president to attend the Zondo hearings is a good example of an integrative shaming measure
Everything you need to know about South Africa’s options for holding municipal polls — and the dangers we face.
It was the state witnesses’ turn to take the stand as Malema and Ndlozi appeared in court on Tuesday for charges of assault dating back to 2018
The threat to the president’s rule comes not from the opposition, but from within the ANC
The official opposition’s leader John Steenhuisen has called its mission to slash the ANC voter share unrealistic during a parliamentary meeting, as the party deals with financial challenges
and a fresh round of staff retrenchments
You’ll feel a slight pinch, nothing more.
The justice minister says our democracy was built on the rule of law, and that the Zondo commission has shown the dangers of disrespect for constitutional order
EFF leader warns judges they will be ‘overthrown’ for bias in favour of the ruling establishment
The EFF’s top brass have spoken out about Malema’s engagement with Zuma, calling it ‘a disappointment’
The former president is being advised by various leaders to appear before the state capture commission
The president was answering questions before parliament, where he also told the EFF to allow the courts to decide on the matter of the CR17 bank statements
MPs can’t seem to stop the house from degenerating into screaming matches, even during virtual sittings, as exhibited when the deputy president answered questions in the NCOP on Wednesday.
EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is preparing to govern in many municipalities from next year. It is also launching a programme to defend the rights of farm workers
The case of assault against EFF leader Julius Malema and member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has been postponed because the court in Randburg did not allow the media to broadcast the case
Kenny Motsamai, a parolee who is also an EFF MP, could be sent back to jail if correctional services finds he violated his parole conditions
The party’s response to journalists and those who speak against them reveal a consistent pattern of misogyny
In a robust meeting of the hybrid sitting of National Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa met MPs face to face for the first time since questions over lockdown corruption arose
Youth Day, June 16, reminds us of the role of youth in the struggle against oppression throughout the history of the ANC
Two books on two media outlets, Daily Maverick and Independent newspapers, tell stories of success and failure
The president and political parties put their differences aside as South Africa tackles what has been described as one of its biggest post-apartheid challenges yet
The Democratic Alliance is likely to lose Tshwane when residents vote again
With 7.9-million young South Africans out of work or with very little education or training opportunities, who looks out for their aspirations?
From Brits to Beijing, people are going crazy for Makhadzi’s smash hit which was born from a DJ Call Me beat