As all of Jacob Zuma’s ex-friends, associates and colleagues get booted, fired or imprisoned, he’s left wondering ‘now what’?
The M&G’s Nickolaus Bauer breaks down the state of play as the ANC picks up the pace on the road to the ruling party’s elective conference in Mangaung.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reaffirmed the primacy of ANC branches in electing the party’s leadership.
The ANC Youth League has sent birthday wishes to Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, referring to him as "president".
The SACP’s national conference this weekend ended in a political game of cat and mouse between general secretary Blade Nzimande and Kgalema Motlanthe.
Opposing factions have squared off at the ANC policy conference in Midrand – voicing their preferences between Jacob Zuma and Kgalema Motlanthe.
Policies adopted at ANC sessions this week will affect the entire nation, but the media aren’t welcome as the party "doesn’t want to hold back".
Kgalema Motlanthe has finally shown his hand, questioning the ANC’s so-called second transition and seemingly headed for a showdown with Jacob Zuma.
No one likes to live in the shadow of a leader, which is why so many deputies are seen to be jostling to be numero uno, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Flying Jacob Zuma and Kgalema Motlanthe to their various engagements has cost taxpayers more than R210-million since they assumed office.
TNS South Africa has revealed that President Jacob Zuma’s approval rating fell to 46% in April, from a 55% high in February.
The ANC Youth League has provided detailed reasons for its stance that disciplinary action against its leaders was politically motivated.
Seen as a uniting alternative to Zuma, he is widely admired but trailed by controversy, yet remains quite the enigma. So who is Kgalema Motlanthe?
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the recent global financial crisis has shown that more state intervention is needed in the mining industry.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the pace of infrastructure development is lagging behind what the country needs to evolve.
As SA wishes Jacob Zuma a happy 70th birthday, the <em>Mail & Guardian</em> has imagined more appropriate birthday wishes from our public figures.
The unity shown at the ANC’s press conference, which was meant to show the leadership’s control, has been undermined by behind-the-scenes infighting.
Health union Nehawu has hurled veiled attacks at Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe for supposedly choosing sides in the run-up to Mangaung.
The department of trade and industry has begun an investigation into government letters of support for a South African firm doing business with Iran.
Taking the ANC to court could be political suicide for Julius Malema. Or it could be a stroke of genius, if he can get Kgalema Motlanthe to play ball.
Government plans to cut HIV infection rate in half by 2017 and completely end the scourge in just 20 years.
For the first time since their launch twelve years ago, the awards ceremony was beamed live during prime time to millions of SABC2 viewers.
Kgalema Motlanthe, deputy-president of South Africa, delivered a keynote address to the National Teaching Awards, eulogising teachers.
The public protector has agreed, at Kgalema Motlanthe’s request, to conduct an investigation into bribery allegations which may involve Gugu Mtshali.
Embattled African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema has criticised power drunk ANC leaders who have drifted away from the masses.
Close allies of Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe have revealed that he is determined to run for higher office and challenge Jacob Zuma after all.
A trend has emerged where state intelligence resources are being used in ANC succession battles, especially leading up to elective conferences.
Kgalema Motlanthe says allegations against Gugu Mtshali should be probed, but this isn’t the first time his partner has been linked to dodgy business.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has asked the public protector to investigate his partner Gugu Mtshali’s business ties.
The Presidency has just released a statement that former president Nelson Mandela was "not in any danger" and was in a "satisfactory condition".
ANC branches will begin nominating candidates for all the party’s national executive committee positions in October, ahead of its elective conference.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s arguments in mitigation have begun amid speculation that he might be expelled from the ruling party.