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KwaZulu-Natal politics

Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process
Politics
/ 9 April 2026

Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process

The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government

By Sandile Motha
‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’
Politics
/ 27 March 2026

‘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

By Sandile Motha
Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters
Politics
/ 29 May 2025

Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters

A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu

By Mandisa Makgakga
KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala
Politics
/ 23 September 2024

KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala

Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed

By Paddy Harper
Jacob Zuma lambastes hecklers at funeral of MK party supporters
Politics
/ 16 September 2024

Jacob Zuma lambastes hecklers at funeral of MK party supporters

The former president compared the behaviour of the members to the ANC, saying they should rather ‘face the enemy’

By Clive Ndou
Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery
Politics
/ 18 June 2024

Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery

The Inkatha Freedom Party, ANC, Democratic Alliance and National Freedom Party are represented in the provincial cabinet

By Paddy Harper
Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  
Politics
/ 13 June 2024

Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  

The ‘majority’ of 17 parties in parliament had expressed support for the government of national unity, the ANC secretary general said on Thursday night

By Paddy Harper
Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa

As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights

By Joel Bregman
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