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ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize

The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign

By Mike Law
Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general

Both Masina and Pule Mabe come from Gauteng. This means the province would have divided its votes

By Mandisa Nyathi
Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi

Despite having put measures in place to prevent corruption, little or no work has been done by the party, leaving it open to more scrutiny in 2023

By Lizeka Tandwa
Kettling: How the ANC is limiting media access to delegates
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Kettling: How the ANC is limiting media access to delegates

It didn’t used to be like this — the sad fact is that the ANC is ashamed of its delegates, or some of them. They don’t trust their own people any more

By Richard Calland
Khoi and San protestors demand recognition at ANC conference
National
/ 18 December 2022

Khoi and San protestors demand recognition at ANC conference

The three members of the nation vowed to protest every day until they can hand over their memorandum to President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Sonri Naidoo
Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency

Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote

By Paddy Harper
How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination

Ronald Lamola has resisted attempts to get him to withdraw from the leadership race, resulting in a divide in the Ramaphosa faction

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa loses North West to rival Zweli Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Ramaphosa loses North West to rival Zweli Mkhize

Cyril Ramaphosa and his allies cruised through the ballot for presidential nominations with an almost 55% lead over Mkhize, but on the eve of the nominations, North West switched its allegiance.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years

Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture

By Paddy Harper
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

By Lizeka Tandwa
Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

By Mandisa Nyathi
Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?

Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces

By Mike Law
Ramaphosa sends legal warning to Zuma
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Ramaphosa sends legal warning to Zuma

The president has termed his predecessor’s bid to institute a private prosecution against him as a direct attempt to derail his re-election as ANC leader

By Emsie Ferreira
There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?

Cyril Ramaphosa’s older rivals have been rejected and strong top six contenders include younger people like Mdumiseni Ntuli

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse

The party’s spokesperson says the programme will continue while the ‘crucial’ work of confirming credentials is completed

By Paddy Harper
The ANC has lost its moorings
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

The ANC has lost its moorings

Not only is the party living in the past, it is afraid to confront today’s realities and has lost its ideological direction

By Richard Calland
Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president

The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa could sink his own ship
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Ramaphosa could sink his own ship

With no clear line of march from the ANC president, his allies are left to their own devices, racing against time to find each other and solidify a slate

By Lizeka Tandwa
NPA applauded for tougher stance on rhino poachers
National
/ 17 December 2022

NPA applauded for tougher stance on rhino poachers

The National Prosecuting Authority is appealing what it called the lenient sentences handed to the two brothers in May

By Simon Bloch
Ramaphosa hits back at detractors at ANC conference
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

Ramaphosa hits back at detractors at ANC conference

Ramaphosa delivers his political report despite heckling by supporters of his predecessor Jacob Zuma

By Lizeka Tandwa
Overheard: Day one of the ANC conference
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

Overheard: Day one of the ANC conference

Snippets of sentiments carry a weight of meaning as the first day of the 55th ANC conference struggles to get underway

By M&G newsroom
A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa

Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show

By Paddy Harper
ANC drops charges against Dlamini Zuma and others who bucked party line in parliament
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

ANC drops charges against Dlamini Zuma and others who bucked party line in parliament

The matter will be ‘processed’ by the new national executive committee being elected at Nasrec.

By Paddy Harper
Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?
Opinion
/ 16 December 2022

Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?

The ANC will leave a legacy muddied by political careerism, personality cults and corruption

By Ron Derby
UCT council receives new claim from Kruger against vice-chancellor Phakeng
Education
/ 15 December 2022

UCT council receives new claim from Kruger against vice-chancellor Phakeng

Meeting postponed to January as Phakeng faces mounting opposition to her leadership at the divided campus, including accusations of flouting governance processes

By Edwin Naidu
City of Johannesburg welcomes Eskom’s three-day exemption from load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 15 December 2022

City of Johannesburg welcomes Eskom’s three-day exemption from load-shedding

City Power and Eskom identify hardest-hit areas by the floods which have caused widespread and escalating damage to power infrastructure

By Mandisa Nyathi
Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom
National
/ 15 December 2022

Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom

‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament

The party’s top six agreed that the would-be presidential contender committed misconduct by voting with the opposition against the ANC party line

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
It’s high time for South African politics to grow up
Opinion
/ 15 December 2022

It’s high time for South African politics to grow up

Our hope for the future of politics in South Africa does not hinge on what happens at the ANC elective conference

By Tessa Dooms
Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term

The president is likely to head an NEC made up of people who
back Paul Mashatile

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mixed reactions as hunt for Andre de Ruyter’s replacement begins
Business
/ 14 December 2022

Mixed reactions as hunt for Andre de Ruyter’s replacement begins

Eskom’s chief executive resigned but will stay on until March while a successor is found

By M&G newsroom
Eskom boss De Ruyter quits amid acute electricity crunch
National
/ 14 December 2022

Eskom boss De Ruyter quits amid acute electricity crunch

Andre de Ruyter has faced criticism, including from Energy Minister Gwede Manashe, for the country’s worst power blackouts since 2008

By M&G newsroom
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