Powerful concepts are not immune to losing their strength when overused or misunderstood
The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections
In this time of disaster, caused by a zero-sum approach to politics, economics and life, a Buddhist belief in the sacredness of all may save humankind
The inquiry into Bongani Mayosi’s death must ‘water the tree of transformation’ at UCT
The goal of black consciousness was social and psychological liberation for both sexes
By accepting more modest remuneration packages, varsity vice-chancellors can send a powerful message to bosses in the corporate and parastatal sectors
Mamphela Ramphele has emerged from “political wilderness”, to offer a critique of “the nightmare” that is South Africa’s current state of affairs.
Its founder has done a runner, but the cash-strapped party still wants to stay in the game – assuming it isn’t sunk for good by its factional battles.
The Agang SA leader says she has decided to leave party politics and return to civil society "to pursue the idealism that has driven" her.
Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele struggled to draw the crowds or inspire much confidence in the younger residents of Khayelitsha on Youth Day.
Mamphela Ramphele has opened a case with the police to investigate who opened an account that would receive an IEC refund on behalf of the party.
From Jacob Zuma attracting large crowds in Nkandla to Helen Zille ditching the DA’s colours, here’s what happened when party presidents voted.
As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.
A trust founded by Agang SA head Mamphela Ramphele is at the centre of an investigation into corruption at the Technology Innovation Agency.
Agang SA has made public its list of party candidates for upcoming polls, with leader Mamphele Ramphele listed as the party’s presidential candidate.
In the first in a series of profiles, Mamphela Ramphele explains Agang SA is ready for the upcoming elections – despite the problems it faces.
From the SABC chairperson’s response to the public protector’s findings to herbal sex drugs raising the bar, here are this week’s letters.
Helen Zille questions Richard Calland’s change of tune regarding Mamphela Ramphele and the DA’s aim to broaden its black leadership.
Helen Zille and Mamphela Ramphele took a misguided risk because they’re politicians, not because they’re women, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.
Readers share their thoughts on the recent headline-grabbing kerfuffle between DA leader Helen Zille and Agang SA’s Mamphela Ramphele.
The political year has started with a flop. With elections looming, Richard Calland asks what else could go wrong.
It matters a great deal that the partnership between Helen Zille and Mampela Ramphele dissolved so quickly, writes Sisonke Msimang.
DA leader Helen Zille is insisting that there was not just one funder who had "secretly" brokered the merger between her party and Agang SA.
Once upon a time Helen and Mamphela, or Hemphela, professed their union. But five days is a long-term affair in politics. True love be damned.
Blade Nzimande and Lindiwe Sisulu kissed on the sidelines of the Cabinet lekgotla in Pretoria, taking a jab at Agang SA and the DA’s failed merger.
From crippling impatience to invoking Nelson Mandela’s name: the failed Agang SA-DA merger was a lesson in how not to do things in SA politics.
In an interview with the <i>M&G</i> Mamphela Ramphele answers some difficult questions about the now infamous break-up.
In the spirit of a mixtape to signify the parting of ways, let’s take a look at nine break-up songs for what used to be known as DAgang.
Mamphela Ramphele has offered little explaination on why her decision to run as the DA’s presidential candidate was not discussed with Agang members.
The Agang SA leader says a planned partnership with the DA would not work because "people are trapped in race-based politics".
Jackson Mthembu says both parties have lost credibility after Agang SA’s leader backtracked on standing as the DA’s presidential candidate.
DA leader Helen Zille says Agang SA’s Mamphela Ramphele has "reneged" on their agreement that Ramphele stand as the DA’s presidential candidate.