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ANC

Mandla Msibi’s suspension sparks outrage among Mpumalanga ANC members

Tension has risen in the province, with some party members alleging political manoeuvring is behind the suspension of the former treasurer

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
Mandla Msibi
MPUMALANGA COGTA

‘Special leave’ not justified, MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier

The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the premier’s action

  • Lunga Mzangwe
2 min read
Mandla Msibi
ANC

After seven years of ‘curtailment measures’, Mbombela’s R160m overtime bill is increasing

The municipality has failed to implement nearly 500 council decisions since 2016

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
The ANC policy conference started on Friday and is set to end on Sunday. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo)
ACE MAGASHULE

ANC top brass, provincial leaders meet to avoid heckling of Ramaphosa at policy conference

President is expected to deliver the opening address on Friday morning

  • Lizeka Tandwa
4 min read
The “radical economic transformation” grouping within the ANC says the step-aside rule has been abused to fight political battles.(Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp)
ANC

ANC to strengthen step-aside rule after fiery NEC meeting

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is said to have been among the voices that spoke against the amendment

  • Lizeka Tandwa
3 min read
Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo
ANC

David Masondo to support the ANC’s step-aside resolution 2.0

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo talks to the Mail & Guardian about change in ANC policy.

  • Lizeka Tandwa
4 min read
Zandile Gumede, the corruption-accused former mayor was not allowed to attend the elective meeting. (Gallo Images/The Times/Jackie Clausen)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Zandile Gumede nominated in absentia as ANC eThekwini regional chairperson

But the corruption-accused former mayor was not allowed to attend the elective meeting

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
In Mpumalanga, the ANC elected chair Mandla Ndlovu, deputy chair Speedy Mashilo, secretary Muzi Chirwa and deputy secretary Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.
ACE MAGASHULE

ANC leaders want ‘step aside’ reviewed in this year’s congress

The ANC is facing a revolt from within as its leaders and branches seem set to elect people who are affected by its step-aside resolution

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Paddy Harper
7 min read
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Zandile Gumede to stand as ANC chairperson in eThekwini

But the step-aside rules mean the former mayor may not be able to take up office if she wins

  • Paddy Harper
8 min read
Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Step-aside rule could ruin Zandile Gumede’s plans for top ANC job

A victory for Durban’s former mayor does not necessarily mean she’ll be able to take office

  • Paddy Harper
8 min read
Beached: Paddy Harper won’t be swimming in the sea at Durban because of the high levels of eColi or nasty chemicals. Photo: Michele Spatari/AFP
ANDRE DE RUYTER

Lights are on but all else is dark

Paddy Harper can choose not to swim in Durban’s dirty sea but he has little choice about swimming with the political sharks

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
Murder-accused ANC leader Mandla Msibi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AGRICULTURE

Murder-accused MEC Mandla Msibi asked to step aside

During a media briefing on Tuesday, Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane told journalists that she had fired MEC Mandla Msibi with immediate effect

  • Lizeka Tandwa
3 min read