Mathews Phosa – The Mail & Guardian

/ 9 December 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has threatened MPs with disciplinary action if they vote in favour of section 89 report

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 7 November 2022

ANC disciplinary committee meets on possible Magashule expulsion

Suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has indicated that he will not be available to attend the hearing, which could result in his dismissal

By Lizeka Tandwa

The Green Guardian

/ 27 September 2022

Mathews Phosa: ‘Justice must prevail’ in Jagersfontein disaster

Phosa’s law firm has been appointed by the Kopanong municipality to sue for damages

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By Sheree Bega

Politics

/ 8 February 2022

ANC’s Sekhukhune regional chair to be elected mayor after surviving factional spat

Limpopo ANC heavyweight and Sekhukhune regional chair Julia Mathebe is expected to be elected as mayor of the district when council convenes for a special sitting on Wednesday. Insiders in the region say that Mathebe was exonerated by the party’s national dispute resolution committee after she was cast aside when allegations emerged that she was […]

By Lizeka Tandwa

Opinion

/ 6 January 2022

Parliament fire: Truth is stranger than fiction

Zandile Mafe took a nap outside parliament. Does that make him a
sleeper agent?

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 2 August 2021

RECAP: Mbeki tells ANC that land without compensation goes against the party’s Freedom Charter

‘This would be a very serious disincentive to investment,’ says Thabo Mbeki in a document arguing that the ANC should not proceed with the Constitutional amendment of section 25

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Editorial

/ 29 July 2021

Editorial: Unrest death count the highest in more than 180 years

We need a commission of inquiry to find the central characters in the tragic event that played out in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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Editorial

/ 22 July 2021

Editorial: Last week’s unrest: Who is left to clean up the mess?

Once again, people of all races, religions and ages have come together to sort out the devastation that can largely be laid at the doorstep of our government

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Opinion

/ 20 July 2021

We have blood on our hands, ANC’s Mathews Phosa says

We want to hear about steps taken, people arrested, people charged and sentenced in courts of law

By Mathews Phosa

National

/ 19 July 2021

Security cluster disagrees over describing recent unrest as an ‘insurrection’

State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula are two leaders who disagreed with the ‘insurrection’ label, sources say

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 24 June 2021

Section 25: ANC snubs EFF after negotiations impasse

The ANC is searching for alternatives to end months of negotiations with the EFF on the land question

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Thought Leader

/ 31 May 2021

Today’s ANC is a criminal enterprise masquerading as moral and political “leaders of society”

The criminal prosecution and lawful dissolution of the ANC are not only morally desirable but legally justifiable too

By Tebogo Khaas

National

/ 27 May 2021

Masondo ‘used Hawks to arrest me’

The politician’s former lover is suing him and the police for her ‘unlawful’ arrest, which suggests a pattern of abuse of state resources by powerful men

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By Lizeka Tandwa and Khaya Koko

Politics

/ 22 April 2021

Magashule snubs former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe

Magashule fails to meet former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe as he runs out of options

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By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 31 March 2021

Magashule’s plan to weasel out of a tight step-aside corner

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule plans to canvas for support from branches in an attempt to gain sympathy and walk away from step-aside decisions

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 25 March 2021

Plan to deal Ace a ‘killer’ card this weekend

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies are gearing up to move against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule in crucial meeting

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 25 February 2021

Step-aside guidelines are not about Ace, says Mathews Phosa

The guidelines must be ‘timeless, uniting and not capable of being abused,’ says ANC veteran

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Article

/ 16 May 2019

The Bell Pottinger-linked ‘charity’ advised by ANC bigwigs

The Brazzaville Foundation, which has been accused of laundering the reputation of one of Africa’s most corrupt presidents

By Simon Allison

Article

/ 1 June 2018

‘Ghost’ branches, municipal capture ‘threatens’ ANC in Mpumalanga

Disaffected Mpumalanga ANC members want the party’s national leadership to dissolve its PEC and call a general council meeting to elect new leaders

By Paddy Harper

Article

/ 4 May 2018

Magashule turns on ‘turncoat’ DD

Deputy president David Mabuza will have to defend himself against claims of nepotism in Mpumalanga

By Paddy Harper and Matuma Letsoalo Author

Article

/ 17 December 2017

‘False affidavit’ spiked Phosa’s case

After claiming that Mpumalanga branch general meetings were fixed, the presidential hopeful had to withdraw his court bid

By Govan Whittles

Article

/ 15 December 2017

DD: Tactical genius or Dark Lord?

Critics say he operates in the shadows, but David Mabuza may be the kingmaker at conference time

By Niren Tolsi

Article

/ 4 December 2017

Ramaphosa extends lead with Limpopo nomination

Limpopo was the second last province to hold its Provincial General Council (PGC) meeting where the nominations from branches were consolidated.

By Dineo Bendile

Article

/ 1 December 2017

’The old man is desperate now’

Provincial ANC leaders condemn Jacob Zuma’s call for unity just before the conference as ‘fake’ and say it’s ‘too late’ to worry about his legacy

By Paddy Harper and Govan Whittles

Article

/ 24 November 2017

ANC succession battle flounders on home turf

Some presidential hopefuls can’t count on the constituency where they expect most support

By Govan Whittles

Article

/ 6 October 2017

Phosa: I am the ANC’s best candidate

As one of the candidates vying for the presidency, the former ANC treasurer general is mostly viewed as an underdog

By Dineo Bendile

Article

/ 14 August 2017

Stop feeding parastatal pigs – Mathews Phosa

Phosa accused President Jacob Zuma of looking out for his family instead of worrying about the crippling state of the country’s economy.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 14 August 2017

‘Rogue’ ANC MPs top discussions as party presidential hopefuls reach out to branches

The campaign to become the ANC’s next president hit overdrive this weekend.

By Tshidi Madia

Article

/ 4 August 2017

The ANC’s not-so-secret seven gunning for party leadership

More are openly joining the fray in the race for the party’s leadership, but how do they stack up?

By Dineo Bendile

Article

/ 15 July 2017

A divided alliance will fail in 2019 elections, Mbete warns

If the alliance could not unite, DA leader Mmusi Maimane could become the country’s next president, she warned.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 29 April 2017

Mathews Phosa accepts nomination for ANC president

Nominations for ANC president officially opens in June, but several ANC leaders are already campaigning.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 24 February 2017

Phosa must own up to his role in mess

Human beings are allowed to change their views – but it is crucial to own this evolution. It is important to face up to your past behaviour.

By Eusebius McKaiser

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