The former president’s comment saying people should vote for BLF leader Andile Mngxitama need to be “understood in context” says ANC KZN
Zuma declines invitation to step down as his 3-month notice request meets resistance.
A long and drawn out debate is expected at the NEC meeting to be held on Monday, with Zuma still enjoying support from some Cabinet ministers
Deputy president DD Mabuza’s ascension to power is comparable to the apostle Paul’s Damascus moment, says former ANC Youth League leader Ronald Lamola
The ANCWL held a meeting on Monday to nominate their preferred ANC leaders to serve the ANC after the December conference.
Ramaphosa will have a tough time convincing his ANC supporters to throw their weight behind Naledi Pandor ahead of the December elective conference.
Appeals and court applications in four provinces could affect the party’s national succession battle.
The governing party’s leadership also warned its members against falling into the hands of the opposition.
The National Executive Committee is considering implementing export taxes to encourage the use of local materials in domestic manufacturing.
The ANC will hold its national list conference after two postponements, amid rumours the party is managing internal dynamics over who makes the cut.
Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says federation leaders must maintain their independence from the ANC’s NEC to avoid confusion.
Lubabalo Molefe, who is lobbying support for his ANC Youth League presidential candidacy, says charges of sexual harassment against him are bogus.
The ANC’s national executive committee has been expected to decide on the fate of its Limpopo provincial executive committee.
Shifts on the ANC’s national executive committee reflect the president’s gratitude, writes Charles Molele and Mmanaledi Mataboge.
Cosatu leaders have differed on whether their elevation to the ANC NEC represents a victory, or is fraught with more dangers than benefits.
Jacob Zuma is almost certain to be re-elected to the ANC’s most powerful position after receiving overwhelming support from the party’s branches.
Gwede Mantashe has stated socio-economic issues were to blame for the Marikana tragedy and that the NEC are paying special attention to the event.
The ANC Youth League has removed treasurer general Pule Mabe from his position, amid calls for party intervention to reinstate Julius Malema.
Is Julius Malema trying to annoy the ANC into dissolving the youth league, a move so drastic that the NEC will feel compelled to come to his aid?
The ANC’s NEC has raised concerns over leaders leaking information, with Gwede Mantashe saying the party should do what it can to discourage it.
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The regional general council of the ANC’s Tshwane branch faces disbandment amid "rampant violence and intimidation”.
The ANCYL executive committee has reaffirmed its support for leader Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu in light of charges against them.
The ANC Youth League was not up for discussion at a special national executive committee meeting in Pretoria, spokesperson Jackson Mthembu says.
Disciplinary action will be taken against any ANC leaders who engage in public spats, trade insults or launch personal attacks, said Gwede Mantashe.
The ANC’s national executive committee has asked for a review of party structures in three ”problem” provinces, including the Western Cape.
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The ANC is keeping some of its leaders from serving in Parliament to strengthen the party’s headquarters, secretary general Gwede Mantashe said.
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/ 29 January 2009
The African National Congress’s national executive committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the party’s list of parliamentary nominations.
Newly elected African National Congress Youth League (ANC) head Julius Malema used his first letter as president to chastise those who showed ”unbecoming conduct” at the league’s conference in Bloemfontein recently. ”Thugs and hooligans who believe they can hold the organisation to ransom … will be dealt with,” said Malema on Monday.
Remember the days when, as inaugural transport minister, Mac Maharaj insisted that he would continue to drive his beat-up old Jetta? It struck a chord, for it spoke of a government that would live comfortably yet simply. Those days died quickly as the new democrats dusted off old protocol books designed for a venal order.
The African National Congress (ANC) wants its new deputy president, Kgalema Motlanthe, in government, ANC general secretary Gwede Mantashe said on Monday. There has been much speculation on whether the ANC’s new leadership would want one of its own present in President Thabo Mbeki’s government.
The African National Congress’s (ANC) national working committee initiated a major review of the country’s education system at its fortnightly meeting on Monday, the organisation said. Education is a central pillar of economic growth and the fight against poverty, the ANC said in a statement.
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From ”uninspired and boring” to ”down to earth” and ”confident” were some of the varying opinions about African National Congress president Jacob Zuma expressed by members of the Jewish community on Tuesday night. Zuma was invited to speak at a forum on South Africa’s future, hosted by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein.