As the national executive committee squabbled over the ‘step aside’ resolution, employees at Luthuli House contemplated strike action
The ANC chairperson has instructed its caucus ahead of the vote to establish a committee to investigate the public protector’s fitness to hold office
The former president won’t appear before the Zondo inquiry into state capture, even if Ramaphosa and Mantashe do
Ace Magashule’s move to distance himself from Carl Niehaus signals a rebalancing of influence and authority at the top of the ANC
Stocktake at the end of a momentous year shows that the ruling party holds all the cards but has little room for manoeuvre
The president was answering questions before parliament, where he also told the EFF to allow the courts to decide on the matter of the CR17 bank statements
The ANC secretary general has not offered to stand aside, despite the recent NEC ruling
If supporters do it for democracy — and not to gain favour — then it needn’t be secret
Three ministers could change places, moving Lindiwe Sisulu from her powerful post
Linda Twala was born to one of the original residents of Alexandra. He is now known as the father of Alex, a title he takes very seriously
The ANC and DA rarely agree, but on the issue of party funding both camps feel the new law is far too strict
ANC’s Tressurer General Paul Mashatile, former president Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the media after voting.
Only candidates with criminal records barred, ANC secretary general confirms
Investment in infracstructure will stimulate the economy
Three people were stabbed in a clash between party members in Mpumalanga
Threats of litigation, the lure of big money and conflicts of interest have upset the project
The state has agreed to sell off burdensome assets and encourage private equity
The idea has been floated before but again unions warn that the funds can’t be used to bail out SOEs
The ANC treasurer general says the messaging of the land debate is becoming distorted
With Makhura elected, the deputy chairperson has become the most sought-after position in the ANC Gauteng
Mashatile’s vacant seat as party chair in Gauteng will be filled by the premier ‘to bring stability’
Disenchantment with the party goes way beyond the middle class to the poor and working class
‘I refuse to allow my name to be dragged through the mud or sacrificed at the altar of political opportunism and factional.’
The rising Gauteng ANC star has denied that his political mentor is an ambitious puppetmaster
The party’s patience with the president has run out and they cannot wait for him to resign any longer
Mashatile said there were no objections from the ANC caucus and that ‘comrades’ had been waiting to hear what the next move would be.
The ANC NEC meeting is set to seal Zuma’s fate on Monday, but hopes are dwindling for a speedy resolution for those who want to see him out of office.
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
Speaking to investors, Mashatile confirms Zuma refused to step down during a meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Sunday.
Zuma’s job has been on the line since the December elective conference that saw Cyril Ramaphosa being named as the ANC’s new leader.
Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga need to fill spots created by provincial leaders who have been elected to the ANC’s top six
Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the leadership of the ANC. But he may not be able to clean up the mess left by his predecessor.