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Political Factions

EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
Politics
/ 14 February 2025

EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll

Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Makgakga
Cracks emerge in ANC Youth League leadership slate as allegations of division intensify
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Cracks emerge in ANC Youth League leadership slate as allegations of division intensify

But president Collen Malatji says rumours of division are being spread by those who want the league to implode

By Lunga Mzangwe
Push for Veronica Mente to be EFF’s first female deputy leader grows
Politics
/ 30 October 2024

Push for Veronica Mente to be EFF’s first female deputy leader grows

The Economic Freedom Fighters chairperson is popular with the branches and is backed by a number of provinces

By Mandisa Makgakga
EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga
Politics
/ 12 October 2024

EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga

The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy

By Mandisa Makgakga
Don’t isolate factions, rather see what useful role they can play
Analysis
/ 1 October 2015

Don’t isolate factions, rather see what useful role they can play

Gatewatchers have no loyalty to a specific faction and a penchant for positions with public rewards.

By Staff Reporter
Unhappy EFF ‘defenders’ want Malema axed
Article
/ 9 February 2015

Unhappy EFF ‘defenders’ want Malema axed

A disaffected group of Economic Freedom Fighters says the leadership is failing the party and it won’t allow the commander-in-chief to ‘kill’ it.

By Thulani Gqirana
Fear and hope now define the ANC
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Fear and hope now define the ANC

The factionalism and divisions within the ruling party and how they play out will determine the relationship between the party and the electorate.

By Nic Dawes Author
Factionalism a game of musical chairs
Article
/ 1 December 2010

Factionalism a game of musical chairs

Formerly stable Gauteng is the latest province to succumb to the politics of loyalty.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 16 July 2010

ANCYL finds Masoga guilty of ‘grave offences’

Former ANCYL Limpopo chairperson Lehlogonolo Masoga has been found guilty of "grave" and "serious" offences by the league’s disciplinary committee.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 May 2010

Divisions clear at ANCYL conference

Divisions at the Eastern Cape ANCYL conference were clear on Saturday, with supporters of various factions making their allegiance known to all.

By Staff Reporter
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