New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF
/ 4 June 2025

New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF

Colleen Makhubele said fixing the relationship was important for the wellbeing of the progressive caucus in parliament

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DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape
/ 30 May 2025

DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape

The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem

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Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters
/ 29 May 2025

Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters

A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu

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Johannesburg mayor Morero warns contenders for ANC regional posts not to sabotage his government
/ 23 May 2025

Johannesburg mayor Morero warns contenders for ANC regional posts not to sabotage his government

Dada Morero has said he will stand for a second term as the Greater Joburg chair

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Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off
/ 22 May 2025

Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off

But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue

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Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’
/ 14 May 2025

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

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EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party
/ 14 May 2025

EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party

The EFF has removed two senior KwaZulu-Natal leaders after allegations of ghost branches, sabotage and defiance of Julius Malema’s directives

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EFF sets its sights on North West – with the ANC
/ 9 May 2025

EFF sets its sights on North West – with the ANC

Despite public spats in Gauteng, the parties are teaming up in North West municipalities, including those where the ANC has a majority

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