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Politics

ANC KZN’s Mtolo calls for ‘collective accountability’ ahead of possible dissolution
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

ANC KZN’s Mtolo calls for ‘collective accountability’ ahead of possible dissolution

The party’s secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, has summoned the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provincial structures to a meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mashatile accuses Gwarube of bad faith over Bela Act delay
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

Mashatile accuses Gwarube of bad faith over Bela Act delay

The education minister was accused of undermining the clearing house process on the contentious legislation despite her disclaimer that it was distinct from an agreement with Solidarity

By Emsie Ferreira
DA steps up foreign policy spat with ANC
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

DA steps up foreign policy spat with ANC

The unity government partner has angered the presidency by going public with proposals to Ramaphosa to rethink the agenda for South Africa’s G20 presidency

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF case brings back the spectre, and strangeness, of Phala Phala
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

EFF case brings back the spectre, and strangeness, of Phala Phala

Judges ask the president’s and the National Assembly’s counsel if parliament threw the baby out with the bathwater

By Emsie Ferreira
It’s war as Zuma, MK party try to ‘strategically’ strip Malema and EFF of autonomy
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

It’s war as Zuma, MK party try to ‘strategically’ strip Malema and EFF of autonomy

ATM president Vuyo Zungula believes the so-called progressive caucus will survive the tensions between the two parties

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
MK party brings out big guns for Thabazimbi by-election
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

MK party brings out big guns for Thabazimbi by-election

A total of 21 parties and five independents will contest the dysfunctional Limpopo council next week

By Paddy Harper
ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive
Politics
/ 28 November 2024

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners
Politics
/ 28 November 2024

Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners

The Gauteng premier’s name is among those which are being thrown around for the ANC presidency in 2027

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla
Politics
/ 27 November 2024

ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla

The parties have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

By Paddy Harper
EFF tells concourt sparing Ramaphosa impeachment was unlawful
Politics
/ 26 November 2024

EFF tells concourt sparing Ramaphosa impeachment was unlawful

The president’s lawyers counter that the Economic Freedom Fighter’s Phala Phala case is rooted in politics, not law

By Emsie Ferreira
Malema labels Zuma corrupt but says things are good between them
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Malema labels Zuma corrupt but says things are good between them

MK’s plan to poach EFF leaders has strained relations between the parties

By Lunga Mzangwe
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
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

By Umamah Bakharia
SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent

SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it

By Mandisa Nyathi
Calls for ANC Youth League Gauteng conference to be postponed over violence, parallel structures
Politics
/ 23 November 2024

Calls for ANC Youth League Gauteng conference to be postponed over violence, parallel structures

Officials are accused of manipulating branch general meetings to ensure victory for their preferred candidates

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC appeal body confirms Jacob Zuma’s expulsion
Politics
/ 22 November 2024

ANC appeal body confirms Jacob Zuma’s expulsion

The former president was guilty of the ‘highest form of ill-discipline’ against the ANC

By Paddy Harper
Rebellion is brewing in the EFF
Politics
/ 21 November 2024

Rebellion is brewing in the EFF

Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit
Politics
/ 19 November 2024

Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit

South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil

By Emsie Ferreira
National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again
Politics
/ 19 November 2024

National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

By Paddy Harper
Ousted Joburg MMC Kabelo Gwamanda ‘wasting time and money by challenging his removal in court’
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

Ousted Joburg MMC Kabelo Gwamanda ‘wasting time and money by challenging his removal in court’

Sources in the city’s executive believe the former mayor has become a ‘liability’ for the Johannesburg council

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ithala Bank wins court battle – and control of its finances and operations
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

Ithala Bank wins court battle – and control of its finances and operations

The judge says the bank is not a Ponzi scheme and cannot be stripped of it non-banking powers

By Paddy Harper
Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

By Mandisa Nyathi
New KZN political party to champion rights of Indians
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

New KZN political party to champion rights of Indians

The party will challenge the 2026 local elections and is eligible to contest by-elections in KZN until then

By Clive Ndou
SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference

Communists say their political identity and influence have been diluted

By Mandisa Nyathi
EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

By Mandisa Nyathi
SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference
Politics
/ 15 November 2024

SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference

Delegates to the SACP’s fifth Special National Congress will reassess its partnership with the ANC, citing declining electoral fortunes and growing voter discontent

By Mandisa Nyathi
SABC Bill referred to cabinet clearing house for processing
Politics
/ 15 November 2024

SABC Bill referred to cabinet clearing house for processing

The Democratic Alliance says there is no strategy for its ministers to torpedo bills they opposed before joining the GNU

By Paddy Harper
EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command
Politics
/ 13 November 2024

EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command

Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP

By Lunga Mzangwe
IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge
Politics
/ 13 November 2024

IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge

Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute

By Paddy Harper
Lamola calls for calm in Mozambique ahead of SADC summit
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Lamola calls for calm in Mozambique ahead of SADC summit

South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said

By Emsie Ferreira
Batohi asks judiciary to assign state capture cases wisely
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Batohi asks judiciary to assign state capture cases wisely

It was crucial that trial judges had the necessary skills and experience to hear complex corruption cases, she said

By Emsie Ferreira
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt

The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu

By Emsie Ferreira
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