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Politics

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
Sanco in KwaZulu-Natal cuts ties with province’s ‘arrogant’ ANC
Politics
/ 11 November 2024

Sanco in KwaZulu-Natal cuts ties with province’s ‘arrogant’ ANC

The civic organisation says the ANC’s relationship with itself, labour federation Cosatu and the South African Communist Party is ‘fake’

By Paddy Harper
Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general
Politics
/ 10 November 2024

Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general

The party’s president, Jacob Zuma, said he had ‘full confidence’ in Shivambu

By MG Reporter
ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 9 November 2024

ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal

The party has vowed to regain the support it lost to former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party in the May election

By Clive Ndou
Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party

During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

By Mandisa Nyathi
Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals

There have been frequent reports of police in KZN being involved in gun battles with armed suspects

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola

The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

By Emsie Ferreira
Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 

The long-time legal representative for Jacob Zuma said his decision came after ‘a lot of soul searching’

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account
Politics
/ 6 November 2024

MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account

Some members, however, contribute in their ‘personal capacities’ and buy the former president cattle as a ‘goodwill’ gesture

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says
Politics
/ 5 November 2024

ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says

Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
Buthelezi fires back at ANC ‘imbecility’ as KZN unity government tensions flare
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

Buthelezi fires back at ANC ‘imbecility’ as KZN unity government tensions flare

The Cogta MEC said there was a coordinated ANC effort to undermine his work and his standing in the IFP

By Des Erasmus
KZN ANC marks 100 days in unity government, lambasts DA and IFP’s Buthelezi
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

KZN ANC marks 100 days in unity government, lambasts DA and IFP’s Buthelezi

The ANC accused the Democratic Alliance of being self-serving and Thulasizwe Buthelezi of being divisive, but said the coalition would run its course

By Des Erasmus
British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour

David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria

By Emsie Ferreira
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