Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people
SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it
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Officials are accused of manipulating branch general meetings to ensure victory for their preferred candidates
The former president was guilty of the ‘highest form of ill-discipline’ against the ANC
Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party
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South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence
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Sources in the city’s executive believe the former mayor has become a ‘liability’ for the Johannesburg council
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The judge says the bank is not a Ponzi scheme and cannot be stripped of it non-banking powers
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Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
The party will challenge the 2026 local elections and is eligible to contest by-elections in KZN until then
Communists say their political identity and influence have been diluted
The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed
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Delegates to the SACP’s fifth Special National Congress will reassess its partnership with the ANC, citing declining electoral fortunes and growing voter discontent
The Democratic Alliance says there is no strategy for its ministers to torpedo bills they opposed before joining the GNU
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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
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Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute
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South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said
It was crucial that trial judges had the necessary skills and experience to hear complex corruption cases, she said
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
The civic organisation says the ANC’s relationship with itself, labour federation Cosatu and the South African Communist Party is ‘fake’
The party’s president, Jacob Zuma, said he had ‘full confidence’ in Shivambu
The party has vowed to regain the support it lost to former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party in the May election
During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion
The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations
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There have been frequent reports of police in KZN being involved in gun battles with armed suspects
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
The long-time legal representative for Jacob Zuma said his decision came after ‘a lot of soul searching’
Some members, however, contribute in their ‘personal capacities’ and buy the former president cattle as a ‘goodwill’ gesture
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Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity
The Cogta MEC said there was a coordinated ANC effort to undermine his work and his standing in the IFP
The ANC accused the Democratic Alliance of being self-serving and Thulasizwe Buthelezi of being divisive, but said the coalition would run its course