An NEC source said the party was not worried about MK party sleeper agents in their ranks
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‘The poetry and music of revolutionary poets should come to the fore to tame the unreasonableness of our politicians who are failing us by serving themselves and not the people’
The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink
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The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
Frustration over the gap between what citizens want and what’s being done is leading to a loss of faith in the future, in South Africa and all over the world
This follows months of consultations with communities on whether there was a need to form another political party in South Africa
New evidence in the matter suggests that former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family received funds funnelled through the sale of cattle and the purchase of a farm
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The party’s federal chairperson is the internal favourite for the post but its Gauteng leader denied the existence of divisive factions
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Mathabatha said he was concerned by what he called ‘unethical and un-ANC tendencies’ by party members in regard to the elective conferences of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions
Mamabolo said his party would get to ‘eat’ the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the ANC
Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF
Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration
The move is a strategy ahead of next year’s local government elections, as the party believes that fixing roads, traffic lights and public transport networks will prove its ability to govern
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The court found Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for remarks at a 2022 rally in Cape Town
The ANC treasury general said the party is focused on the 2026 local government elections
The ANC treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa
The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote
The Economic Freedom Fighters said the postponement of the probe proves President Cyril Ramaphosa never intended to investigate implicated suspended police minister
Trio of ANC heavyweights being touted as likely to compete for the provincial chairperson job
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The EFF wants Mgcini Tshwaku — while PA want Liam Jacobs — to take over the position left vacant by Kenny Kunene’s resignation
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The new political movement is aiming to challenge established parties in KwaZulu-Natal in next year’s local government elections
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The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party said more women would be deployed in positions such as mayors, deputy mayors and speakers
Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference
As the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) convenes in Yokohama, the world turns its attention once again to Africa—a continent rich in diversity, resilience, and promise. This year’s conference arrives at a critical juncture. Global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical fragmentation, and economic inequality are intensifying. In this context, TICAD9 offers […]
The party has warned the two senior members against making ‘opportunistic’ remarks that undermine its unity, after both criticised its leadership and direction
At the 2022 conference, the ANC Greater Johannesburg region heavyweight vied with Morero for the chairperson position and lost by 10 votes
The Human Rights Commission has given the sport, arts and culture minister until 20 August to respond to old social media posts allegedly containing racial slurs
Ahead of the 2026 local government elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced Cilliers Brink as its Tshwane mayoral candidate. Brink served as mayor of the city for 18 months before he was removed in a motion of no confidence in September last year, which saw ActionSA’s Nasiphi Moya take over the position. Brink had […]
The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually
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Jacob Zuma’s daughter has argued that the charges against her are motivated by the current regime ‘settling political scores’ with her father
The former speaker suggested there were no differences in how the party she has left and Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe were being run
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