Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her
The ANC has been served with court papers by branches seeking to halt the conference, which was officially set for Wednesday
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition government
The MK Party leader accused the ANC of “gatekeeping” the history of those who fought for freedom, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the ANC’s former armed wing
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow
Political parties have raised concern over instability in the SAPS leadership after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension and Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting commissioner
DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has criticised black political leadership, saying it has failed residents amid service delivery crises including chronic water shortages in Durban communities
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating
Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to suspend Masemola after court appearance
The ANC also warns against the ‘parachuting’ of leaders into municipal positions without proper organisational processes
Drawing from archives and lived experience, the international production probes the emotional and political complexities of reconciliation in a fractured world
The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
Newly elected federal chair Solly Msimanga has been touted for a ministerial position
The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections
In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate
Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes
Party structures across provinces are coordinating for supporters expected to gather outside the East London magistrates court, where proceedings will resume before magistrate Twanett Olivier
Hill-Lewis remains the overwhelming favourite to replace John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader but Dyanase’s candidacy has turned the race into a debate over internal democracy
Criminals are allegedly extorting residents when the FS municipality fails to cough up for work they submitted claims for but that was never done
The EFF leader said the ANC should know that it would never win the elections outright in the foreseeable future
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality
A senior metro manager found guilty of sexual misconduct in an internal investigation remains employed months later, raising questions about accountability, secrecy and retaliation against complainants
The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections
A former MK campaigner’s election to the EFF’s Nongoma leadership has triggered internal anger and renewed questions about party discipline in KwaZulu-Natal
The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment
Nkululeko Dunga is back in the provincial executive after the ANC agreed to an EFF MEC post, marking a major step in coalition politics before the 2026 elections
If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation