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Politics

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
ANC strengthens integrity muscle
Politics
/ 2 November 2024

ANC strengthens integrity muscle

Members will be vetted and undergo political education to help the party clean its house

By Lunga Mzangwe
With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race
Politics
/ 1 November 2024

With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race

Party leader Julius Malema seems set to maintain control at the Economic Freedom Fighters elective conference

By Mandisa Nyathi
Zizi Kodwa a free man as NPA withdraws corruption charges
Politics
/ 1 November 2024

Zizi Kodwa a free man as NPA withdraws corruption charges

The National Prosecuting Authority said the possibility of its case against Kodwa and his co-accused succeeding had ‘diminished

By Paddy Harper
Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile
Politics
/ 1 November 2024

Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile

The deputy president says decaying water systems and financial strain at municipalities are driving SA’s water shortage

By Mandisa Nyathi
It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime
Politics
/ 30 October 2024

It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime

However, the Gauteng premier praised the coalition government’s achievements in addressing socio-economic challenges

By Mandisa Nyathi
Land reform minister denies ordering Ingonyama Trust Board members to resign
Politics
/ 30 October 2024

Land reform minister denies ordering Ingonyama Trust Board members to resign

The Zulu King, who chairs the board, has called for it to be dissolved

By Paddy Harper
Push for Veronica Mente to be EFF’s first female deputy leader grows
Politics
/ 30 October 2024

Push for Veronica Mente to be EFF’s first female deputy leader grows

The Economic Freedom Fighters chairperson is popular with the branches and is backed by a number of provinces

By Mandisa Nyathi
R120 million and 12 years later, eThekwini delivers three substandard houses to residents of Inanda’s Stop 8
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

R120 million and 12 years later, eThekwini delivers three substandard houses to residents of Inanda’s Stop 8

The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management

By Paddy Harper
The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses

The Democratic Alliance has promised to launch a legal battle if the government of national unity clearing house fails to provide resolutions to its concerns

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC introduces compulsory political education to tackle factionalism, unethical behaviour
Politics
/ 28 October 2024

ANC introduces compulsory political education to tackle factionalism, unethical behaviour

The party aims to put all its members through a foundation course by the end of 2025

By Paddy Harper
Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says
Politics
/ 28 October 2024

Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says

Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv needed international support to shift Putin from his demand that Ukraine surrender

By Emsie Ferreira
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