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Politics

ActionSA says Steenhuisen’s statements threaten the work of Multi-Party Charter
Politics
/ 5 February 2024

ActionSA says Steenhuisen’s statements threaten the work of Multi-Party Charter

But the Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader said John Steenhuisen’s comments had not harmed the charter

By Mandisa Nyathi
Showdown looms as voters register
Politics
/ 5 February 2024

Showdown looms as voters register

IEC records bumper registration weekend as voter’s roll exceeds 27 million for the first time since 1994

By Clive Ndou and Zama Myeza
Return of corruption-accused Zandile Gumede ‘excites’ ANC Women’s League
Politics
/ 3 February 2024

Return of corruption-accused Zandile Gumede ‘excites’ ANC Women’s League

The ANC Women’s League has said that the graft-accused former mayor and eThekwini region heavyweight is one of its ‘best campaigners’

By Lunga Mzangwe
‘Hands off’ KwaZulu-Natal economic zone boss, says African Christian Democratic Party
Politics
/ 2 February 2024

‘Hands off’ KwaZulu-Natal economic zone boss, says African Christian Democratic Party

The ANC has rejected the ACDP’s claim that moves are afoot for cadre deployment

By Lyse Comins
Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel
Politics
/ 2 February 2024

Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel

South Africa’s decision to take Israel, the West’s darling, to the International Court of Justice for genocidal intent was brave politics

By Raeesa Pather and Lizeka Tandwa
Murders linked to water tenders are economic sabotage, says Mahlobo
Politics
/ 31 January 2024

Murders linked to water tenders are economic sabotage, says Mahlobo

In 2022, at least four employees working in eThekwini’s water and sanitation unit were killed

By Lunga Mzangwe
No SONA for Malema and crew as high court dismisses application
Politics
/ 31 January 2024

No SONA for Malema and crew as high court dismisses application

Floyd Shivambu and Marshall Dlamini are also among the senior members who will not be able to attend, the result of their storming the stage at SONA 2023

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA’s first exports shipped into Africa under African Continental Free Trade Area pact
Politics
/ 30 January 2024

SA’s first exports shipped into Africa under African Continental Free Trade Area pact

Delegates from 40 African countries are in Durban to strengthen the agreement to boost intra-African trade

By Lyse Comins
MK party insists Zuma is still an ANC member, despite his suspension
Politics
/ 30 January 2024

MK party insists Zuma is still an ANC member, despite his suspension

The NEC has finally agreed that exceptional circumstances warranted the former president’s suspension, but it hasn’t yet told him personally

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa promises state will build houses for Shembe congregants
Politics
/ 29 January 2024

Ramaphosa promises state will build houses for Shembe congregants

The president’s visit and promise of housing is seen as an effort to garner ANC votes over the MK party ahead of elections

By Clive Ndou
South Africa scores an interim victory in landmark ICJ case against Israel
Politics
/ 26 January 2024

South Africa scores an interim victory in landmark ICJ case against Israel

The court has ordered that Israel implement provisional measures to prevent genocidal acts against the people living in Gaza ‘with immediate effect’

By Lyse Comins
WATCH AGAIN: ICJ ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel
Politics
/ 26 January 2024

WATCH AGAIN: ICJ ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel

The International Court of Justice has delivered its ruling on the emergency measures requested by South Africa in its genocide case against Israel

By Staff Reporter
South African lawyers seek ‘blood money’ to compensate Gaza victims
Politics
/ 26 January 2024

South African lawyers seek ‘blood money’ to compensate Gaza victims

They want the UK and US to pay for damages for their alleged role in assisting the Israeli military to commit war crimes and genocide

By Lyse Comins
Poll: Zuma’s popularity strong as ANC loses its grip on KZN
Politics
/ 25 January 2024

Poll: Zuma’s popularity strong as ANC loses its grip on KZN

The disgraced former president has a 63.1% favourability score in his home province. Whether that translates into votes for his new party remains to be seen

By Sarah Smit
EFF to square off in court against parliament’s privileges committee
Politics
/ 24 January 2024

EFF to square off in court against parliament’s privileges committee

The Economic Freedom Fighters wants the court to declare the powers, privileges and immunities rules of parliament as well as the Provincial Legislatures Act unconstitutional

By Mandisa Nyathi
Corruption accused Zandile Gumede asked to campaign for ANC
Politics
/ 23 January 2024

Corruption accused Zandile Gumede asked to campaign for ANC

Fikile Mbalula denies that bringing the former Durban mayor back into the fold is a way to neutralise the Jacob Zuma-affiliated MK party

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africa has a political ‘crisis of ideas’
Opinion
/ 22 January 2024

South Africa has a political ‘crisis of ideas’

For the country to renew itself it needs to interrogate its intellectual history and context to find solutions to the contemporary democratic politics

By Ayesha Omar
Zuma a no-show at rally, but fans keen for comeback
Politics
/ 22 January 2024

Zuma a no-show at rally, but fans keen for comeback

A small crowd of about 300 gathered in Tembisa in anticipation of seeing their hero

By Zama Luthuli
Don’t Thuma Mina: MPs call it quits
Politics
/ 19 January 2024

Don’t Thuma Mina: MPs call it quits

ANC veterans have been seconded to help screen those implicated in state capture

By Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
Will MK Party test the waters in Valentine’s Day by-elections?
Politics
/ 18 January 2024

Will MK Party test the waters in Valentine’s Day by-elections?

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party wants Jacob Zuma back in office despite the Constitution barring this

By Mandisa Nyathi, Paddy Harper and Lunga Mzangwe
Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address
Politics
/ 16 January 2024

Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address

The parties say a delay in announcing the date prejudices their preparation efforts

By Mandisa Nyathi
Don’t worry about non-payment, Ramokgopa tells ANC suppliers
Politics
/ 16 January 2024

Don’t worry about non-payment, Ramokgopa tells ANC suppliers

The ANC treasurer general said people can donate R10 to R30 to the ANC using an SMS code and from R100 to R99 000 through electronic fund transfers

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA won’t back down on Cuba or Palestine — Mashatile
Politics
/ 15 January 2024

SA won’t back down on Cuba or Palestine — Mashatile

Deputy president says the ANC will continue to act in solidarity with Cuba, Palestine and Western Sahara, regardless of coercion by ‘influential’ states

By Paddy Harper
A 30-year focus dominates Ramaphosa’s 8 January statement
Politics
/ 15 January 2024

A 30-year focus dominates Ramaphosa’s 8 January statement

Political analyst Levy Ndou says the party will win the upcoming general elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Tongaat Hulett business rescue on, but industry concerned over R900m in unpaid levies
Politics
/ 15 January 2024

Tongaat Hulett business rescue on, but industry concerned over R900m in unpaid levies

Vision Partners say they will “engage and settle” with the SA Sugar Association

By Paddy Harper
We are ready for the opposition: Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 13 January 2024

We are ready for the opposition: Ramaphosa

ANC president says the party fears no new or existing party going into this year’s historic poll

By Lunga Mzangwe
Difficult ANC anniversary speech for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 13 January 2024

Difficult ANC anniversary speech for Ramaphosa

Load-shedding and unity are set to dominate the president’s address, which comes at a low point for the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Israel is the real victim of ‘genocide’ by Hamas, court hears
Politics
/ 12 January 2024

Israel is the real victim of ‘genocide’ by Hamas, court hears

If the International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its military activity in Gaza, the state would lose its right to self-defence, it argues

By Lyse Comins
Snuki Zikalala: Booting Zuma would draw unwanted attention to the ANC
Politics
/ 12 January 2024

Snuki Zikalala: Booting Zuma would draw unwanted attention to the ANC

No decision from the ANC party leadership yet on how to how to handle the former president

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula can’t spin out of the Zuma ‘firepool’ drama
Politics
/ 12 January 2024

Mbalula can’t spin out of the Zuma ‘firepool’ drama

Fikile Mbalula and other ANC officials are now at pains to say that his words were ‘a joke’ and ‘political rhetoric’

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
US embassy official in SA reiterates rejection of Gaza ceasefire
Politics
/ 12 January 2024

US embassy official in SA reiterates rejection of Gaza ceasefire

David Feldman said Jews in South Africa should not be held responsible for the words and actions of the Israeli government

By Khaya Koko
Recording alleges that gangsters, drugs fund the Patriotic Alliance
Politics
/ 12 January 2024

Recording alleges that gangsters, drugs fund the Patriotic Alliance

A regional treasurer has been caught explaining how the PA has allegedly been financed

By Khaya Koko
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