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Veronica Mente is first EFF leader to throw hat into ring for reelection
Politics
/ 14 February 2024

Veronica Mente is first EFF leader to throw hat into ring for reelection

The national chairperson has called on EFF delegates to nominate hard workers for party posts at the December elective conference

By Mandisa Nyathi
Opposition accuses ANC of living in the past
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

Opposition accuses ANC of living in the past

The debate on the State of the Nation address, predictably, became a campaign stump for all parties

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa approaches ICJ to intervene in Rafah
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

South Africa approaches ICJ to intervene in Rafah

The government says Israel’s extension of its military operations in Rafah is in breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza

By Lizeka Tandwa
Is Makhosi Khoza joining the MK party?
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

Is Makhosi Khoza joining the MK party?

Khoza raised eyebrows after posting a recent photograph of herself and her once stated nemesis, Jacob Zuma, on social media

By Clive Ndou
DA opens corruption case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

DA opens corruption case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said the allegations against Mashatile would have come to light had the president instituted lifestyle audits of his cabinet as promised

By Lunga Mzangwe
Concourt denies ANC leave to appeal cadre deployment order
Politics
/ 12 February 2024

Concourt denies ANC leave to appeal cadre deployment order

The court’s decision means the ruling party remains compelled to hand over its deployment records to the Democratic Alliance

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF manifesto launch uncharacteristically fails to pull expected crowds
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

EFF manifesto launch uncharacteristically fails to pull expected crowds

The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises

By Lizeka Tandwa
Malema says coal and nuclear are needed to end load-shedding
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

Malema says coal and nuclear are needed to end load-shedding

Malema said they will emulate countries that have success in providing electricity to fix the power problems South Africa has

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass

By Lizeka Tandwa
BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case

The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements

By Lizeka Tandwa
EFF says it will paint Moses Mabhida Stadium red on Saturday
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

EFF says it will paint Moses Mabhida Stadium red on Saturday

The energy crisis is expected to dominate the party’s manifesto document

By Mandisa Nyathi
Sydney Mufamadi: Don’t be paranoid, be wary about talks of ‘regime change’
Politics
/ 9 February 2024

Sydney Mufamadi: Don’t be paranoid, be wary about talks of ‘regime change’

The State Security Agency said it had not picked up credible threats about election interference

By Lizeka Tandwa and Khaya Koko
Ramaphosa’s Sona was high on electioneering but low on accountability
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

Ramaphosa’s Sona was high on electioneering but low on accountability

The president promised that load-shedding would soon be under control and that service delivery would be improved. Again

By Raeesa Pather
Naledi Pandor: Israeli intelligence trying to intimidate me
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

Naledi Pandor: Israeli intelligence trying to intimidate me

The international relations minister said she has had to increase her security

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa renews his vow to end state capture
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

Ramaphosa renews his vow to end state capture

The president said ‘every person responsible’ must be held to account, in a state of the nation address made with the election in mind

By Emsie Ferreira
Sona: What matters the message when the future hangs in the balance?
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

Sona: What matters the message when the future hangs in the balance?

Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation speech will count in the long term, if he survives the elections, but it is too late to buy him voters, experts say

By Emsie Ferreira
READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s 2024 state of the nation address
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s 2024 state of the nation address

The president delivered his 8th address. The last one before elections later this year

By Cyril Ramaphosa
WATCH AGAIN | Ramaphosa delivers 2024 state of the nation address
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

WATCH AGAIN | Ramaphosa delivers 2024 state of the nation address

The president will deliver his eighth state of the nation address. It will also be his final one under the sixth administration.

By MG Reporter
LIVE UPDATES | State of the nation address 2024
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

LIVE UPDATES | State of the nation address 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce an election date at this year’s Sona

By Khaya Koko
Headache for ANC over 97 members implicated in state capture
Politics
/ 8 February 2024

Headache for ANC over 97 members implicated in state capture

The party is yet to decide if the members should be included in its national and provincial lists as MPs

By Lunga Mzangwe
EFF says barring its senior officials from parliament this month will disrupt its 2024 plans
Politics
/ 7 February 2024

EFF says barring its senior officials from parliament this month will disrupt its 2024 plans

The suspension prevents party leader Julius Malema and five other MPs from attending this week’s Sona and the budget speech later this month

By Mandisa Nyathi
New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition
Politics
/ 7 February 2024

New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition

The poll also suggest the ANC could drop below 50%, requiring it to form a coalition to govern the country

By Lunga Mzangwe
Fears MK party could stoke ethnic violence
Politics
/ 6 February 2024

Fears MK party could stoke ethnic violence

Political analyst says there are worrying signs the party could mobilise on a narrow nationalistic impulse

By Clive Ndou
Ramaphosa expected to announce election date at Sona
Politics
/ 6 February 2024

Ramaphosa expected to announce election date at Sona

Political parties say that uncertainty about the date has left them in limbo

By Lunga Mzangwe
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
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