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Politics

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP
Politics
/ 4 January 2024

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP

Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated

By Paddy Harper
‘Dropout’ Jacob Zuma should be grateful to ANC, says youth league leader
Politics
/ 4 January 2024

‘Dropout’ Jacob Zuma should be grateful to ANC, says youth league leader

Collen Malatji also said the party had been nursing the former president for too long, given he had caused more damage to the party than any other ANC leader

By Lunga Mzangwe
MK party fails to woo DD Mabuza ally Ngwenya
Politics
/ 2 January 2024

MK party fails to woo DD Mabuza ally Ngwenya

A delegation from the MK party allegedly met Ngrayi Ngwenya on Sunday to convince him to join the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice
Politics
/ 30 December 2023

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

By Stella Mapenzauswa
18 KZN councillors killed since 2021
Politics
/ 30 December 2023

18 KZN councillors killed since 2021

Data collected from KZN municipalities since November 2021 shows that out of 40 councillors who died, 18 were assassinated

By Khethukuthula Xulu
The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture
Politics
/ 28 December 2023

The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture

The players in the weapons scandal involving bribes of about $300 million escaped justice

By Emsie Ferreira
The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival
Politics
/ 27 December 2023

The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival

We take a look at presidents Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa and their contribution – or lack thereof – to a democratic South Africa

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
From Arms Deal to Zuma: A political A-Z of 30 years of democracy
Politics
/ 27 December 2023

From Arms Deal to Zuma: A political A-Z of 30 years of democracy

Paddy Harper presents the characters and parties responsible for (mis)shaping the political landscape

By Paddy Harper
Broke, troubled, but full of hope
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

Broke, troubled, but full of hope

Three decades later Mzansi – and the author – are somewhat the worse for wear

By Paddy Harper
ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons

Thirty years into its rule, the NP faced the reality of its demise. The ANC faces a similar reality

By Ron Derby
The ANC’s plan to cope with Zuma
Politics
/ 25 December 2023

The ANC’s plan to cope with Zuma

Insiders say that the party’s campaign to retain KwaZulu-Natal would rely on Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Zweli Mkhize

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party
Politics
/ 19 December 2023

KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party

The South African National Civics Organisation has said it will not act against its provincial chairperson for his actions

By Paddy Harper
South Africa: key statistics ahead of the 2024 elections
Politics
/ 19 December 2023

South Africa: key statistics ahead of the 2024 elections

Here is how we’re doing on unemployment, murder, housing, life-expectancy and social grants

By GroundUp
Zuma says ANC has failed the people, vows to vote for ‘MK Party’
Politics
/ 16 December 2023

Zuma says ANC has failed the people, vows to vote for ‘MK Party’

The former president says he will remain a member of the ANC but will do whatever it takes to save the party.

By Lyse Comins
MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale
Politics
/ 15 December 2023

MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale

The minister failed to submit two key documents to the portfolio committee on public enterprises, without which they will not back the deal

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa
Politics
/ 15 December 2023

‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa

ANC leader says that Nomvula Mokonyane and others must lead by example and that the rules must apply to all

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency
Politics
/ 14 December 2023

‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency

No finding was made by the court on the validity of MisuZulu’s claim to the throne

By Paddy Harper
Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party
Politics
/ 13 December 2023

Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party

National executive committee members may thwart plans by the ANC top brass to bring former ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang back

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA-KZN ups the reward for information on the death of uMngeni chief whip to R1 million
Politics
/ 9 December 2023

DA-KZN ups the reward for information on the death of uMngeni chief whip to R1 million

Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down in front of his wife and children to what is expected to be a political killing

By Lesego Chepape
Another battle of the stadiums? ANC, EFF choose Moses Mabhida to launch manifestos
Politics
/ 9 December 2023

Another battle of the stadiums? ANC, EFF choose Moses Mabhida to launch manifestos

Political analysts believe that EFF’s growth in KwaZulu-Natal will be marginal

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it

ANC stonewalling on ridding its election list of people named in the state capture commission was the last straw for Msimang, who then quit the party

By Paddy Harper
Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier

ANC Women’s League provincial chair Ntandokazi Capa is first on the list while Eastern Cape chairperson and premier Oscar Mabuyane’s position hangs in the balance

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC

The ANC secretary general says they are aware of rumours the former president is forming a new party

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘No faith in SAPS’: DA takes probe into murder of uMngeni chief whip into own hands
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

‘No faith in SAPS’: DA takes probe into murder of uMngeni chief whip into own hands

The Democratic Alliance will be appointing an independent prosecutor and investigating team to probe the killing of Nhlalayenza Ndlovu

By Londiwe Xulu
Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?

The Multi-Party Charter’s funders are said to be looking for a new figurehead for the coalition’s election campaign

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?

The MK veteran said on Friday, however, that he would not join any political party

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa to intervene in Ezulweni debt matter
Politics
/ 7 December 2023

Ramaphosa to intervene in Ezulweni debt matter

The president will consult party lawyers after a court ruling that could see the ANC forking out R150 million to the company

By Lizeka Tandwa
Citing its tolerance for corruption, Mavuso Msimang resigns from ANC
Politics
/ 7 December 2023

Citing its tolerance for corruption, Mavuso Msimang resigns from ANC

The veteran said the party’s track record of corruption was ‘a cause for great shame’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds
Politics
/ 6 December 2023

Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds

Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Concourt eases path to polls for independents
Politics
/ 5 December 2023

Concourt eases path to polls for independents

But the court concurred that there was not sufficient argument to alter lMPs’ contested split between provincial and proportional votes

By Emsie Ferreira
Multi-Party Charter says it didn’t discuss Jardine as  presidential candidate
Politics
/ 5 December 2023

Multi-Party Charter says it didn’t discuss Jardine as  presidential candidate

The MPC has reacted to news reports that the businessman is in talks to lead it ahead of the 2024 elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates
Politics
/ 4 December 2023

Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates

A majority judgment held that the stipulation was unconstitutional and reduced it to a 10th of the number stipulated by the new electoral act

By Emsie Ferreira
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