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Politics

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
EFF scoffs at exodus of members
Politics
/ 2 December 2023

EFF scoffs at exodus of members

Alcohol and food parcels are allegedly being used by the ANC to entice the fighters

By Mandisa Nyathi
Country goes to the polls under a shadow
Politics
/ 1 December 2023

Country goes to the polls under a shadow

Ten years after South Africans mourned the loss of Nelson Mandela, his legacy still looms large – but is the huge political vacuum he left that affects our lives the most

By M&G newsroom
Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa
Politics
/ 30 November 2023

Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa

Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said cabinet has no plans to meet a Hamas delegation

By Lizeka Tandwa
Thokoza: More than a place
Friday
/ 4 September 2023

Thokoza: More than a place

Photographer documents life in the township where she grew up — and whole lot more

By Lesego Chepape
Sex, lies and social media: Women and African politics
Africa
/ 2 September 2023

Sex, lies and social media: Women and African politics

There is growing evidence of women across the continent facing online disinformation campaigns

By Mary Kulundu
Russia-Ukraine: SA remains between a rock and a hard place
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2023

Russia-Ukraine: SA remains between a rock and a hard place

The country’s flip-flop position on the war has many hidden facets to it

By Mokubung Nkomo
Wagner boss faces the music
Opinion
/ 25 August 2023

Wagner boss faces the music

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin raises a number of suspicious questions and it has relevance for Africa

By Philip Machanick
‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general

Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN

By Lizeka Tandwa
Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2023

Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions

The country’s success is far more important than that of any of its political parties, writes Paul Mashatile, deputy president of South Africa

By Paul Mashatile
Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming
Thought Leader
/ 3 August 2023

Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming

The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics

By Richard Calland
Kissinger in China: Hope for positivity in Sino-US relations
Analysis
/ 25 July 2023

Kissinger in China: Hope for positivity in Sino-US relations

Will the Biden administration heed the advice of its oldest and most famous diplomat?

By Imran Khalid
Top 10 Mandela must-reads
Friday
/ 18 July 2023

Top 10 Mandela must-reads

Nelson Mandela’s ideals about forgiveness and a diverse and united South Africa remain in the hearts of many people

By Rufaro Samanga
The legacy of Berlusconi: Shaping Italy’s political stage
Opinion
/ 13 June 2023

The legacy of Berlusconi: Shaping Italy’s political stage

Italy bids farewell to an era defined by his unique brand of flamboyance and controversy, leaving behind a complex legacy that will continue to shape the country’s political landscape for years to come

By Imran Khalid
Why are South African leaders corrupt?
Opinion
/ 25 March 2023

Why are South African leaders corrupt?

Our leaders do not use the power they have for the greater good – understanding why graft has become the norm is the first step to finding genuine solutions

By Karabo Mokgonyana
PODCAST | The human cost of South Africa’s mining and corporate riches
Podcasts
/ 13 March 2023

PODCAST | The human cost of South Africa’s mining and corporate riches

A common thread in our mining history has been inequality – mining companies still avoid their social obligations during and post mining

By M&G Listen
Failure to boot Cele betrays public safety
Opinion
/ 12 March 2023

Failure to boot Cele betrays public safety

Ramaphosa will continue to mouth platitudes and leave the police minister to his empty promises

By Niren Tolsi
PODCAST | “SA Needs a Reset”
Podcasts
/ 6 March 2023

PODCAST | “SA Needs a Reset”

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh chats with Prince Mashele about Operation Dudula, Eskom Crisis, Cyril Ramaphosa, EFF Parliament, 2024 Election

By M&G Listen
PODCAST | The state of the nation
Podcasts
/ 9 February 2023

PODCAST | The state of the nation

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh chats with Lukhone Mnguni about loadshedding, South Africa’s governance crisis, the 55th ANC National Conference, and SONA

By M&G Listen
Writer tells a lot, shows little
Friday
/ 5 February 2023

Writer tells a lot, shows little

Activist-turned-banker Lincoln Mali’s memoir Blazing a Trail is well intentioned but sadly it misses the mark in many ways

By Rithuli Orleyn
African philosophy: The inclusiveness and limitations of the continent’s political thought
Opinion
/ 31 January 2023

African philosophy: The inclusiveness and limitations of the continent’s political thought

African societies are organised around the requirements of duty, while Western societies are organised around individual rights

By Mutshidzi Maraganedzha
Ousmane Sembène 100 years later
Friday
/ 26 January 2023

Ousmane Sembène 100 years later

Remembering the legacy and scrutiny of the ‘father of African film’

By Kimberley Schoeman
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