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Politics

ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero

The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city

By Lunga Mzangwe
Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence

The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi

Discussions about financial incentives for crucial information are ongoing but protections for whistleblowers must also be strengthened

By Des Erasmus
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

By Emsie Ferreira
Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase
Politics
/ 4 March 2025

Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase

The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget shortfall

By Lunga Mzangwe
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the party’s economic transformation committee

By Mandisa Nyathi
Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group

An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

By Des Erasmus
US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down

Dana Brown is leaving not only the mission, but the foreign service, sources said

By Emsie Ferreira
When art breaks the frame
Friday
/ 28 February 2025

When art breaks the frame

What happens when artists challenge beauty, publishing and politics? A fair like no other

By Kibo Ngowi
ANC Youth League’s Malatji defends treasurer’s lack of tertiary qualifications
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC Youth League’s Malatji defends treasurer’s lack of tertiary qualifications

The youth league president also said that if AfriForum is not interested in nation building, its supporters should pack up and go to the US

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined

Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavhenini said the postponement was necessary to address funding challenges within a constrained fiscal environment

By Mandisa Nyathi
Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant
Opinion
/ 27 February 2025

Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant

The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics

By Tamlyn February
The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight
Thought Leader
/ 27 February 2025

The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight

The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from

By Philip Machanick
‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

By Emsie Ferreira
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told

The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges

By Des Erasmus
‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal

Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv

By Emsie Ferreira
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans

They criticised the Gauteng premier’s water and electricity solutions as misguided

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party won’t ‘tiptoe’ against ill-discipline, Shivambu warns members
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

MK party won’t ‘tiptoe’ against ill-discipline, Shivambu warns members

The secretary general spoke about a fortnight after MK leader Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla had to apologise after insulting him on social media

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA downplays icing of Russian foreign minister as ‘family photo’ cancelled
Politics
/ 21 February 2025

SA downplays icing of Russian foreign minister as ‘family photo’ cancelled

South Africa attributes the cancellation of a photograph of foreign ministers at the G20 meeting to logistical constraints, rather than Western diplomats avoiding Russia’s Sergey Lavrov

By Mandisa Nyathi
Confusion reigns over ANC rejig
Politics
/ 21 February 2025

Confusion reigns over ANC rejig

Reconfiguration or dissolution? Moves against Gauteng and KZN leaders leaves party in disarray

By Lunga Mzangwe
Budget that did not happen becomes a crisis that should never happen
Politics
/ 21 February 2025

Budget that did not happen becomes a crisis that should never happen

Analysts say the budget became a cliffhanger because it was written as though the ANC still governed on its own

By Emsie Ferreira and Lyse Comins
G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa

At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa invites isolated Zelenskiy for a state visit
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

Ramaphosa invites isolated Zelenskiy for a state visit

South Africa says peace negotiation talks between United States officials and Russia should have included Ukraine

By Emsie Ferreira
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent snubs G20 meeting in South Africa
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent snubs G20 meeting in South Africa

His move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to also skip a foreign ministers’ summit in the country

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC’s Gauteng shake-up could hurt EFF’s election strategy
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

ANC’s Gauteng shake-up could hurt EFF’s election strategy

The Red Berets have leveraged their relationship with Premier Panyaza Lesufi to maintain their influence in the province

By Mandisa Nyathi
Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless
Politics
/ 19 February 2025

Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless

The parties accused parliament of failing its constitutional duties after the delay, caused by divisions in the unity government over a proposed VAT hike

By Mandisa Nyathi
Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up
Politics
/ 19 February 2025

Morero set to retain ANC Greater Johannesburg chair as leadership battle hots up

Six names have been touted for the position of deputy chair, and three for the position of regional secretary

By Lunga Mzangwe
Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech
Politics
/ 18 February 2025

Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech

Last year, the finance minister hinted there would be tax increases in 2025

By Mandisa Nyathi
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