President Jacob Zuma says many South Africans need to be educated about democracy because they do not understand how it works.
Marxism is growing and so are the communists, but South Africa is not dancing with Marx just yet, writes Phillip de Wet.
SACP leaders say Blade Nzimande has unified the party ahead of its conference, though the expulsion of his opponents from the party might have helped.
The SACP says it was Gwede Mantashe’s decision to quit, adding he was putting its interests ahead of himself, writes Rapule Tabane.
The SACP appears to be at a political crossroads if its policy documents released this week are anything to go by, writes Charles Molele.
The nationwide Cosatu strike has revealed that two distinct factions are battling for control of the federation ahead of Mangaung.
Blade Nzimande’s many leadership roles have come into conflict as he skips parliament to join the Cosatu march.
Court case highlights a shift in workers’ allegiances to smaller, more aggressive bodies.
Unlike in sport, the key battles taking place seem to have no clear resolution — leaving us all at a loss.
President Jacob Zuma’s name will be at the centre of several major political events in 2012 as he fights for re-election as ANC president.
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/ 28 November 2011
Protesters against the Protection of State Information Bill are out to weaken and undermine state security, says the SACP in Gauteng.
The medical parole bid by Chris Hani’s assassin, Clive Derby-Lewis, is part of a deceitful campaign to get out of jail, the SACP says.
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/ 4 November 2011
Differences about leadership preferences are threatening the unity of a coalition formed to oust Cassel Mathale, Limpopo’s premier.
The SACP’s Blade Nzimande has accused the country’s ruling tripartite alliance of using "blood money" to buy votes in its leadership elections.
The SACP’s Blade Nzimande has urged ANC Youth League members to boycott the Malema-endorsed Economic Freedom Youth Mass Action marches.
The ANC provincial conference in Limpopo will go ahead despite attempts by Gwede Mantashe to delay it until next year.
Moves are being made to undermine Julius Malema’s support in the provinces should the youth league leader survive the current disciplinary process.
Julius Malema has urged supporters to show restraint after journalists and police were attacked by crowds protesting outside his disciplinary hearing.
Blade Nzimande represents the politics and character of his party.
Factions in the SACP and the Young Communist League claim the parties are trying to silence dissident members in the run-up to elect new leaders.
<b>Yunus Carrim</b> and <b>Ben Martins</b> wants to know whether the SACP can be reduced to a one-man band.
The SACP’s good track record is marred by Blade Nzimande’s intolerance of opposing voices, writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
Leaks to the media about the imminent arrest of two high-ranking politicians in KwaZulu-Natal have heightened concerns in the ANC.
<b>Rapule Tabane</b> spoke to Blade Nzimande about his continued support for President Zuma, his fight with Cosatu and views on nationalisation.
The relationship between Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and the ANC Youth League may play a crucial role in Vavi’s political career.
The battle for Cosatu is on a knife edge. This week its central committee postponed debates as lobby groups pulled it in different directions.
Report says the South African Communist Party is in disarray and its leaders are after government positions.
Blade Nzimande has fiercely defended the role of the SACP, which has been harshly criticised by alliance partners for failing the working class.
The SACP in Gauteng has suspended its chairperson, Nkosiphendule Kolisile. This is seen as cementing support for Blade Nzimande.
The importance of a strong tripartite alliance was the rallying call of leaders addressing Cosatu’s May Day rally in Cape Town on Sunday.
Alliance partner’s KwaZulu-Natal structures say they will ignore candidates who do not have grassroots backing.
The ANC’s coming North West conference is likely to mark the end of the traditional practice of electing leaders from "slates".