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Court rules Lungisa’s removal from ANC candidate list unlawful
The Johannesburg High Court has declared the removal of Andile Lungisa from the ANC's proportional representation candidate list in Nelson Mandela Bay unconstitutional and…
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official duties following his recovery from illness, as the ANC prepares to intensify its election campaign.
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official government and political responsibilities following his recovery from a recent illness, the ANC has confirmed.
EFF shrugs off exodus, eyes election gains
EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe says the party has grown its membership and remains strong ahead of local elections, shrugging off the departure of senior leaders and…
What election posters in Joburg reveal
An insightful visual and linguistic analysis of the election posters lining Johannesburg's streets, exploring how political parties craft short, impactful messages to capture…
Zuma healthy as horse, says MK Party amid reports of frail health and hospitalisation
The MK Party has dismissed reports of former President Jacob Zuma's declining health, stating that his recent visit to a Pietermaritzburg facility was merely a routine check-up.
Former president Jacob Zuma admitted to hospital
Former president Jacob Zuma has been admitted to hospital following a campaign trail appearance in Umsinga, according to an MK Party insider.
Maotwe: Malema will lead the country — not from prison but Winnie Madikizela House
EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe maintains party leader Julius Malema remains innocent and will not face prison time after being granted leave to appeal his firearms…
The forgotten ANC poet-activist who warned the party about power
Long before the ANC took power in South Africa, activist-poet and lawyer Munzhedzi 'Zorro' Ramovha foresaw the dangers of liberation leaders succumbing to corruption, arrogance,…
Dlamini-Zuma, Mbalula set to take stand over ANC vote-buying allegations
The Johannesburg High Court has ordered that the defamation battle between Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula over vote-buying allegations be…
ANC calls on its ancestors to rescue its fortunes
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane has invoked the party's founders and ancestors, asking for forgiveness and guidance as members prepare for upcoming elections.
Mabe’s escape route hits a dead end
The Special Tribunal has dismissed former ANC NEC member Pule Mabe's bid to halt the SIU's recovery proceedings regarding irregular multimillion-rand vehicle procurement tenders.
ANC owes believers a better ending
A deeply personal reflection on how an older generation's unwavering loyalty to the ANC, rooted in the struggle against apartheid, clashes with the governing party's contemporary…
The quality of voters will decide the 2026 Local Government Elections
As local government elections approach, the spotlight must shift from mayoral candidates and party lists to the voters themselves, whose demand for meritocracy will ultimately…
Editorial: Enough GBV talk, it’s time to deliver
President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded that the state has failed to protect women from gender-based violence. Now, with strict new deadlines set for action, South Africans must hold…