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South African Politics

Mchunu associate Brown Mogotsi summoned to Madlanga commission
Politics
/ 7 October 2025

Mchunu associate Brown Mogotsi summoned to Madlanga commission

Mogotsi has confirmed receiving an invitation to respond to allegations against him made at the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption
Politics
/ 7 October 2025

Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption

The committee was forced to adjourn after the EFF leader objected to the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner submitting the same statement given to the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict
Politics
/ 2 October 2025

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
political future

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career
Politics
/ 1 October 2025

Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mkhwanazi: Political killing task team disbanded when closing in on Gauteng syndicates
Politics
/ 18 September 2025

Mkhwanazi: Political killing task team disbanded when closing in on Gauteng syndicates

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony would deal with political interference by parliamentarians and the national executive

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mkhwanazi: Mchunu not briefed before disbanding political killing task team
Politics
/ 17 September 2025

Mkhwanazi: Mchunu not briefed before disbanding political killing task team

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said the order to disband the team was irrational and irregular

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
A political animal who played the jungle
Friday
/ 17 September 2025

A political animal who played the jungle

The Bengal Tiger’s life is retold on screen, revisiting the populism, opportunism and contradictions that made Amichand Rajbansi unforgettable

By Marlan Padayachee
Beyond the headlines: Jeff Wicks turns Babita Deokaran’s story into a lasting testament
Friday
/ 10 September 2025

Beyond the headlines: Jeff Wicks turns Babita Deokaran’s story into a lasting testament

Jeff Wicks’s book The Shadow State is both an exposé and a tribute, ensuring that whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s warnings echo beyond her murder

By Marlan Padayachee
ANC to discipline Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu over public criticism
Politics
/ 19 August 2025

ANC to discipline Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu over public criticism

The party has warned the two senior members against making ‘opportunistic’ remarks that undermine its unity, after both criticised its leadership and direction

By Mandisa Nyathi
Two days left for Gayton McKenzie to respond to K-word allegations
Politics
/ 18 August 2025

Two days left for Gayton McKenzie to respond to K-word allegations

The Human Rights Commission has given the sport, arts and culture minister until 20 August to respond to old social media posts allegedly containing racial slurs

By Mandisa Nyathi
National Dialogue is not about politicians talking, it’s about people doing
Thought Leader
/ 11 August 2025

National Dialogue is not about politicians talking, it’s about people doing

Far from a talkshop for the elite, the dialogue is a people-led, civil society-driven process to address socio-economic injustice and shape the nation’s future

By Klaus Kotze
The President and the Pulpit: What does a social compact even mean?
Opinion
/ 7 July 2025

The President and the Pulpit: What does a social compact even mean?

What constitutes national identity has to be understood against the ways that the social compact in South Africa contrasts with that of Western political theory

By Elisha Kunene
Noise over substance: The ANC Youth League is being strangled by slogans
Opinion
/ 3 July 2025

Noise over substance: The ANC Youth League is being strangled by slogans

Critical thinking is not anti-revolutionary and a return to intellectualism is vital for youth empowerment and national progress

By Siyanda Kate
Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality
Thought Leader
/ 25 June 2025

Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality

South Africa’s inequality is a class issue masked by race and political infighting, distracting from pragmatic solutions and true liberation goals

By Khumo Kumalo
South Africa: What’s best – a developmental state or a capable state?
Thought Leader
/ 24 June 2025

South Africa: What’s best – a developmental state or a capable state?

We need to focus on effective governance, accountability and targeted growth sectors within a democratic framework

By Naledi Ramontja
African Transformation Movement replaces president in bid to grow party
Politics
/ 10 June 2025

African Transformation Movement replaces president in bid to grow party

Caesar Nongqunga is the ATM’s new president, while Vuyolwethu Zungula remains the parliamentary leader

By Mandisa Nyathi
Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle

South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes

By Letitia Jentel
‘Msholozi finally heard us’: MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general
Politics
/ 6 June 2025

‘Msholozi finally heard us’: MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general

But there are fears that his tense relationship with senior party figures may limit his effectiveness in parliament

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Trump was misled on white genocide claims,’ says his adviser, Mark Burns
Politics
/ 2 June 2025

‘Trump was misled on white genocide claims,’ says his adviser, Mark Burns

After talking to white South African farmers, and former apartheid leaders, Burns said the claims are exaggerated and probably spread through social media

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Transformation Fund a ‘looting scheme’, says DA
Politics
/ 29 May 2025

Transformation Fund a ‘looting scheme’, says DA

The party says it will not rubber stamp ANC policies but will use the courts if necessary

By Lyse Comins
EFF to use ‘kill the boer’ as part of 2026 election strategy
Politics
/ 28 May 2025

EFF to use ‘kill the boer’ as part of 2026 election strategy

The Economic Freedom Fighters insist on the use of the struggle song as a rallying cry ahead of the polls

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’

uMkhonto weSizwe party is calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources, land redistribution without compensation and the expansion of the VAT zero-rated basket

By Mandisa Nyathi
Beware the strongman: People are being walked into the dark
Thought Leader
/ 13 May 2025

Beware the strongman: People are being walked into the dark

When strongmen with nationalistic and populist tendencies begin to dominate politics, we should be worried.

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Make South Africa great again: The GNU as a catalyst for hope and reform
Opinion
/ 7 May 2025

Make South Africa great again: The GNU as a catalyst for hope and reform

Coalition politics, while not perfect, forces parties to negotiate and compromise, boosting accountability and combatting complacency and corruption

By Lindokuhle Hlehle Tonono
Freedom Day in a fractured nation: Who are we becoming?
Thought Leader
/ 27 April 2025

Freedom Day in a fractured nation: Who are we becoming?

Freedom is not about slogans or votes, it is something we must make together by our actions, in a country inured to violence and a world where self-interest rules.

By Armand Bam
South Africa needs innovation by design to fix fragile, failing systems
Thought Leader
/ 21 April 2025

South Africa needs innovation by design to fix fragile, failing systems

We must go beyond resilience to build systems that can survive disruptions, self-correct and grow better from them, turning stress into strength

By Sara Grobbelaar
Tweeting ministers, silent ministries: SA’s missed opportunity in digital governance
Thought Leader
/ 16 April 2025

Tweeting ministers, silent ministries: SA’s missed opportunity in digital governance

Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens

By Lesedi Senamele Matlala
EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks
Politics
/ 16 April 2025

EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks

The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis

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
Fighting fascism means that we cannot not give them an inch
Thought Leader
/ 21 February 2025

Fighting fascism means that we cannot not give them an inch

Mass activism and solidarity will help to keep to this dangerous movement spearheaded by Trump in check

By Jared Sacks
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla apologises to Zuma, MK party for Shivambu outburst on X
Politics
/ 11 February 2025

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla apologises to Zuma, MK party for Shivambu outburst on X

The 42-year-old did not directly apologise to Floyd Shivambu, as her father had demanded she do earlier on Tuesday

By MG Reporter
ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight
Politics
/ 10 January 2025

ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight

The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny

By Mandisa Nyathi
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