EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
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The Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January
The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony would deal with political interference by parliamentarians and the national executive
The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said the order to disband the team was irrational and irregular
The Bengal Tiger’s life is retold on screen, revisiting the populism, opportunism and contradictions that made Amichand Rajbansi unforgettable
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
The party has warned the two senior members against making ‘opportunistic’ remarks that undermine its unity, after both criticised its leadership and direction
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
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
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
Critical thinking is not anti-revolutionary and a return to intellectualism is vital for youth empowerment and national progress
South Africa’s inequality is a class issue masked by race and political infighting, distracting from pragmatic solutions and true liberation goals
We need to focus on effective governance, accountability and targeted growth sectors within a democratic framework
Caesar Nongqunga is the ATM’s new president, while Vuyolwethu Zungula remains the parliamentary leader
South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes
But there are fears that his tense relationship with senior party figures may limit his effectiveness in parliament
After talking to white South African farmers, and former apartheid leaders, Burns said the claims are exaggerated and probably spread through social media
The party says it will not rubber stamp ANC policies but will use the courts if necessary
The Economic Freedom Fighters insist on the use of the struggle song as a rallying cry ahead of the polls
uMkhonto weSizwe party is calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources, land redistribution without compensation and the expansion of the VAT zero-rated basket
When strongmen with nationalistic and populist tendencies begin to dominate politics, we should be worried.
Coalition politics, while not perfect, forces parties to negotiate and compromise, boosting accountability and combatting complacency and corruption
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.
We must go beyond resilience to build systems that can survive disruptions, self-correct and grow better from them, turning stress into strength
Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens
The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis
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The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics
Mass activism and solidarity will help to keep to this dangerous movement spearheaded by Trump in check
The 42-year-old did not directly apologise to Floyd Shivambu, as her father had demanded she do earlier on Tuesday
The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny
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But president Collen Malatji says rumours of division are being spread by those who want the league to implode
Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party
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