South African Politics

Why do people keep voting for the ANC?

Article Jan Jan & Joubert 1 - 7 Nov 2019

The party is mired in controversy, but it has delivered basic services to millions of people

The elite have stolen the will of the people

Article Andile Zulu - 13 Sep 2019

And we the people believe democracy, through voting, will deliver a messianic figure to rescue us

[ICYMI] Ramaphosa dropped his ‘slate’ names, with Pandor as deputy-in-running

Videos Staff Reporter - 8 Nov 2017

In an announcement this past weekend, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his 'slate' ahead of the Elective Conference. Reactions were mixed.

The EFF’s wrecking ball politics is fascist rather than left

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Apr 2017

People must choose: solve problems through democratic dialogue or intolerant violence, writes Vishwas Satgar.

‘The vilest of men rise to the greatest credit’

Analysis Darryl Accone - 4 May 2016

French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings from 1755 could have well been written today, about South Africa.

‘No more’ – key ANC members turn on Zuma

Analysis Richard Calland - 2 Mar 2016

An ANC renaissance hinges on the power struggle between President Jacob Zuma and the Pravin Gordhan-Gwede Mantashe-led faction of the ANC.

There are limits to your power, Mr President

Analysis Richard Calland - 17 Dec 2015

The year was one of disastrous and shameful decisions, but our democracy still functions.

ANC travelling down a doomed path – Thulas Nxesi

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 May 2015

The public works minister says a bleak future awaits the ruling party if their student arm, Sasco, continues to lose support to the DA and EFF.

Editorial: Parties, open your books

Article Editorial - 19 Feb 2015

After decades of smarmy evasions, it is breathtaking sophistry that Parliament refers to the Promotion of Access to Information Act for transparency.

EFF breakaway: Five times Julius Malema allowed it to happen

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Feb 2015

Julius Malema could have proved his critics wrong but didn't. Verashni Pillay lists five mistakes that have created such disgruntlement in the party.

Right of reply: Help save jobs at Magwa and Majola

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Feb 2015

Mlibo Qobosiyane calls on MPLs and MPs to use their positions to support his efforts to protect the livelihoods of those who work on the tea estates.

Politicians’ war of words brewing since tea party snub

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Feb 2015

A political war of words is brewing in the former Transkei, in the Eastern Cape, over a cup of tea – or the lack thereof.

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