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uMkhonto weSizwe party

Political parties split on Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address
Politics
/ 7 February 2025

Political parties split on Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The president was applauded for his stance on Trump’s backlash against South Africa, saying racial redress, equality and diversity would not be abandoned

By Mandisa Nyathi
Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year
Opinion
/ 25 January 2025

Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year

Three groups emerged: those who negotiated quietly to set up the GNU; loyalists in the DA, ANC, EFF and MK party and the rogues in and out of trouble with the law

By Ian Siebörger
In search of Zuma’s vision that addresses South Africa’s pressing problems
Opinion
/ 30 December 2024

In search of Zuma’s vision that addresses South Africa’s pressing problems

His uMkhonto weSizwe party presents only populist platitudes rather than a policy agenda that responds to the country’s economic and social crises

By Khothalang Moseli
Malema predicts ANC 2027 conference will elect a president who is anti GNU
Politics
/ 15 December 2024

Malema predicts ANC 2027 conference will elect a president who is anti GNU

The EFF president said the party would be ready to go into a coalition government with the ANC nationally once it dumped the Democratic Alliance

By Lunga Mzangwe
The EFF exodus and the future of SA
Opinion
/ 13 December 2024

The EFF exodus and the future of SA

Some who have left the party might view their exit as a politically expedient shortcut to power

By Ian Siebörger
SACP calls against an ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe party coalition
Politics
/ 12 December 2024

SACP calls against an ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe party coalition

The South African Communist Party has rejected claims of collaborating with the uMkhonto weSizwe party, describing it as a counter-revolutionary organisation

By Mandisa Nyathi
The EFF is not in a dead spiral, Dan Corder
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

The EFF is not in a dead spiral, Dan Corder

The ANC, and not the Economic Freedom Fighters, are the ‘true victims’ of the uMkhonto weSizwe party

By Khothalang Moseli
ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri
Article
/ 2 December 2024

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri

The party’s spokesperson said the ANC was considering various options on how to rebuild the party in that province and Gauteng

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC appeal body confirms Jacob Zuma’s expulsion
Politics
/ 22 November 2024

ANC appeal body confirms Jacob Zuma’s expulsion

The former president was guilty of the ‘highest form of ill-discipline’ against the ANC

By Paddy Harper
SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference
Politics
/ 18 November 2024

SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference

Communists say their political identity and influence have been diluted

By Mandisa Nyathi
SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference
Politics
/ 15 November 2024

SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference

Delegates to the SACP’s fifth Special National Congress will reassess its partnership with the ANC, citing declining electoral fortunes and growing voter discontent

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt

The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu

By Emsie Ferreira
Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general
Politics
/ 10 November 2024

Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general

The party’s president, Jacob Zuma, said he had ‘full confidence’ in Shivambu

By MG Reporter
Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party

During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 

The long-time legal representative for Jacob Zuma said his decision came after ‘a lot of soul searching’

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account
Politics
/ 6 November 2024

MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account

Some members, however, contribute in their ‘personal capacities’ and buy the former president cattle as a ‘goodwill’ gesture

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says
Politics
/ 5 November 2024

ANC and DA had secret talks on forming a coalition ahead of elections, SACP says

Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC
Politics
/ 15 October 2024

Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC

The president said he believed citizens were still enamoured with the party but that it had work to do regarding renewal and rebuilding

By Lunga Mzangwe
It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor…  again
Columns
/ 14 October 2024

It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor… again

Parties that swore to oust the ANC are keeping it in power – and JSC interviews went ahead

By Paddy Harper
It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor – again
Columns
/ 12 October 2024

It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor – again

Parties that swore to oust ANC are keeping it in power – and JSC interviews went ahead

By Paddy Harper
MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”

The Jacob Zuma-led party will have structures similar to those of the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters, but will not hold conferences to elect new leaders

By Mandisa Nyathi
JSC gets on with its work as Hlophe storm blows over
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

JSC gets on with its work as Hlophe storm blows over

The commission has kept up a brisk pace in marathon interviews where there has been less politics and more judicial philosophy

By Emsie Ferreira
Korner Talk | Solly Mapaila still riding his high horse
Columns
/ 8 October 2024

Korner Talk | Solly Mapaila still riding his high horse

The South African Communist Party leader continues his tirade against alliance partner ANC for bringing the Democratic Alliance into the unity government

By Khaya Koko
ANC commissioner on Judicial Service Commission corners judge on MK logo ruling
Politics
/ 8 October 2024

ANC commissioner on Judicial Service Commission corners judge on MK logo ruling

Kenny Mmoiemang told Judge Maheendra Chetty that following the common law would have led him to a different conclusion

By Emsie Ferreira
Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya
National
/ 2 October 2024

Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

The furore around impeached judge John Hlophe’s appointment to the JSC will politicise the first interviews since her appointment

By Emsie Ferreira
Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship

Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes

By Khaya Koko
NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
Politics
/ 18 September 2024

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

By Paddy Harper
MK party calls on smaller parties to join it and topple ANC-led unity government
Politics
/ 12 September 2024

MK party calls on smaller parties to join it and topple ANC-led unity government

The Jacob Zuma-led party has targeted ward by-elections and student representative councils for growth after the 29 May elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 11 September 2024

Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal

The ANC Youth League says the provincial secretary caused divisions that led to the party’s electoral setbacks

By Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party

Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK

By Lunga Mzangwe
UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party

Sources in the province have warned that this might be replicated in other areas

By Lunga Mzangwe
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