youth politics

ElectionsEditorial | 2019-05-03 00:00:00

In the absence of a “None of the above” option on the ballot papers in next week’s general election, many, many South Africans may feel...

Ahead of May 8, young South Africans are reminded of the power of their votes

Special ReportsAaisha Dadi Patel | 2019-03-01 00:00:00

"8 May is your big day. Halala, 8 May, halala!” This is how Khaya Sithole kicked off the panel discussion hosted by the Gauteng Provincial...

The youth want rapid change, and voting is one way to achieve it

Special ReportsAaisha Dadi Patel | 2018-10-26 00:00:00

"Grill us, we are here to do the right thing.” These were the words of Deputy Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, speaking in Vosloorus on behalf of the Legislature on October 17. “Your views are our vision. We are not here to say vote for a...

Obituary for the late Mandla Makupula, MEC of Education in the Eastern Cape

Special ReportsAdvertorial | 2018-10-19 00:00:00

Comrade Mandla Makupula was born in the old Tsolo location, Duncan village. He is the son of Mgijima Darius Makupula, u-Mdlangathi, and Evelyn...

ANC enslaved by struggle habits

ColumnistsEusebius McKaiser | 2017-01-20 00:00:00

There is no compelling reason for the ANC to remain enslaved by liberation struggle habits. Almost 23 years into democracy it is time for the...

Leigh-Ann Naidoo: The anti-apartheid generation has become afraid of the future

OpinionLeigh-Ann Naidoo | 2016-08-17 22:32:00

The 15th annual Ruth First Memorial Lecture was held at the University of the Witwatersrand on Wednesday under the theme "Violence and Rage"....

'Youthquake' rocks our political landscape

LettersImraan Buccus | 2015-12-18 00:00:00

There is a major shift underway in South African society. The order put together after apartheid is breaking apart. The aura of liberation is fading...

Khaya Dlanga: The youth vote will shape our future

ColumnistsKhaya Dlanga | 2013-11-14 00:00:00

Young people are not as useless as some grown-ups seem to assume. They are energetic and have a great interest in the country. I have seen how...

Young commies split over Zuma

NewsMmanaledi Mataboge | 2010-09-10 06:00:00

Attacks on President Jacob Zuma are continuing to polarise the Young Communist League.

Youth league ramps up its calls for autonomy

NewsMmanaledi Mataboge | 2010-07-30 12:54:00

The ANC Youth League is to use its national general council in August to remind the ANC that it is an autonomous structure, highlighting the...

IFP youth in revolt

NationalNiren Tolsi | 2009-05-18 11:00:00

The aftershocks of the IFP's dismal showing in the general election are still reverberating through the party, sparking an apparent insurrection by...

Motoring with Malema's mouth

NationalQudsiya Karrim | 2009-02-28 06:00:00

Diplomatic, articulate and media-savvy, the ANC Youth League's (ANCYL) new spokesperson, Magdalene Moonsamy, is all the things its controversial...

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