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ANC removes Obed Bapela from NEC position over his Morocco trip

The party veteran has been ousted after he contradicted the ANC’s position on Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara

Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: Supplied

Zuma’s private prosecution of Ramaphosa ruled unlawful

The high court found that Zuma’s bid to criminally charge his successor was tainted by ulterior purpose and an abuse of process

In an effort to garner support for the Zweli Mkhize camp, Mzwandile Masina has dropped out of the race for the position of ANC treasurer general. Photo: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo

Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general

Both Masina and Pule Mabe come from Gauteng. This means the province would have divided its votes

Sweating: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election as ANC president might not be certain. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Ramaphosa could sink his own ship

With no clear line of march from the ANC president, his allies are left to their own devices, racing against time to find each other and solidify a slate

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Ramaphosa hits back at detractors at ANC conference

Ramaphosa delivers his political report despite heckling by supporters of his predecessor Jacob Zuma

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola

Lamola wins interdict against newspaper he is suing for R1 million

013News was given one day to remove articles suggesting he meddled in the prosecution of Bongani Bongo

Gains: The ANC’s KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala says the party is stabilising in the province. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Zikalala says internal conflict in the ANC is a challenge

ANC KwaZulu-Natal chair Sihle Zikalala says in spite of upheavals, the party is solidifying

The ANC member at the centre of the successful court bid to interdict the party’s regional conference described thuggery as the order of the day

How an ANC Eastern Cape region became a “gangsters’ paradise”

The member at the centre of the successful court bid to interdict the party’s regional conference described thuggery as the order of the day

Sisulu accuses presidency of ‘deliberate mischief’

The minister’s open defiance has raised the stakes in a standoff that points to the looming power struggle President Cyril Ramaphosa faces

Eastern Cape ANC leaders Babalo Madikizela (left) and Oscar Mabuyane (right).

ANC Eastern Cape region to lobby for Madikizela to replace Mabuyane as provincial chair

Conference delegates resolved that Babalo Madikizela should be considered for chair with Terris Ntuthu as secretary.

Analysis of news coverage in May shows a governing party that is broke — and bitterly at war with itself. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

UPDATE: Magashule tries to tip the scales on Ramaphosa in court papers

The suspended secretary general argues that the rules the party relied on to sideline him are invalid but those informing his attempt to suspend the president are lawful

The past weekend’s ANC conferences proved a major boost for Ramaphosa presidency of the party

ANC conferences postponed over Covid-19 threat

A postponement of the party’s internal processes gives President Cyril Ramaphosa breathing space and dents the attempts to move against his control of the ANC

Upwardly mobile: Lindiwe Sisulu hugs President Cyril Ramaphosa at an ANC National Conference in 2017. Sisulu dropped her own presidential campaign shortly before the conference. (Gulshan Khan/AFP)

Complaint: Sisulu in bid for presidency

The Cabinet minister is accused of surrounding herself with supporters to help get her to the top

(Graphic: John McCann)

Power grab throws ANC off balance

The premier league wields more clout than the economically most powerful provinces

Medical specialist Kevin Rebe said the Parktown Boys High’s policy was “probably outdated and not based on the latest evidence”.

​Ramaphosa leads Gauteng nominations

The weekend’s round of ANC branch nominations are indicating that the December conference may be a two-horse race.

KPMG has haemorrhaged a string of clients after the Auditor General ended its contracts with the firm to audit the public sector. (Reuters)

Cyril Ramaphosa puts on a brave face amid axing rumours

The Deputy President has been openly critical of the latest Cabinet reshuffle — the 11th since President Jacob Zuma assumed office in 2009.

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KZN braces for another ANC standoff

Party factions are playing it cool ahead of the NEC meeting on the province’s leadership crisis

President Jacob Zuma during his opening address.

Zuma hits back at veterans: They think the branches are riff raff

President Jacob Zuma has hit back at ANC veterans who called for a consultative conference of the party and his removal as head of state.

Zuma thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa for honouring Madikizela-Mandela with a state funeral saying it is fitting of her legacy.

Ramaphosa and Zuma joined in handshake by Mama Winnie at ANC policy conference

The ANC policy conference kicked off with an unlikely embrace between president Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa on stage.

What plan? President Jacob Zuma received the National Development Plan but it seems to have quietly been buried.

ANC policy conference is overrated

"Spare yourself the energy of mistakenly ascribing such earnestness to the policy conference."