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The Communists don’t feature as a force of any kind in opinion polls and when it has tried its luck in local by-elections it has been routed, at times struggling to get even a handful of votes. All indications are that it will have zero impact in the local elections
ABAHLALI BASEMJONDOLO

ANC and SACP – Political Merry-Go-Round

The Communists don’t feature as a force of any kind in opinion polls and when it has tried its luck in local by-elections it has been routed, at times struggling to get even a…

  • Imraan Buccus
6 min read
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE

Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn

Mosiuoa Lekota’s partner, Luzelle Adams, sent herself R150 000 and her lawyers R250 000 after son was court-appointed estate curator

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
ANC

Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom

Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and…

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
ANTI APARTHEID STRUGGLE

Mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota

Political leaders and mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered for fierce convictions, humility, and a lifelong commitment to ordinary South Africans

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read
Jobrg Mayor Dada Morero speaking. A memorial service is underway in Soweto for late politician and struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota. The 77-year-old anti-apartheid activist died last week after a long illness. In the years before his passing, Lekota served as the leader of the Congress Of The People (COPE), a party he helped form after breaking away from the African National Congress (ANC). Photo Delwyn Verasamy
ANC

Morero jokes about no-confidence motions at Mosiuoa Lekota memorial

Joburg mayor humorously urged UDF leader Bantu Holomisa to stop his party’s councillor from filing motions of no confidence against him. Morero also honoured Lekota’s…

  • Lunga Mzangwe
4 min read
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison
ANC

SA mourns Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

  • Lunga Mzangwe
3 min read
COPE co-founder Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at age 77.
ANC

Cope leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota dies at age 77

Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday after a long illness, surrounded by his family, a spokesperson said

  • Lunga Mzangwe
1 min read
Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng premier and co-convenor of the ANC in the province. Photo: X
2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

  • Lunga Mzangwe
5 min read
Leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and former South African president Jacob Zuma waves to supporters during the party’s first anniversary celebrations at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on December 15, 2024. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
ANC

Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else

The former president’s lawyers say Tony Yengeni is being “persecuted” for representing Zuma at his disciplinary hearing

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
Democratic Alliance mayor Cilliers Brink was removed through a vote of no confidence brought by the ANC and supported by ActionSA. (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images)
ACDP

Voters will make ActionSA pay for working with ANC, EFF, says mayor Cilliers Brink

The embattled DA mayor of Tshwane said coalition partner ActionSA is also responsible for service failures in the metro.

  • Lunga Mzangwe
8 min read
Despite a high court ruling removing unlawfully-elected ANC mayor Dada Morero, the ANC still managed to score itself five new Johannesburg council chairperson positions on Thursday as it cemented its new-found strength in the city. (Photo by Papi Morake/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
AFRICAN INDEPENDENT CONGRESS

ANC cements its numbers in City of Johannesburg council

The Patriotic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters ditch the Democratic Alliance during the election of council chairpersons

  • Khaya Koko
3 min read
Cope won’t join forces
ANC

Cope crumbles as party leaders turn on each other

Both factions have issued each other with letters of suspension

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
Mossel Bay, Western Cape. (David Harrison/M&G)
2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor

Creating an investor sales pitch for Mossel Bay is not a difficult task

  • Eunice Masson
9 min read
Principled: After Charlotte Lobe ‘excommunicated’ herself from the ANC she chose not to ride on her political background when searching for work. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANC CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE

Q&A Sessions: ‘Keeping quiet is not an option’ — Charlotte Lobe

More than a decade after a brief stint on the opposition benches, Charlotte Lobe is helping to fly the South African flag as a senior public servant in the department of…

  • Carien Du Plessis
6 min read
At midday, the IEC was still considering the objection and conducting a “soft audit” of whether any duplicate voters had occurred. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
2019 ELECTIONS

Objections will not suspend the election results

Smaller parties are threatening court action. But this does not automatically suspend the results of the election

  • Franny Rabkin
  • Natasha Marrian
2 min read