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The Presidents’ men – and women: The ANC has always used its parliamentary majority to close ranks behind its president and party interest, rather than adhering to the Constitution and making decisions in the interest of South Africa. Photo: Supplied

Ramaphosa’s Constitutional Court dilemma

Ramaphosa’s decision to pursue a judicial review and the Constitutional Court’s call for Parliament to start an impeachment inquiry, will create tensions in the GNU

The ANC is considering legal action after a turbulent Maluti-a-Phofung council meeting in which mayor Malekula Melato was removed, amid claims of a flawed process and a leaked EFF recording.(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Inside the EFF Free State plot to remove Maluti-a-Phofung mayor

In a voice note obtained by the Mail & Guardian, a senior EFF leader is heard saying they would give councillors different coloured pens to identify how they voted and that…

DA leader John Steenhuisen.

‘GNU responsible for country’s success’, MPs say in response to Ramaphosa’s Sona

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity

Dialogue vs delivery: Many have criticised the National Dialogue as yet another ‘talk shop’ much like the Zondo state capture commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (above). Photo: File

Hijacked: National Dialogue faces a credibility crisis

The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually

President Cyril Ramaphosa.(@PresidencyZA/X)

Ramaphosa: Racial redress is not stunting growth

The president said the low growth was a function of the slow transfer of the means of production to black South Africans

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula

Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC

The ANC secretary general said the Economic Freedom Fighters voting with the Democratic Alliance would not be a surprise should a motion of no confidence be brought against…

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks

The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis

There has been nothing remarkable about the government of national unity’s first year in office, but the steadying of the ship has been invaluable. Photo: GCIS

DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition

The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford

The government of national unity. Photo: @Presidency/ZA/X

ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail

The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two…

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase

The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget…

President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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

Jostling: President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi

Second political realignment is in the offing ahead of 2026 poll

The SACP, EFF and uMkhonto weSizwe party are all looking at potential new alliances

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

The mayor-go-round must stop

The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments

GNU minister Dean Macpherson was quick off the starting block. Photo: X

100 Days of GNU: South Africa’s ‘forced marriage’ is working for the country

Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together