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The Constitutional Court.

D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling

The Constitutional Court will today pass judgment regarding Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home. Here’s what that will entail.

Mmusi Maimane.

ANCYL thinks Mmusi Maimane has ‘Stockholm syndrome’

The ANC Youth League insists that the DA is a breeding ground for racists and called for medical attention to aid "our sick brother".

Irvin Jim has ­accused Gwede Mantashe of sowing divisions in Cosatu.

Malema’s fraud trial to get under way

The fraud trial of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and his co-accused is expected to start in Polokwane on Monday.

President Jacob Zuma.

Presidency defends Zuma’s Marikana remarks

President Jacob Zuma’s comments about Marikana did not mean he condoned the shooting to death of 34 mineworkers, the presidency said.

The ANC’s historically legitimacy, the divided opposition, the proportional electorate system, and the lack of a broad-based party all contribute to its continued dominance Photo: File

Young Lions elect new leaders for the first time since 2013

The ANCYL has elected new leaders in Limpopo, the first time new officials have been chosen since the league was disbanded in 2013.

EFF leader Julius Malema says the fall of the Cecil Rhodes statue is a major step towards defeating white supremacy in South Africa.

NPA dismisses with ‘contempt’ Malema’s allegations of interference

The NPA denies it interfered in Julius Malema’s corruption case, saying its decision to prosecute Malema was based on credible evidence.

Tension is mounting amid a heavy police and private security presence at Lonmin .

Ramatlhodi denies abandoning platinum strike talks

The mines minister says a state task team that intervened in Amcu’s wage negotiations has "done enough work" for the parties to continue.

Former Gauteng premier David Makhura, who runs the ANC political school, said there was a need for the party to both educate its existing members and ensure that those who joined in future were “in good standing in the community”.

David Makhura is Gauteng’s new premier

ANC provincial secretary David Makhura will take over as the premier of Gauteng rather than Ntombi Mekgwe – as was widely expected.

The Independent Electoral Commission chairperson Pansy Tlakula.

‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula

As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.

Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim.

Irvin Jim: Numsa leaving Cosatu is on the table

Following the leaking of a document about Numsa’s decision to leave Cosatu, Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim says the option is being discussed.

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema. (David Harrison, M&G)

Malema’s visit to Vaal students leaves much to be desired

Students have responded with mixed reactions to an address by EFF leader Julius Malema at the Vaal University of Technology.

French President François Hollande (left) and President Jacob Zuma. (AFP)

Zuma welcomes French investment in SA

President Jacob Zuma has welcomed French President François Hollande, saying his visit will increase trade between the two countries.

Tlokwe’s former mayor Maphetle Maphetle. (Gallo)

ANC on Tlokwe: Perhaps we should have acted faster

Even though the ANC should have acted faster on corruption claims against Tlokwe’s former mayor, he should not have been voted out, says the party.

ANC president Jacob Zuma.

Zuma for president: ANC North West picks Msholozi

The ANC in the North West has nominated President Jacob Zuma for a second term as party leader.

Delegates at the ANC’s conference started voting for the party’s top six officials.

Voting for ANC top six closes in Mangaung

Delegates at the ANC’s conference finished voting for the party’s top six officials and results are expected to be announced later in the day.

Watch the highlights package of our chat with amaBhungane’s Craig McKune and Sam Sole on our big Zuma story this week.

Guests fork out R500 000 to share a table with Zuma

ANC delegates and business people will have to pay at least R500 000 to be seated at the presidential table at the party’s Business Forum gala dinner.

President Jacob Zuma glossed over the ills plaguing the ANC at a gala dinner in Bloemfontein on Saturday night.

Factional discord plagues ANC nominations

The ANC’s nomination conferences have been plagued by factional discord, with three provinces failing to nominate their preferred candidates.

The ANC’s Polokwane conference in 2007 preceded the global financial crisis.

‘Violent hooligans’ interrupt ANC nominations

The ANC in Limpopo had to abandon its nomination conference after a group stormed the venue and intimidated delegates.

Almost 70 branches in the province’s five regions had not held branch general meetings

Limpopo in danger of missing ANC nominations deadline

It is not clear whether the Limpopo ANC will meet the party’s nomination conference deadline, after it postponed its provincial conference.

Miners at Lonmin’s Marikana mine in the North West.

Cops tortured witnesses, Marikana commission told

The Farlam commission has heard that six people arrested in connection with murders around Marikana claim to have been tortured.