Kwazulu Natal Politics
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DA, IFP clash over MEC’s face on KZN state water tankers
The DA has accused KZN Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi of using state-owned water tankers for political branding after images of his face appeared on the vehicles, deepening…
Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’
Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP
Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters
A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu
KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala
Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed
Jacob Zuma lambastes hecklers at funeral of MK party supporters
The former president compared the behaviour of the members to the ANC, saying they should rather ‘face the enemy’
Political stalemate as ANC and DA dispute delays eThekwini Metro mayoral election
ANC mayoral candidate Cyril Xaba has already replaced Mxolisi Kaunda as a councillor
Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery
The Inkatha Freedom Party, ANC, Democratic Alliance and National Freedom Party are represented in the provincial cabinet
Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says
The ‘majority’ of 17 parties in parliament had expressed support for the government of national unity, the ANC secretary general said on Thursday night
Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa
As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights