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Public interest: People queue to attend a public hearing in Kimberley on land expropriations. The ANC’s national executive committee decided at its lekgotla earlier this month that the courts should not be involved in the process of determining compensation for expropriated land. (Paul Botes/M&G)

ANC execs want land power

Experts say, however, that the executive already has authority and this latest move is politicking

Mkhwebane said that, upon the very public participation process to elect her in August 2016, 60% of the National Assembly approved of and “showed confidence” in her abilities. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Parliamentary committee’s displeasure ‘not enough to remove me’ — Mkhwebane

The DA wants to probe Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s decisions in office since being appointed in 2016, which it says have been ‘incompetent’

Contralesa’s Zolani Mkiva at a media briefing with the EFF.

Contralesa out shopping for allies

The traditional leaders’ organisation wants to change terms of engagement with political heads

Public protector’s counsel said nothing in the law prohibited her from filing another rescission application. (Gallo)

MPs fume as Mkhwebane requests late postponement of meeting

Mkhwebane was due to appear on Wednesday to explain to MPs the policy around the appointment of a special adviser to her office.

In June 2015, Molefe wrote to Optimum stating that Eskom had terminated the settlement process. (Samantha Reinders)

Road to December conference: Pandor announced as Ramaphosa’s running mate

Ramaphosa was speaking at a rally at the Tafelkop Stadium outside Groblersdal in Limpopo when he urged the crowd to support his CR17 campaign.

The Sexual offences Bill aims to ensure that sex between children between the ages of 12 and 16 is no longer criminalised.

Parliament still debating sexual offences Bill

Sticking points, such as the decriminalisation of sex between children aged 12 to 16, have seen the amendment Bill go a month over deadline.

Nkandla: Zuma needn’t pay back the money, says ANC

The ANC has said it would be out of order for Jacob Zuma to repay any money for non-security upgrades at Nkandla he did not request or consent to.

Motshekga axed as ANC chief whip

After a stint marked by complaints of incompetence, the ANC axe finally came down on its parliamentary chief whip Mathole Motshekga.

New ANC chief whip Sizani proposes fallow land tax

Newly-appointed ANC chief whip Stone Sizani has turned up the heat in the National Assembly with a call for a tax on all fallow farm land in SA.

Sizani to replace Motshekga as ANC chief whip

Phumelele Stone Sizani will replace ANC chief whip Mathole Motshekga, says ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

ANC claims technical glitch in secrecy Bill vote

ANC chief whip Mathole Motshekga was wrongfully recorded as voting against the Protection of State Information Bill, says the party.

ANC Chief Whip Dr Mathole Motshekga

DA: ANC chief must lead by example

ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga should set an example to MPs and reveal his interests, the DA said on Sunday.

Interviews for the public protector position

Madonsela: Attendance at DA event ‘a principled move’

Public protector Thuli Madonsela has been unfazed by criticism of her attendance of a Women’s Day event organised by the Democratic Alliance.

ANC lauds CT press club’s membership discussion

ANC lauds CT press club’s membership discussion

ANC chief whip Mathole Motshekga has welcomed the Cape Town Press Club’s decision to discuss its membership admission criteria.

ANC MPs cry foul over sorry state of the caucus

ANC MPs cry foul over sorry state of the caucus

ANC bigwigs, including Gwede Mantashe, almost missed the State of the Nation address after an official disappeared with their access tags.

ANC sets its sights on the judiciary

ANC sets its sights on the judiciary

Four months before its policy conference, the ANC has made it clear that it intends to push for a radical transformation of the judiciary.

ANC rejects attempts to disband Limpopo committee

ANC rejects attempts to disband Limpopo committee

Attempts to disband the ANC’s Limpopo provincial executive committee have been rejected by the party’s national executive committee meeting.

Mathale bemoans ‘foreign tendencies’ within the ANC

Mathale bemoans ‘foreign tendencies’ within the ANC

Newly-elected ANC Limpopo chairperson Cassel Mathale says "foreign tendencies" like the use of vulgar language will destroy the party.

Public protector: What we need are ethical leaders

Public protector declines call to probe secrecy Bill

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on Monday rejected a request from the media to investigate the state’s arguments on the info Bill.

Secrecy Bill: ANC investigates ‘defiant’ MPs

Secrecy Bill: ANC investigates ‘defiant’ MPs

More of the ruling party members who were absent when the Protection of State Information Bill was passed could face a disciplinary committee.