Political Factions
latest news & developments
EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit
Cracks emerge in ANC Youth League leadership slate as allegations of division intensify
But president Collen Malatji says rumours of division are being spread by those who want the league to implode
Push for Veronica Mente to be EFF’s first female deputy leader grows
The Economic Freedom Fighters chairperson is popular with the branches and is backed by a number of provinces
EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga
The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy
Don’t isolate factions, rather see what useful role they can play
Gatewatchers have no loyalty to a specific faction and a penchant for positions with public rewards.
Unhappy EFF ‘defenders’ want Malema axed
A disaffected group of Economic Freedom Fighters says the leadership is failing the party and it won’t allow the commander-in-chief to ‘kill’ it.
Fear and hope now define the ANC
The factionalism and divisions within the ruling party and how they play out will determine the relationship between the party and the electorate.
Factionalism a game of musical chairs
Formerly stable Gauteng is the latest province to succumb to the politics of loyalty.
ANCYL finds Masoga guilty of ‘grave offences’
Former ANCYL Limpopo chairperson Lehlogonolo Masoga has been found guilty of "grave" and "serious" offences by the league’s disciplinary committee.
Divisions clear at ANCYL conference
Divisions at the Eastern Cape ANCYL conference were clear on Saturday, with supporters of various factions making their allegiance known to all.