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The future of the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) eDumbe mayor, Sibusiso Shevu Mkhabela, hangs in the balance. (Screenshot)
IRVIN BARNES

More turmoil as NFP recalls its national chairperson, Mkhabela, amid power struggle

No reasons were given about what led to his recall from the party’s highest decision-making body. He was also removed as a member of the party’s national working committee

  • Sandile Motha
2 min read
The ANC–SACP partnership was forged under conditions of intense struggle. Its future should not be jeopardised in a democratic era where the need for cohesive leadership remains as urgent as ever.
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ANC

Unity in Struggle: ANC–SACP alliance remains central to South Africa’s political future

South Africa’s experience is not unique. Across Africa and beyond, progressive forces have historically united, often overcoming ideological and organisational differences to…

  • Andile Lungisa
5 min read
MK Party members brandish a banner with the face of former ANC and state president, Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
NHLAMULO NDHELA

MK party certain it will meet electoral commission’s deadline

But spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said the party will only elect its officials after the 29 May national and provincial elections

  • Lunga Mzangwe
3 min read
Rooikat vehicles formed part of the army’s response to the July 2021 riots. Photo: Rajesh Jantilal/ AFP/Getty
APLA

Army vets who responded to call for reserves during July unrest still unpaid

‘The whole operation … was a process of confusion and a total lack of command … and control’

  • Erika Gibson
5 min read