Politics
Chaos as MK Party member collapses amid scuffle after motion of no confidence in KZN premier fails
The MK Party's motion of no confidence in KZN premier Thami Ntuli failed amid high drama in the legislature.
By Lwazi Hlangu
Presidency defends withholding Madlanga commission’s interim report
The Presidency has defended its decision to deny public access to the interim report by the Madlanga commission of inquiry, claiming this is done to protect witnesses.
By Lizeka Tandwa
WATCH | Heated tempers before GPU motion of no confidence in KwaZulu-Natal premier - Clone
The MK Party has tabled a motion of no confidence in premier Thami Ntuli.
By Mfundo Mkhize
Ramaphosa safe for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay
The party’s president has framed ANC renewal and the GNU as wins. Would-be successors want him to stay, but local government elections will decide his fate
By Bulelani Nonyukela
‘Mbalula is going to be ANC president’: Malema warns
Julius Malema says Fikile Mbalula has already established a clear lead in the ANC internal leadership race.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
WATCH | ANC — a party far from collapse: Ramaphosa’s future analysed
The ANC may have lost its electoral dominance, but it remains far from death and President Cyril Ramaphosa is “safer than critics think”, political scientist and author Prof Susan Booysen says.
By Bulelani Nonyukela
EFF pushes Paul Mashatile to testify on family link to R80bn lottery licence
Party challenges legality of ‘direct interest’ clause, citing risks of political abuse
By Kabelo Khumalo
‘It’s ugly’: Helen Zille slams multimillion-rand Birkin bag craze
DA federal council chair Helen Zille has ignited a fierce online debate after weighing in on the price and prestige of Hermès Birkin bags, calling them “ugly”, “insane” and “obscene”.
By Modiegi Mashamaite
Malema affirms relationship with AbaThembu King Dalindyebo despite Israel controversy
EFF leader Julius Malema says the party’s relationship with AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo will continue, despite the king’s recent controversial visit to Israel and support for the country.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Female ANC president inevitable: Mabuyane
Eastern Cape ANC chair says they have set an example with four female regional chairs
By Lizeka Tandwa
‘What mafia state?’ asks Ntshavheni amid ‘Witness D’ controversy
The government should not be blamed for anything that happens to witnesses appearing before courts or commissions of inquiry if they decline state protection, says Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the minister in the Presidency responsible for state security.
By Thabo Mokone
‘I’m old’: Mantashe rules out ANC presidential bid as succession battle deepens
ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has removed his name from the list of potential candidates for the presidential race that will follow the conclusion of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s term in 2027.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
‘If the ANC was corrupt, we’d not be poor’: Mahlengi Bhengu on party’s financial woes
ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu has addressed the financial difficulties of the party, with some members having not received their salaries for November.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Eastern Cape eyes number two spot at ANC Youth League conference
With the ANC Youth League going into its early national conference in Limpopo between next week, the league in the Eastern Cape has thrown its weight behind its provincial secretary, Francisco Dyantyi, for the deputy president position.
By Asanda Nini
ANC NEC rejects SACP’s dual membership, Mbalula tells NGC as fate of tripartite alliance hangs in the balance
The ANC national executive committee has rejected the idea of dual membership for SACP members should it not reverse its decision to contest elections.
By Kgothatso Madisa
