Author: Mawande Amashabalala

ANC Youth League demands MEC post from Panyaza Lesufi
Politics

ANC Youth League demands MEC post from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has a new headache at his table; the ANC Youth League in the province wants in on the gravy train. If Lesufi is to entertain the young... Read more.
ANALYSIS | Shivambu, Zungula victims of ageism in SA politics
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Shivambu, Zungula victims of ageism, gatekeeping in modern-day SA politics

A new trend of ageism and gatekeeping is getting entrenched at the highest echelons of South Africa’s mainstream politics. And no one is doing anything about it... Read more.
Government spin doctor nailed for bogus ‘whistleblower’ complaint 
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Government spin doctor nailed for bogus ‘whistleblower’ complaint 

Department of Transport (DoT) national spokesperson Collen Msibi is in hot water after an internal probe found that he was behind an “anonymous complaint” against... Read more.
Nkomo-Ralehoko praises Mbete for supporting Mapisa-Nqakula 
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Nkomo-Ralehoko praises Mbete for supporting Mapisa-Nqakula 

Gauteng ANC deputy coordinator Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has commended ANC veteran Baleka Mbete for supporting former speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula,... Read more.
Gwede Mantashe opens criminal case against Zuma 
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Gwede Mantashe opens criminal case against Zuma 

Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Minister Gwede Mantashe has opened a criminal case against a social movement leader, Zakhele Zuma, whom he... Read more.
ANALYSIS| How Floyd Shivambu failed to stop his removal
News, Politics

ANALYSIS| How Floyd Shivambu failed to stop his removal

The trigger-happy MKP President Jacob Zuma has done it again, this time removing Floyd Shivambu as the driver of the party’s engine room as secretary-general.... Read more.
Parliament wants Lamola to explain suspension of Israeli embassy
Politics

Parliament wants Ronald Lamola to explain suspension of Israeli embassy

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has written to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola asking him to explain when and how parliament’s... Read more.