Author: Mawande Amashabalala

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KwaDukuza mayor
News

ANC ready to disband embattled KwaZulu-Natal leadership

The ANC is gearing to swing the proverbial axe on its beleaguered provincial executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal, and even if it is part of a coalition government.... Read more.
Panyaza Lesufi
News

Tough choices for ANC as premiership contests heat up

In the race for the powerful position of premier in various provinces, ANC national officials will interview candidates from the provinces today and tomorrow. As... Read more.
Mbalula pleads with media to help locate elusive Zuma
Politics

Mbalula pleads with media to help locate elusive Zuma

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called on the news media to help the ANC locate the elusive Umkhonto weSizwe Party president Jacob Zuma. Mbalula made the... Read more.
Ramaphosa's future
Politics

‘Ramaphosa’s future as ANC head not on NEC meeting agenda’

The much-anticipated ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday will not discuss the future of Cyril Ramaphosa at the helm of the party.... Read more.
Chief of staff on sabbatical, not fired – Mbalula
News

Chief of staff on sabbatical, not fired – Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has  instructed his chief of staff Langa Zita to take leave  after allegations that he was involved in using the name of the... Read more.
Application to access VBS report
Elections 2024, National, News, Politics

Top ANC leaders threaten exodus over DA coalition talks

Top ANC leaders have threatened to dump the party in numbers should it go into a coalition with the DA. The ANC, having experienced an unprecedented electoral defeat,... Read more.
MK manifesto launch
Politics

MK skipped Durban for Orlando to shake off Zulu label

The uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party’s decision to launch its manifesto at Orlando Stadium in Soweto and parade non-Zulu artist Papa Penny was a deliberate political... Read more.
Helen Zille coalition talk
Politics

Multi-party charter best bet for SA, but if it fails DA will choose ‘least bad’ alternative – Zille

DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille says the DA’s best bet in this election is the Multi-Party Charter, but if the MPC does not get over 51%, then the DA... Read more.
Ramaphosa targets at least 80% election victory in Limpopo 
Elections 2024, Politics, Politics

Ramaphosa crosses swords with DA in his final campaign speech

President Cyril Ramaphosa sharpened the differences between the governing party and the main opposition DA on policies for economic empowerment and healthcare services.... Read more.