Author: Mawande AmaShabalala

Politics

Why EFF wants all adults automatically registered to vote

The EFF is pushing ahead with its plans to have it become law for all South African citizens over the age of 16 to be automatically registered to vote. The red berets... Read more.
Politics

ANALYSIS | Stan Mathabatha’s protest: Factional stunt or genuine call for renewal?

A lot is happening in the ANC in Limpopo, and the centre is not holding. And the unprecedented decision by provincial chairperson Stan Mathabatha confirms just that.... Read more.
Mathabatha step-aside letter meeting
Politics

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula meets Stan Mathabatha over step-aside letter

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was scheduled to meet with ANC Limpopo provincial chairperson Stan Mathabatha on Wednesday. Mathabatha has since stepped aside... Read more.
Lucky Montana blasts the GNU arrangement
Politics

Lucky Montana blasts Floyd Shivambu: ‘MKP not a Jacob Zuma family stokvel’

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) MP and former government functionary Lucky Montana has expressed his displeasure at his “brother” Floyd Shivambu’s characterisation... Read more.
Columns

ANALYSIS | A case for ANC early conferences in Limpopo, Eastern Cape

Limpopo and Eastern Cape, the two provinces where the ANC enjoys the biggest electoral support, are due for their provincial conferences in mid-2026. But with political... Read more.
News, Politics

ANC stigma a turnoff to potential donors – Gwen Ramokgopa

ANC treasurer-general Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has expressed concern that the stigma against the ANC has made potential donors sceptical about dipping into their pockets... Read more.