Politics
EFF is the frog Panyaza had to kiss- Cosatu
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has broken its silence on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s highly criticised cabinet reshuffle, defending the appointment...
Lesufi’s GP executive changes haunt Luthuli House
The political response to changes in the Gauteng provincial executive is continuing, with the ANC top seven expected to discuss the matter at its...
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over as DA leader
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has elected Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader, marking a fresh chapter for South Africa’s second largest party.
Hill-Lewis, who...
DA diversity claims face test at congress
Claims by outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen that the party has built a pipeline of black leadership are set to be tested at its...
US-Iran talks end in Islamabad without agreement amid deep divisions
The latest round of peace talks between the US and Iran concluded in Pakistan's capital early on Sunday without any agreement, exposing deep and...
Struck-off lawyer offers ANC R5m settlement for R17m legal debt
A long-running legal dispute has resurfaced to haunt the ANC in North West, exposing a R17-million liability, internal failures and the personal cost of...
DA delegates raise concerns over lily-white leadership
The DA yesterday held its federal congress to pave the way for the election of new leaders who will guide the party to greater...
DA leadership race heats up as candidates pitch competing visions
The race to lead the Democratic Alliance gathered pace on Saturday, as delegates at the party’s federal congress got to hear about the visions...
DA delegates reject proposal for deputy federal leader post
The atmosphere inside the Gallagher Convention Centre was tense and noisy on Saturday as delegates at the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress decisively rejected a...
Helen Zille warns of race-based politics as election looms
Democratic Alliance federal council chair Helen Zille has warned that South Africa’s next election could be defined by political fragmentation and rising race-based campaigning.
Addressing...
