ANC policies take a back seat at key 55th party conference
Political analyst say the adoption of critical policies may take a backseat at the ANC conference as members are preoccupied with who gets elected.
ANC conference fever grips delegates as Phala Phala showdown looms at Nasrec
Western Cape delegates are heading into conference divided on how they want the Phala Phala saga handled
Nomvula Mokonyane’s chequered past won’t deter her ambitions
Dubbed ‘Mama Action’, Mokonyane made headlines for all the wrong reasons, and her rise has been attributed to her ‘political prowess’
Ramaphosa makes promises in Philippi
Some Philippi residents were not impressed by Ramaphosa’s promises of jobs and fixing the electricity crisis.
Claims of cadre deployment and conflict of interest ahead of SABC board appointment
DA to write to Ramaphosa to object to possible appointment of Tsedu.
W Cape ANC distances itself from a march calling for Ramaphosa to step aside
The party and its Dullah Omar region said it would investigate if ANC members participated in an ‘unsanctioned’ picket against Ramaphosa.
Zweli Mkhize criticises ANC leadership over Phala Phala crisis management
Mkhize decried the lack of planning on the part of the top six in managing the matter
Provincial bosses could use their power to control ANC conference outcomes
With weeks to go before delegates descend to Nasrec, ANC bosses are expected to ‘force’ lower structures to fall in line
Suspended ANC leader Andile Lungisa vows to fight on
The controversial leader is hoping to gain support to land him on the ballot to contest position of treasurer-general
DA prepares to elect to new leadership in 2023
Lobbying has begun within the DA as some leaders prepare for re-election while others are gunning for top position in Western Cape
Opposition parties eager to scrutinise Phala Phala report
Parties will spend the next few days studying the independent panel’s report before Parliament makes a determination on its findings
What now for women seeking ANC top 6 positions?
ANC women leaders have pinned their hopes of garnering enough support to get nominated at conference for top 6
Ramaphosa, Mashatile-led ANC ‘paints a gloomy picture’
Analysts have warned that the ANC was in for a tough election campaign irrespective of who was at the helm
Western Cape is a political playground ahead of ANC conference - analysts
Neglect from the Cyril Ramaphosa faction has rendered the Western Cape open to persuasion, with political bigwigs descending upon the DA-run province.
New SG for Sasco ready to take over
Gqeberha-born Nosiphiwo Ngqunge says she’ll use her new role as Sasco secretary general to ensure students from poorer areas can access entrance to universities,
Opposition parties underwhelmed by W-Cape medium term budget
MEC for Finance and Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenger delivered the province’s mid-term budget which outlined priorities
Mashatile, Zuma vie for WC support ahead of ANC conference
ANC treasurer Paul Mashatile and former party president Jacob Zuma arrived in Cape Town seeking support.
Can Zweli Mkhize save the ANC and South Africa?
Mkhize’s supporters are adamant he is the best man for the job and could save the ANC and ultimately the country.
Eastern Cape doctors lift weight off women’s chests
The breast reduction marathon saw women between 23 and 47 years old have their large breasts reduced.
Uncertainty over ANC staff salary payments ahead of Christmas
Its financial woes started when the Political Party Funding Act was passed in April 2021.
Khoi join Contralesa’s calls for equal funding of SA royalty
All tribal royal families including that of the Khoi should receive support from tax payers similar to the privileges the Zulu monarchy enjoys
Khoi joins Contralesa’s call for equal funding of SA royalty
All tribal royal families including that of the Khoi should receive support from tax payers similar to the privileges the Zulu monarchy enjoys
Mkhize’s popularity grows
Two leagues, currently under the control of interim structures after being disbanded by the ANC NEC, are yet have a congress to elect a new leadership.
ANC in Western Cape to put forward younger, vibrant candidates for NEC
ANC in Western Cape to put forward younger, vibrant candidates for NEC
Opposition calls for probe into Kannaland acting municipal manager
Keith Jordaan, who is shrouded in controversy, was appointed as municipal manager after a highly publicised motion of no-confidence was passed against the former ANC-led administration.