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Mashatile assures MPs: State resources will not fund ANC power struggles

Deputy President Paul Mashatile assures Parliament that state resources will not be misused in the lead-up to the 2027 ANC elective conference, amidst ongoing allegations of political misconduct.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Korea's Blue Action Plan: Key outcomes from the 10th Our Ocean Conference

Korea's 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan brought together global leaders to discuss sustainable ocean practices and resulted in significant commitments to marine conservation.

News World
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Watch VideoWATCH LIVE | EFF kicks off its three-day elective conference

With the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) elective conference starting today, new leadership is expected to be elected, including filling the position of deputy president amid Floyd Shivambu’s exit to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) party, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s absence is raising questions.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Inside the EFF’s third National People’s Assembly

The atmosphere was electric at the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Soweto campus, as Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) delegates arrived in high spirits and singing to register for the highly anticipated third National People’s Assembly, kicking off this weekend.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande calls for a 'reconfigured alliance' with ANC at special congress

South African Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Ndzimande has emphasised the need for a “reconfigured alliance” between the SACP and ANC and stressed the importance of unity to address pressing national issues.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Unless they change, the EFF can give up on governing municipalities: political analyst

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) needs to adopt a pro-pan Africanist posture as it failed to show its ability to govern anywhere, and that it will never win a municipality or lead one, but rather secure only councillors seats.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

SACP Conference | 'We not in opposition of ANC', party insists as it heads into all important elective conference

The upcoming conference will focus on deepening its critique of the South African economic policy trajectory, which has failed to create jobs and curb unemployment rate at a meaningful scale.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Who will fill Floyd Shivambu’s shoes as deputy president after MKP exit? | EFF Elective Conference

As speculation mounts about who will fill the crucial deputy president position in the EFF, following Floyd Shivambu resignation earlier this year, political analysts speculate that secretary-general Marshall Dlamini, Godrich Gardee, or Viyani Pambo could emerge as the front runners for the hot seat.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published