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Durban businessman Farhad Hoomer launches political party advocating Sharia law
Hoomer was no stranger to controversy, with a number of run-ins with the law since 2018. He has been accused of several terror-related activities, including being associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
ANC urges grassroots activism and unity over leadership contests
ANC coordinator in Gauteng, Hope Papo, highlights the need for grassroots activism over personal ambition, urging members to prioritise community organisation as the party prepares for upcoming elections.
ANC retains key seats in recent municipal by-elections
Explore the latest municipal by-election results in South Africa, where the ANC retains its stronghold while the Patriotic Alliance and other parties make significant gains, reshaping the political landscape.
Elon Musk is set to influence world politics with the promise of massive donations to the UK’s Reform Party
Elon Musk is set to influence global political decisions with his promise to support the UK Reform Party.
The long fantasy of the SACP to contest the elections
The call for the SACP to contest the elections by itself is just an expression of an unhappy party who threatens to file a divorce because the partner is misbehaving, says the writer.
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.
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.
Zohra Teke: The GNU is a Two-Man Coalition
Deputy president Paul Mashatile is rumoured to be jostling for the presidency crown with support from Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi as the political game of chess begins, writes Zohra Teke.
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.
Sleeping MPLs lack of respect
Who can forget EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi calling out Maite Nkoana-Mashabane with his impassioned "She is sleeping in Parliament"?
SWAPO in crisis — Namibia’s liberators face their day of judgement
OPINION: What happens from now on is going to mould not only the future of Namibia but will give the rest of Southern Africa a good lesson. . . This week’s elections in Namibia are less about change but all about survival, writes Vhahangwele Tsotetsi.
Namibia’s IPC Faces Crisis: Scandal Unveils Disinformation, Foreign Influence, and Democratic Betrayal
For IPC, the road ahead appears bleak. The party's credibility lies in tatters, and its political future hangs by a thread.
‘Karou Charou’ says party, 1860NIC Congress, will advocate for Indian and other minority communities
When asked about leadership appointments, 1860NIC Congress leader Thanasagren Moodley acknowledged the lack of formal positions within the party but expressed confidence in the dedication of the core team.
Setting the cat amongst the pigeons: Third term for President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa?
The pools of potential leadership from all political parties seem to have long dried up. It is time to fill up the pools, and that time is now.
‘While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight’: Kamala Harris gives defiant concession after stunning Trump win
Her pledge to ensure a peaceful handover stood in stark contrast with Republican Trump's unprecedented refusal four years ago to admit defeat against Joe Biden, culminating in the violent attack by his supporters on the US Capitol.
US election win for Donald Trump: political Houdini does it again
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country on November 6, as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a White House comeback.
Mood darkens at Democratic parties as Donald Trump gains key states, moves closer to win
With networks calling North Carolina and Georgia — two of seven swing states — for Donald Trump, the path to victory for Kamala Harris appeared to be narrowing.
Rebecca Davis: Daily Maverick's head gossip and queen of petty on former President Zuma and Lindiwe Sisulu
In her latest hatchet job on Former President Jacob Zuma and Former Cabinet Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, Rebecca Davis throws around accusations and condescension with abandon, making one wonder why she's not even trying to disguise the fact that she has been hired not to inform, but simply to smear.
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes election defeat, says he will ‘step aside’
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on November 1, he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general elections, according to preliminary tallies.
The Trump and Musk bromance is a match made in right-wing heaven
Workers and their families should prepare for a potential assault on labour rights under a Trump presidency, writes Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.
Ismail Momoniat’s advisory role in Treasury is neo-liberal patronage
Under the so-called Government of National Unity, patronage has been entrenched, it just has the privilege of secrecy and proximity to the neo-liberal and capitalist establishment.
Ramaphosa Must Fire Steenhuisen and Schreiber to Protect South Africa's Sovereignty
Allowing John Steenhuisen and Leon Schreiber to remain in their influential roles would only invite further attempts to overthrow the ANC’s role in government and lead South Africa deeper into austerity and dystopia.
It Is MKP, Not Ramaphosa’s ANC, That Will Lead South Africa to Sovereignty and a Multipolar Future
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s adherence to neoliberalism stands at odds with BRICS’s multipolar vision, leaving South Africa out of step with the bloc’s most transformative goals, says the writer.
Beyonce boosts Kamala Harris at abortion rights rally in Texas
Throwing her weight behind US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, Beyonce said she was there as “a mother who cares deeply about the world. . . a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies”.
ANC’s Eugene ‘Bonzo’ Modise takes office as City of Tshwane’s new deputy mayor
ANC’s Eugene Modise has been elected unopposed during a special council sitting in Tshwane, as the new deputy mayor of the City of Tshwane.