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'Before I die, I want justice’ – Chris Hani's widow calls for assassination inquest
As South Africa prepares to mark 32 years since Chris Hani's assassination, his widow Limpho Hani has slammed the justice system for releasing his unremorseful killer, while the SACP and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi renew urgent calls for a full inquest into his death.
Chris Hani's widow slams justice system as SACP and Lesufi call for assassination inquest
As South Africa prepares to mark 32 years since Chris Hani's assassination, his widow Limpho Hani has slammed the justice system for releasing his unremorseful killer, while the SACP and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi renew urgent calls for a full inquest into his death. 'This inquest must happen in our lifetime,' insists Lesufi at an emotional wreath-laying ceremony
ANC and SACP push for alliance renewal after May 2024 election loss
The ANC and SACP are set to reconfigure their alliance, aiming to fortify South Africa's national democratic revolutionary front in the wake of their May 2024 electoral defeat.
ANC urges SACP not to contest 2026 elections on its own
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said he would do everything in his power to convince the SACP not to contest elections independently.
USAID and the intrigues of our version of democracy
Explore the complex relationship between USAID and democracy, uncovering the hidden truths behind its operations and the impact on global political dynamics
Mbalula reignites public spat with Helen Zille, addresses SACP and yacht controversy
ANC secretary-general reignites tensions with Helen Zille, asserting the ANC’s dominance in the Government of National Unity while addressing coalition dynamics and a luxury yacht controversy.
Young Communist League slams Collen Malatji for attack on Solly Mapaila
The gloves are off between the ANC Youth League and the Young Communist League of SA (YCLSA) after the latter issued a statement slamming youth league president Collen Malatji on Monday.
ANC Youth League president criticises Zuma as ‘counter-revolutionary’
Collen Malatji condemns Jacob Zuma and Solly Mapaila, calling for unity within the ANC to combat counter-revolutionaries.
CR leads tributes to Joe Slovo amid mounting tensions
Speaking at the event, SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila did not shy away from criticising the DA, labelling them as ‘hyenas gunning to finish off the ANC’.
SACP's Independent Path: A new chapter in the Tri-Partite Alliance
The decision by the SACP to contest elections stems from historical context, ongoing challenges, and a strong commitment to the socio-economic betterment of South Africa’s majority, argues the writer.
Abusive ANC’s weak leadership, GNU scrutinised at SACP congress
SACP criticises the ANC's leadership failures and announces plans to contest the 2026 local government elections independently, highlighting tensions within the tripartite alliance
Grieving Limpho Hani feels let down by the justice system
Slain SACP leader’s widow feels hard done over assassin’s deportation
Sanco, ANC smoke peace pipe, revive alliance in KZN
The South African National Civics Organisation (Sanco) has reversed its decision to sever ties with the ANC, reaffirming its commitment to the alliance in KwaZulu-Natal.
ANC’s Siboniso Duma calls for alliance unity amid tensions in KwaZulu-Natal
Siboniso Duma, ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson, calls for unity among alliance partners during a crucial lecture, highlighting the need for stronger branches and addressing recent electoral setbacks.
ANC moves to fix alliance after Sanco’s dramatic split
Amid rising tensions, the ANC seeks to mend its relationship with Sanco after the latter's dramatic split, raising questions about the future of their alliance.
GNU will end ANC’s radical and leftist heritage - Popcru
According to Popcru president, Thulani Ngwenya, the ‘complex nature’ of the GNU will ‘make it difficult to build a black agenda in South Africa’.
Solly Mapaila claims ANC is afraid of Helen Zille
In a recent video clip that went viral on social media, Zille said: ‘President Cyril Ramaphosa came up with this notion of a GNU, which he thought would be a better way of selling the concept of a coalition to his own party. ’
New attempts between MK Party and ANC to co-govern KZN
Former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party could reshape KwaZulu-Natal’s political landscape as negotiations for a new provincial government heat up, with the ANC reviewing Zuma’s expulsion appeal and key political figures switching allegiances.
Prof Bheki Mngomezulu | Failure to navigate conflict an indictment of Mbalula’s leadership
Instead of responding to the SACP’s Solly Mapaila professionally and engaging him in his capacity as the secretary-general of the ANC which leads the Tripartite Alliance, Fikile Mbalula has resorted to public criticism, writes Professor Bheki Mngomezulu.
ANC not bothered by alleged rift between Mbalula and Lesufi
Addressing the media on Monday, ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane said they met with Lesufi and said the organisation is not ‘concerned about what has happened and what is evolving. ’
ANC’s Bheki Mtolo fires a jab at SACP’s Solly Mapaila amid growing tensions
Tensions escalate between the ANC and the SACP as general-secretary Solly Mapaila faces backlash for his criticism of the ANC's coalition choices.
‘Dare touch Lesufi’: SACP calls on alliance partners to stand with Lesufi against DA provocations
The DA has demanded consequences against Lesufi for his firm grip on the steering wheel of governance in Gauteng. The party also suggested that Lesufi was defying the national orders.
‘Stop with the criticism’: ANCYL dares SACP's Mapaila to remove deployees from GNU and to form structures
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Malatji questioned the logic of Mapaila's criticism of the ANC, given that the SACP has representatives within the GNU.
EFF must join GNU now that Shivambu has gone, says Malatji
Malatji has hit back at anti-GNU forces that have suggested that the new set-up was a ‘sellout’ arrangement that sought to benefit the business community and not the citizens.