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2024 national elections

Party-hopper Bongani Baloyi the latest political leader to join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party

Politics

Party-hopper Bongani Baloyi the latest political leader to join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party

By Queenin Masuabi

Ramulifho ditches DA, citing critical party inconsistencies, and sets sail with Rise Mzansi

South Africa

Ramulifho ditches DA, citing critical party inconsistencies, and sets sail with Rise Mzansi

By Queenin Masuabi

ANC veterans in Limpopo accuse provincial leaders of ‘incessant interference’ in candidate list process

Politics

ANC veterans in Limpopo accuse provincial leaders of ‘incessant interference’ in candidate list process

By Queenin Masuabi

ANC struggles to rouse troops following poor branch turnout for MP and MPL nomination process

South Africa

ANC struggles to rouse troops following poor branch turnout for MP and MPL nomination process

By Queenin Masuabi

South Africa’s electoral reform – a missed opportunity (Episode 1)

Politics

South Africa’s electoral reform – a missed opportunity (Episode 1)

By Lawrence Hamilton

ATM’s spiritual father blesses party leader with a Mercedes-Benz at fifth anniversary bash

South Africa

ATM’s spiritual father blesses party leader with a Mercedes-Benz at fifth anniversary bash

By Queenin Masuabi

DA weighing up working with ANC to find common ground on coalition legislation - Chief Whip

South Africa

DA weighing up working with ANC to find common ground on coalition legislation - Chief Whip

By Queenin Masuabi

Grand Coalition 2024? Veterans League's Snuki Zikalala suggests DA is better partner for ANC

Politics

Grand Coalition 2024? Veterans League's Snuki Zikalala suggests DA is better partner for ANC

By Queenin Masuabi

The DA’s big-time, on-time congress felt refreshingly normal in disturbed times

South Africa

The DA’s big-time, on-time congress felt refreshingly normal in disturbed times

By Stephen Grootes

Mpho Phalatse vs John Steenhuisen – who will win?

South Africa

Mpho Phalatse vs John Steenhuisen – who will win?

By Ferial Haffajee