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Ward 1 in eThekwini has a long history of wielding political power – now it’s backing Zweli Mkhize

Politics

Ward 1 in eThekwini has a long history of wielding political power – now it’s backing Zweli Mkhize

By Cyril Madlala

Road to 2024: EFF makes a splash in local poll, but no red wave

South Africa

Road to 2024: EFF makes a splash in local poll, but no red wave

By Wayne Sussman

King of the coloured people, Gayton McKenzie, takes multiple coalition calls

Politics

King of the coloured people, Gayton McKenzie, takes multiple coalition calls

By Ferial Haffajee

The devils they know: Small parties eye coalition pay dirt at expense of battered ANC and DA

Politics

The devils they know: Small parties eye coalition pay dirt at expense of battered ANC and DA

By Wayne Sussman

Kingmaker with an eye on mayoral chain: Al Jama-ah says it won’t budge on its goals

Politics

Kingmaker with an eye on mayoral chain: Al Jama-ah says it won’t budge on its goals

By Suné Payne