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Nkululeko Dunga, the EFF provincial chairperson, secured an MEC position and will be sworn in as a member of the Gauteng provincial legislature. Photo: Twitter/EFF

EFF wins Gauteng war over ANC

Nkululeko Dunga is back in the provincial executive after the ANC agreed to an EFF MEC post, marking a major step in coalition politics before the 2026 elections

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34 new political parties have been registered since the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections

The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote

  • Eyaaz
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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. (File photo)

ANC in Free State eyes former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Leaders in the ANC believe that figures like Ndlozi could inject the necessary energy and expertise to drive renewal and build confidence in the party

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. (File photo)

EFF removes provincial leaders from deployment for violating pre-conference rules

Backers of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are removed from deployment before the party’s elective conference

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila

SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent

SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it

  • Eyaaz
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According to the party’s discussion document, emphasis will be placed on dealing with internal factionalism, where loyalty to individuals and lobby groups often takes precedence over loyalty to the organisation. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections

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