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Challenging the suspension: Mbali Shinga, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for social development. Photo: KwaZulu-Natal Province

Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process

The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli.  Photo: Mbuso Kunene

Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence

A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned

Mmabatho Mokoena, has been found guilty of extorting 60% of the salaries of at least three of the party’s parliamentary employees and according to a source, she claimed it was for party leader Jacob Zuma.
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MK party’s move to usurp power in KwaZulu-Natal gains momentum

The MK party is believed to be courting the ANC, promising that if it supports the motion, some MECs will retain their positions

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli.  Photo: Mbuso Kunene

KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP

Jacob Zuma’s party has submitted a motion of no confidence against premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party

Tensions escalate: KZN provincial task team spokesperson Fanle Sibisi and coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu. Photo: Sandile Motha

ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition

Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. Photo: Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

MK party president, Jacob Zuma. (Busi Lethole)

One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal

Provincial convener Willies Mchunu says the party needs to start building its structures from scratch

IFP cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi

Politics — and money — torpedo Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s Ulundi office move

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli says Buthelezi already has offices in Durban and Pietermartizburg

The ANC and SACP have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla

The parties have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

Infighting has plagued the NFP since the death of founder Zanele Magwaza-Msibi in 2021.
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National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime

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KZN Premier Thami Ntuli

KwaZulu-Natal unity government politically stable, but lean financial times lie ahead

Premier Thami Ntuli says the province will have to cut spending by R150 million a year to get out of the red

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes. (National Freedom Party/ Facebook)

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes. (National Freedom Party/ Facebook)

KwaZulu-Natal unity government under threat from renewed infighting in National Freedom Party

The party’s single seat holds the balance of power in the province This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Opposition parties dismiss Gauteng premier Lesufi’s economic plans as pie in the sky

The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli.  Photo: Mbuso Kunene

Economic growth, social inclusion at the centre of KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli’s first state of the province address

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Honest day’s work: Pieter Groenewald, the new minister of correctional affairs, wants prisoners to earn their keep. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty

New Ooms sweep clean

Down in the kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is also cleaning house

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes. (National Freedom Party/ Facebook)

Internal NFP battle threatens KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unity

National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes has been interdicted from suspending 15 senior party members

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and new sports minister, Gayton McKenzie  during the swearing-in ceremony of the new national executive members at Cape Town International Convention Centre on July 03, 2024.  (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola

Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

New Gauteng government vulnerable without an outright majority

But there is solace in the fact that the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe party are unlikely to ever agree with the Democratic Alliance