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Moment of truth: EFF leader Julius Malema says the charges against him are politically motivated. Photo: EFF

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

(Graphic: John McCann)

National Dialogue gains inclusion as activists step in after foundations exit

The special project manager at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation said legacy foundations were talking to civil society on how to take the project back from the government and political parties

President Cyril Ramaphosa.Photo: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Ramaphosa: National Dialogue will launch ‘a million conversations’ about SA’s problems

President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Photo: Madelene Cronje

Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech

Last year, the finance minister hinted there would be tax increases in 2025

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. (File photo)

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from EFF

His departure follows verbal attacks from Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema

ActionSA president
HermanMashaba
and Forum 4 Service Delivery founder, Dr. Mbahare Kekana, who is now the ActionSA deputy president, at the signing of the merger agreement on Wednesday. (X)

ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections

Herman Mashaba has created a deputy position for Forum 4 Service Delivery founder Mbahare Johannes Kekana as part of the agreement

Neither Malema or Zuma, who wield significant influence within their respective parties, has taken any steps to mend the rift. (File photos)

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Government of National Unity cabinet late on Sunday night. (Elmond Jiyane)

Good to govern: After a month of waiting, Ramaphosa finally appoints his unity cabinet

Key security cluster ministries are dominated by the president’s allies in the ANC

The ANC integrity commission faces backlash over allegations of factional targeting in Limpopo. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Elections 2024: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West under pressure to deliver for ANC

The secretaries of the three provinces have cited weakness and nonexistence of opposition parties as reasons they can deliver more than 70% of votes in each province