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DA leader John Steenhuisen. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Steenhuisen ‘not worried’ about DA leadership challenges, says congress is a year away

The Democratic Alliance leader said speculation he is facing a leadership challenge ahead of the 2026 elective congress is a ‘fantasy’ aimed at sowing division

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
uBaba has plenty of room for his guests in the rondavels that were built as part of the “security upgrade” at his homestead back in 2009. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

A lit Christmas at Nxamalala awaits

The state capture squad are all back on the public payroll, so there’s plenty to celebrate

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
In the race: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the former Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Supporters are backing Ndlozi to challenge incumbent Marshall Dlamini as the battle hots up

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Some branches in the province have accused Maloyi of purging those who did not support him at the provincial elective conference where he was elected as chairperson, but he insisted this was “far from the truth”.

ANC North West chairperson Nono Maloyi denies running provincial government ‘from the comfort of his home’

Critics have accused Maloyi of creating two power centres in the province, potentially weakening the ANC’s position in legislature

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema gives a news conference following the South African national, provincial and regional elections results from the Results Operation Centre in Midrand, Gauteng on 1 June 2024. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Malema vows his EFF presidency is not under threat

The defiant leader says the EFF would prefer to form a coalition with the ANC than anyone else

  • Eyaaz
2 min read