political strategylatest news & developments
DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille. (@Our_DA/X)

Zille dismisses claims of a rift between her and Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
Uncertainty: Despite party members showing full support for EFF leader Julius Malema in public, party leaders have said in private that his conviction has unsettled Red Beret supporters. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes

The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Plan of action: Michael Beaumont, chairperson of ActionSA, says the party wants to build on its success ahead of the local government elections in 2026. Photo: Gallo Images

ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains

The party wants to use its growing influence in Gauteng metros to consolidate its presence

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
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
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

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. (Papi Morake/Gallo Images)

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way

Ekurhuleni’s ANC plans to exclude the Economic Freedom Fighters and bring in the Democratic Alliance, plus Patriotic Alliance and ActionSA

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
An ANC volunteer gets ready to erect posters of party president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg, prior to South Africa’s May 29 elections. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)

South Africa needs a ‘no-alition’ confidence-and-supply arrangement for government stability

The loss of an outright majority for the ANC should not be considered a panacea which promises to alleviate all our political and economic woes

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema is expected to announce the disbandment of Limpop structures after the national coalition negotiations conclude later this month. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

EFF to disband Limpopo structures after decline in election support

The provincial leadership has been singled out over the loss after it defied the orders not to contest the provincial elective conference 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

  • Eyaaz
1 min read