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Newly appointed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party parliament chief whip Colleen Makhubele

New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF

Colleen Makhubele said fixing the relationship was important for the wellbeing of the progressive caucus in parliament

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Storm waters cascade off the mountain above Kalk Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Cape Town, South Africa’s tourism hub, and the surrounding Western Cape province have been battered by torrential rains, howling winds and bush fires that caused extensive damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure. (Photo by Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance

As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
The 14-day period to form a government is one of the issues that has been identified as a stumbling block in the formation of well-considered and stable coalitions. (Esa Alexander/Sowetan/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa

As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights

  • Des Erasmus
9 min read
Former president Thabo Mbeki has laid the blame for South Africa’s energy crisis at the feet of his successor Jacob Zuma (Photo by Kyodo News Stills via Getty Images)

Vote 2024 | Mbeki, Zuma and Eskom

Mbeki said it would be dishonest not to mention that some of the negative developments in the country’s governance over the 30 years of democracy were a result of negative actions by members of the ruling ANC.

  • Scott Peter Smith