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MK Party prepares for its first anniversary
As Jacob Zuma’s MK Party gears up for its first anniversary, questions abound about whether the party will be able to sustain its growing influence in the coming years.
ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile leads campaign to reclaim Msunduzi’s ward 2
As the ANC and its rivals lock horns in Msunduzi, the outcome of the by-elections could signal shifting allegiances in the ward 2. Will the ANC regain its stronghold, or will the IFP solidify its position?
ANC’s Siboniso Duma calls for alliance unity amid tensions in KwaZulu-Natal
Siboniso Duma, ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson, calls for unity among alliance partners during a crucial lecture, highlighting the need for stronger branches and addressing recent electoral setbacks.
Mavundla remains the leader of ABC party after his court victory
Philani Mavundla’s leadership of the Abantu Batho Congress is reaffirmed after a court ruling dismisses a challenge from a rival faction, marking a significant victory in the ongoing internal party disputes.
Electoral Court dismisses DA’s claims Ramaphosa used pre-election address to canvas for ANC
The DA took Ramaphosa to court over his address, accusing him of using state resources to canvas for the ANC.
Independent candidate Andrew Akkers scoops Durban’s Ward 34 from DA
Andrew Akkers has been voted in as councillor Ward 34, one of eThekwini Municipality’s biggest wards.
Party hopper scores top Allied Movement 4 Change Party position
The Allied Movement 4 Change Party (AM4C) appointed Sindi Mashinini-Maphumulo as caretaker leader ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
LIVE: President Ramaphosa delivers Opening of Parliament Address
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday 18 July 2024 convene a joint sitting of the newly established two Houses of Parliament to deliver the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) for the Seventh Administration.
Zuma says MKP has evidence ‘the size of an elephant’ to back its IEC vote-rigging claims
In some of their claims, the party had alleged that over 9. 3 million votes were unaccounted for.
Two MK Party strongmen lash out at ‘captured’ courts after judgment
This stemmed from the pair being found guilty of inciting violence following their scathing public utterances ahead of the May 29 elections – where they threatened there would be “anarchy” in the country – if the MKP or its leader, former president Jacob Zuma, were barred from contesting the watershed elections.
Social media reacts as MK Party backtracks on election results case
Public reactions have been mixed over Umkhonto weSizwe Party withdrawing its case at the Electoral Court.
Mngxitama party hopping: EFF, BLF and now, sworn-in MKP parly member
Mngxitama’s return as an MP follows after a nine-year break when he was expelled from the Red Berets in 2015 due to internal disputes.
IEC confirms no ballots were taken after group storms Booysen’s warehouse
The IEC has thanked police for their swift response after a group of close to 40 people tried to force their way into the commission’s Booysen’s storage facility.
WATCH: Probe under way after group storms IEC warehouse, demands to see ballot papers
Police are investigating a case of intimidation after a group of close to 40 people stormed the IEC warehouse in Gauteng, demanding to see election ballot papers.
No to National Assembly yes to Provincial Legislatures, MK Party confirms members will be sworn in
MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said they would not send their MPs to the National Assembly as they were still protesting the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) election results and would continue to pursue it.
MK Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo dealt another court blow
Meanwhile, the MKP “recognised” the leadership said would lay perjury charges against Khumalo for lying under oath.
JUST IN: Electoral Court dismisses Khumalo’s bid to be reinstated as MK Party leader, says Zuma is the leader
The order continued to say that a punitive costs order against Khumalo is the most appropriate way of censuring his conduct and sending a message to the public that making false statements under oath and abuse of this court's process will not be countenanced.
Parliament clips MK Party’s wings ahead of Friday’s first sitting
After threatening to derail the first sitting of the seventh Parliament through a court interdict and indicating that it would boycott the meeting, the MKP’s 58 MPs had their flights to, and accommodation in, Cape Town cancelled.
‘Expelled’ MK Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo plans to defy Zuma and attend first sitting of parliament
MKP has indicated that its 58 elected members, who are expected to occupy seats in the National Assembly, will boycott and not attend the first sitting.
Parliament cancels Zuma's MK Party flights and accommodation arrangements ahead of National Assembly sitting
This is as Parliament is currently organising flights and accommodation for about 400 Members of Parliament (MPs) who are set to attend the first sitting next week Monday.
Umzumbe: ANC and MKP set for another mammoth battle in by-elections
Six of 12 by-elections will be held in Umzumbe Local Municipality, on the south coast, where former ANC councillors are now back to haunt the party as MK Party councillor candidates.
NFP’s single seat decider in hung KZN
National Freedom Party secretary-general Canaan Mdletshe said they will not betray the people by going into a coalition with the DA.
Zuma takes a swipe at Ramaphosa
Without mentioning his successor, Ramaphosa by name, Zuma charged: “We now have a person who does not care about the people. Who stole money and stashed it in a mattress but we cleared of any wrongdoing. He is an unrepentant thief,” said Zuma, speaking in isiZulu on Saturday.
Gender parity dealt a cruel blow by incoming government
We must acknowledge the importance of women in leadership, particularly in SA, where women have been critical to the plight for independence, and the construction of our democracy
Political parties go to back to drawing board after missing the mark
Independent candidate in the general elections Zackie Achmat will take a small political break after failing to get enough votes to secure a seat in the National Assembly.