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Bruised but Unbroken: ANC vows to serve KZN people despite MK, IFP by-election blows
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it won’t hold any grudges against the people of the province after losing three out of five recent by-elections and will continue working to serve the community.
No Sacred Cows: MK Party targets 'lavish lifestyle' of South African judges
uMkhonto weSizwe Party demands full asset disclosures, regular lifestyle audits, and questions judicial immunity from public scrutiny.
Jeff Radebe: ANC always suspected apartheid regime assassinated Luthuli and Mxenge
ANC KwaZulu-Natal convenor Jeff Radebe reveals the party has always suspected apartheid-era assassinations in the deaths of anti-apartheid icons Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge.
PICS: Jacob Zuma celebrates 83rd birthday with MaKhumalo, MaNgema and MK Party supporters
The former president turned 83 on Saturday and was surrounded by his wives MaKhumalo, MaNgema among others.
DA contests legality of Budget due to unfair VAT increase
The Democratic Alliance has filed a legal challenge against the upcoming VAT increase, arguing it will unfairly burden South Africans already struggling with high living costs.
DA challenges legality of Budget 2025 in court, citing unfair VAT hike
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking a stand against the planned VAT increase set for May 1, filing papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge its legality. This move follows the recent approval of the 2025 fiscal framework, which the DA argues will unfairly burden South Africans already facing financial difficulties.
MK Party calls for extension of spaza shop registration deadline due to communication gaps
The MKP calls for an extension on spaza shop registration, arguing that many South African shop owners remain unaware.
MK Party's Bonginkosi Khanyile breaks his silence from a jail cell: 'I am strong'
Bonginkosi Khanyile claims to have fought against Jacob Zuma's unjust treatment in the July 2021 unrest.
South Africa's load shedding crisis: Political outrage over Stage 6
Political parties in South Africa express outrage over the rapid escalation of load shedding from Stage 3 to Stage 6, calling for urgent reforms in the electricity supply sector.
‘Apology to Zuma, but not to Shivambu’: Netizens slam Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s 'half-baked' apology
The MK Party’s Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s apology to Floyd Shivambu has sparked debate on social media with users wondering why her rants are still up.
SONA LIVE Debate | AfriForum, SANDF, US-SA relations top agenda as MPs sit to question Ramaphosa's address
Many political parties have asked Ramaphosa to act quickly against AfriForum, which is being accused of treason, even though some may voice support for the president and his speech.
Jacob Zuma threatens Duduzile with expulsion from MK after expletive-laden attack on Floyd Shivambu
In a statement issued after midnight, Zuma warned Duduzile that if she fails to comply with the directive then this will result in immediate consequences, including the summary termination of her membership. This included recalling all her party responsibilities.
'This is politics, it’s a contest': MK Party supporters rally as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces July unrest charges
Hundreds of MK Party supporters, dressed in party colours, have descended on the Durban Magistrate's Court where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism incitement charges linked to the deadly July 2021 unrest.
'Congratulations my boy!': Proud moment for Malema as eldest son Ratanang earns bachelor’s degree pass in 2024 matric results
Mushavi Ratanang Malema, the son of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema, has made his father proud for passing his matric with outstanding marks that earned him a bachelor’s degree pass.
2024, the year that EFF bled green
EFF leader Julius Malema labelled Jacob Zuma a corrupt leader and said he will never work with him. This is because the former statesman wanted the EFF and other parties to close their organisation and unite under the MKP.
Julius Malema says 'Danko' to EFF supporters, but his grammar sparks mockery on social media, users asking ‘You won? What?’
Although EFF’s president Julius Malema expressed his gratitude to the members of the red overalls for their continued support throughout the year despite the challenges, his grammatical errors has sparked criticism from social media users.
‘We are a party of the people and we know that we give hope to the people,’ says MK Party's Nhlamulo Ndhlela
The Nhlamulo Ndhlela, in a powerful speech, reflected on the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the party’s journey, reaffirming its commitment to restoring hope, reclaiming the country’s resources, and empowering the people of South Africa.
MK Party celebrates first anniversary: No sign of EFF but ATM members came out in their numbers to support
MK Party celebrates its first anniversary at Moses Mabhida Stadium, witnessing strong attendance from the ATM while the EFF's absence raises questions about unity within the progressive caucus.
A year of MK Party: Sea of green, gold, and black fill up Moses Mabhida Stadium for first anniversary
Jubilant sounds reverberate throughout the Moses Mabhida Stadium, as supporters old and young alike reaffirm their commitment to the party’s mission.
Thabazimbi municipality’s new Mayor, Tumisang Pilane, promises improved service delivery
Tumisang Pinane of the African National Congress in Limpopo, promises to address service delivery issues at the troubled Thabazimbi local municipality after being elected as a mayor.
EFF leadership elections: Godrich Gardee set to replace Floyd Shivambu, according to sources
Godrich Gardee is hinted to fill up Floyd Shivambu’s deputy position following his (Shivambu) defection to uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party beating Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to it, sources reveal.
‘Leave me alone,’ says Malema on deputy president position amid Shivambu’s MKP exit
EFF president Julius Malema, has refused to explain the qualities of the person who should fill in the deputy president position amid Floyd Shivambu’s exit to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) party, saying that it will lead to accusations of favouring other people.
‘I have no personal knowledge of tragic incident’: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation boss to be quizzed over death of his comrades
Balton’s comrades, Yusuf Akhalwaya and Prakash Napier died tragically in Joburg, in December 1989, when a limpet mine bomb, carried by Prakash, exploded prematurely.
We have a duty to support new Government
For Ramaphosa and the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet he appointed on Sunday night, this journey into the unknown is a call to action for the benefit of all South Africans, irrespective of the political colours they wear.
MK Party Youth League slams GNU alliance between ANC and DA as ‘political greed’
The MK Party Youth League condemns the ANC and Democratic Alliance coalition as a betrayal of democratic values and a revival of apartheid-era ideologies, urging South African youth to resist.