417 South Africa has been criticised for its unclear foreign policy of non-alignment. The South African Communist Party (SACP) has come to the defence of South Africa’s army chief, General Rudzana Maphwanya….
Category: Politics
ANC to debate two centres of power in Limpopo
444 Both Ramathuba and Mpe have confirmed they will stand for the position of ANC provincial chair in Limpopo. The ANC’s two centres of power are set to dominate discussions when Premier…
Cilliers Brink to stand as DA candidate for Tshwane mayor
336 Says in his acceptance speech that he will be willing to work with any other party that shares the DA’s values. Cilliers Brink will be the DA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate in…
‘They will find themselves like the PAC’: Ramaphosa takes aim at National Dialogue boycotters
385 The first national convention will put together a framework for the community-led dialogues. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at political parties, civil society organisations and high-profile foundations that chose to…
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini calls taxi and e-hailing turf war just ‘business competition’
440 Lux said he was at Maponya mall to protect it from being attacked. Soweto parliament president Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini has challenged claims of a turf war between taxi drivers and e-hailers…
Fears ANC factional battles could weaken Tshwane
413 11 ANC leaders accuse regional coordinator George Matjila of manipulating branch elections, threatening provincial election outcomes in Tshwane. The ANC Greater Tshwane regional leadership is embroiled in a factional battle that…
Ramaphosa unaware of ‘ill-advised’ Iran trip by SANDF chief – Magwenya
422 Magwenya says Ramaphosa did not know about the SANDF chief’s Iran trip. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief Rudzani…
Calls for Kolisi & Co to ‘save’ the National Dialogue, ActionSA claims convention will cost R25 million
367 The government has been accused of ‘hijacking’ the National Dialogue, leading to several prominent foundations pulling out. The South African Council of Churches (SACC) have appealed to the Imminent Persons Group…
Coalition politics reveal deep contradictions
550 The Coalition Barometer II reveals coalition governments are here to stay, but political infighting continues to undermine their effectiveness. A new study reveals that contradictions and robustness are common features among…
National Dialogue: Concerns about financial transparency and hotel bookings for delegates
390 Several foundations say that the first national convention has been rushed. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has raised renewed concerns about the funding model for the National Dialogue. This comes after the…