OPINION by Imraan Buccus This April 27th sees South Africa at a crossroads. The vehicles gathering at the intersection want to drive the country in entirely opposite directions. Quite how we arrived at his point is not difficult to unravel. Where once the ANC had a singular vision and mission,[…]
African National Congress (ANC) NEC member Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says if members of the party continue to be attacked by the opposition, members of the party should protect them. Dlamini-Zuma was speaking at an ANC Cadres briefing in Sasolburg in the Free State. She says this is not the first time[…]
President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday said he would resign with an open heart if the ANC wanted him to resign immediately. “There is a few more months left before my task as president ends. In December, a new president will be elected. I don’t know who it will be, the[…]
“If not wanting Zuma is racist‚ then we are proud racists‚” EFF leader Julius Malema told an tens of thousands of marchers at the Union Buildings. President Jacob Zuma steps down as president. EFF leader Julius Malema started his speech at the Union Buildings in Pretoria by praising leaders of[…]
A group of ANC supporters have gathered at the party’s headquarters in central Johannesburg on Friday morning. Umkhonto We Sizwe veterans and ANC Youth League members vowed to defend Luthuli House, amid a number of protesters against President Jacob Zuma. A number of buses filled with supporters and a massive[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) says it’s deeply concerned about the impact of the current political developments in the country. Amid vociferous calls by religious leaders and civil society for President Jacob Zuma to resign, the MJC said the current political turmoil is unprecedented in the country’s history. In its[…]
The South African Communist Party has dropped a bombshell on its alliance partner the African National Congress, calling on the governing party to choose between the country and, the wealthy and politically connected Gupta family. This comes as President Jacob Zuma’s decision to reshuffle his Cabinet on Thursday has been[…]
President Jacob Zuma is becoming increasingly isolated as his deputy, senior ANC figures, and alliance partners lead an open rebellion against his latest cabinet reshuffle. Nationwide mass protests, some organised by political formations allied to the ANC, are being planned to pressure Zuma to step down. Opposition parties the DA[…]
Jacob Zuma is considering offering to step down next year, at least 12 months before his term as South African president ends, under a deal with opponents in his ruling party that would see Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan leave office now, two senior party sources said. Zuma is due to be[…]
By Trevior Manuel There cannot be many leaders in the world, regardless of the sector they serve in, who are as adored and revered as Ahmed Kathrada was — a fact made all the more remarkable, as this came despite his determination to remain beneath the radar. Uncle Kathy’s leadership[…]
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