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What happens when the ANC loses its grip?

South Africa looks ill-prepared for a time when the ruling party no longer has credibility as a stabilising force, writes Rapule Tabane.

Agang more than window dressing for DA

Agang’s integration strengthens the DA’s claim to nonracialism, and that is something that should worry the ANC.

President Jacob Zuma and ex-top cop Bheki Cele.

Cele could delay Madonsela report on Nkandla splurge

Former police commissioner Bheki Cele wants documents and time to respond to allegations that he failed to stop wasteful expenditure at Nkandla.

Discord: Insiders claim that some regions in Jacob Zuma’s home province do not want him to return for a second term. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Will KZN leaders call Zuma out?

Rumblings of a rebellion against Jacob Zuma by a KwaZulu-Natal faction – the president’s strongest base – have unsettled the ANC.

Former president Thabo Mbeki.

Mbeki hits right notes in attack on tribalism

Apartheid-era regionalism is a pervasive and damaging mind-set among our current rulers, writes Rapule Tabane.

Former president Nelson Mandela and ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Waging war on Mandela the saint

For the black youngsters of the 1990s, it was Madiba’s role as the head of MK that gave him the respect he needed to bring peaceful reconciliation.

Government no longer has my back, says Madonsela

Thuli Madonsela suspects that the state might not support her, but that won’t deter her team.

Bills, Boers and Nkandla, it’s seriously silly

Between secrecy, controversy and infighting, election season shows no sign of slowing down, writes Rapule Tabane.

Khutsong: Brutality prevails when hope is lost

The police, community and ward forums all failed Khutsong – and then it exploded.

Cyril Ramaphosa and Jacob Zuma. (Gallo)

The real test still awaits Ramaphosa

Even if Cyril Ramaphosa emerges unscathed from Marikana he still has to win over Jacob Zuma’s supporters in the ANC, writes Rapule Tabane.

Malema gives ANC the jitters

The ruling party seems to be taking Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s claims of huge support among the youth seriously.

The Gauteng ANC reportedly asked Thabo Mbeki to win over its middle class.

Zuma may not be schooled, but he’s no fool

The president has mastered the art of quietly surprising those who snipe at his lack of education.

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki. File photo

Mokonyane: Zuma is the face of the ANC everywhere

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has criticised the ANC in Gauteng for revealing that Thabo Mbeki will be part of the party’s election campaign.

E-tolls: Zuma opted for economy over election

President Jacob Zuma has signed e-tolls into law – despite the ANC’s campaign to avoid damaging Acts before next year’s elections.

Zuma’s unease indicates tough times ahead

Despite the president’s entrenched position in the ANC, he faces two major hurdles in the future.

Zuma opens up on Syria, Phiyega before jetting to Russia

President Jacob Zuma has praised national police commissioner Riah Phiyega and called on countries to rely on the UN to intervene in Syria.

Mugabe win puts Zuma in Catch-22

President Jacob Zuma will bear the brunt of his perceived sidelining of Robert Mugabe and Zanu-PF.

Election 2014: Let the games begin

The election season is almost here. Any political party that takes it lightly may ultimately pay the price.

Zuma’s in a 2014 state of mind

The president believes his Cabinet shuffle will make all the difference ahead of April’s election, writes Rapule Tabane.

Connie September
2013 – 2014

Connie September’s surprise rise

The naming of Connie September, best remembered as chairperson of the September Commission, as housing minister has not been universally welcomed.