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Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?

By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery

Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng premier and co-convenor of the ANC in the province. Photo: X

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

The ANC in Gauteng believes it is on track to secure at least 40% of the vote in the 2026 local government elections (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Mbalula targeting Lesufi in ‘proxy battle’ ahead of 2027 ANC conference

Sources say Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi is not a threat to the ANC secretary general, but could be collateral damage

The president of the ANC Veterans League Snuki Zikalala.

ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria

The veterans league wants the vetting to be done on every card carrying ANC member and those who wish to join the party

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EDITORIAL: Blaming migrants not on

Blaming foreigners for a nation’s problems is a tactic beloved of populist and nationalist politicians everywhere

In 2009, the ANC took 63.97% of the vote in the province, capitalising on the wave of popularity of then party president Jacob Zuma.(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Elections 2019: No final results yet

The ANC’s hold on Gauteng remains tenuous as counting continues

Gauteng premier David Makhura. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Makhura and e-tolls: A lesson in repetition

Premier David Makhura has repeatedly called for e-tolls to be scrapped but has not given a plan in the last three State of the Province Addresses

Mahlangu was hauled before the integrity committee for her role in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of at least 144 psychiatric patients. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Mahlangu and Hlongwa to remain members of ANC Gauteng PEC

​Embattled ANC Gauteng leaders Qedani Mahlangu and Brian Hlongwa are to remain members of the party’s PEC, the ANC in the province said

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hlongwa said he requested the party “to relieve me from the position and duties of the chief whip”. (Felix Dlangamandla/Gallo Images)

Brian Hlongwa steps down as ANC chief whip in Gauteng legislature

Hlongwa was implicated in a report by the SIU into corrupt activities to the tune of R1.2-billion during his tenure as health MEC

ANC Gauteng deputy Panyaza Lesufi says political parties in Tshwane and Johannesburg had spent more discussing motions of no confidence than “serving our people”. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

ANC wants ‘fresh elections’ for Johannesburg and Tshwane metros

The ANC is of the view that the Tshwane municipality was not functional and needed assistance

“There was an offer from Saudi to invest in Denel, not buy a stake. At some point we did consider it, but we did not come [to] any conclusion,” Sisulu said. (David Harrison/M&G)

‘Do the right thing’

The ANC’s Gauteng secretary says ‘revolutionary morality’ demands that the controversial leaders must put people first

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (Oupa Nkosi)

Mr Nice Guy boosts ANC’s Gauteng race

Panyaza Lesufi’s focus is on the poor, and on what the ANC needs to do to win back unhappy voters

Labour federation Cosatu, like many progressive South Africans, is concerned by the plight of workers at the Mail & Guardian — and this legendary newspaper itself.

Makhura’s problem: His provincial committee

Makhura reportedly supported a group that backed former Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau as his deputy

Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the province would do whatever is needed to address the shortage of additional space and beds to accommodate the rising Covid-19 admissions in hospitals.

No Cabinet shake-ups because of leadership contest — Makhura

‘There shall be no MEC who is changed because they have a different view from me’

Survival tactics: David Makhura knows that e-tolls erode support for his party

Lobbying ends now — Makhura tells Gauteng ANC

Newly elected ANC Gauteng chairperson David Makhura has called for an end to lobby groups and ill-discipline in the province

ANC members can’t vote with their conscience in motion of no confidence – Magashule

Magashule urges ANC members to resolve issues internally

“Unity is not just going to happen because we come together, sit together, walk together and go out there, it’s a process,” says ANC SG

Lesufi elected to ANC Gauteng’s second most powerful position

Lesufi narrowly defeated economic development MEC Lebogang Maile to become the ANC in Gauteng’s deputy chairperson

Gauteng premier David Makhura. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Acting no more: Makhura elected ANC Gauteng chair

With Makhura elected, the deputy chairperson has become the most sought-after position in the ANC Gauteng