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The ANC’s top six, including Magashule, stepped back from the statement the secretary general issued on a review of the mandate of the central bank on Tuesday which led to the row. (Alet Pretorius/Gallo)

ANC withdraws motion to debate nationalisation of Reserve Bank

At the ANC’s 54th national conference, the party’s economic transformation committee resolved that the SARB should be nationalised

Order: Suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s fightback is underway. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Ace Magashule unfazed by Senzo Mchunu appointment

Magashule and Mchunu were at the centre of a dramatic race for the position of secretary general at the party’s December 2017 elective conference.

The strike

Expect more tax increases this budget

R51-billion needed to close Treasury revenue gap

A number of Sihle Zikalala’s allies are staring at the axe.

ANC KwaZulu-Natal pledges allegiance to Ramaphosa

The province had backed Ramaphosa’s rival for the ANC presidency in December

Godlimpi warned that even though current polls showed the ANC winning 48% of the vote next year with Cyril Ramaphosa as president, that figure was not guaranteed if the governing party could not resolve the electricity crunch.
(Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko)

The ANC will need to rise from the ashes

The tensions within the party itself must be overcome if it is to succeed in reinventing itself

The ANC and SACP have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

SACP: ANC must show us love or we may just go it alone

The SACP says the commitment the ANC shows towards the tripartite alliance will determine whether the SACP opts to contest the 2019 elections

Although he had been in power for just over a year when the country went to the polls, owing to the early recall of his predecessor, Jacob Zuma (R), in February 2018, the election of the ANC was a stamp of approval for Cyril Ramaphosa (L) to lead South Africa through a sound domestic and foreign policy.

Silili takes bull by the horns

Cyril Ramaphosa seems to be on the way to uniting a fractious ANC. But he’s got a rough road to travel before he can claim any victories.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa received a rapturous welcome on Saturday morning as he stepped on stage with the party’s new top leadership and national executive committee.

Ramaphosa: South Africa is open for investment

Ramaphosa also reiterated the ANC’s adoption of a resolution to expropriate land without compensation.

The SACP was the first South African political party to call for a judicial commission of inquiry into state capture

SACP won’t bow to ANC in 2018

If the ANC does not redesign the way the alliance operates, the SACP has a standing resolution to contest elections without the governing party.

(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Is the ANC bent on radical policies?

A closer look at the resolution of the ANC, shows that it won’t undertake a radical economic transformation agenda as suggested by media reports.

Momberg, who appeared in court for less than five minutes on Monday, was granted R2 000 bail in August. (Gallo Images)

ANC at 106: Asking for South Africa’s love back

Winning South Africa’s "love back" is key to regaining the ANC’s status and emerging victorious in the 2019 elections says Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa

What does Ramaphosa’s victory mean for South Africa’s economy?

Brought to its knees by the recklessness of the Zuma presidency, the economy needs a new deal and Cyril Ramaphosa needs to act quickly to make a mark

Jacob Zuma made a number of statements that seemed veiled allusions to various political developments.

Why Ramaphosa won’t be able to deliver three urgent fixes South Africa needs

Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the leadership of the ANC. But he may not be able to clean up the mess left by his predecessor.

Oh well: Senzo Mchunu received the most branch nominations for secretary general. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Senzo yields but the fight goes on

Delegates who were barred from voting have vowed to take the matter to the high court

Editorial: It’s dangerous to other foreigners (Photo Archive)

Editorial: ANC members are not just voting cattle

‘ANC members charted the course. They mattered’

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi this week confirmed that the Hawks were investigating the bribery claims against Zuma

It’s over. The damage must be fixed

The question is: Can the disparate leadership pull together to save the party — and the country?

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has urged eligible citizens to make use of its online registration platform to minimise long queues .
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Zuma now firmly in the firing line

The ANC’s new national executive and integrity committee will be able to call him to account

ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa

Populism wins out at Nasrec

While the question of the Reserve Bank’s state-ownership appeared a done deal before the conference commenced, the resolution on land was unforeseen.

The incoming NEC has also called on to look at extending the support given to the families of former MK combatants.

The role of the defence sector in unlocking economic opportunities

Sub-committee chairperson David Mahlobo said, in particular, the ANC would look at creating industrialisation opportunities.

National Treasury has argued that removing medical aid tax credits would hurt low income earners.

ANC looks to axe medical aid tax credits, expand National Health Insurance

The ruling party says it’s time to get serious about funding and rolling out South Africa’s universal access to healthcare plan.