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Red-letter day: Leader of the EFF Julius Malema. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

Challenge: EFF leader Julius Malema is facing opposition. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

Rebellion is brewing in the EFF

Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and  Julius Malema at the Alexandra Freedom Day Rally on April 27, 2024. (Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

Zuma’s desire to remain an ANC member can’t be going down all that well in the MK party, especially in the Kingdom, its stronghold and the source of its national political presence. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

A lit Christmas at Nxamalala awaits

The state capture squad are all back on the public payroll, so there’s plenty to celebrate

Former EFF secretary general Godrich Gardee. (Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla)

With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race

Party leader Julius Malema seems set to maintain control at the Economic Freedom Fighters elective conference

The parties highlighted Mashatile’s experience in navigating South Africa’s complex political landscape.
(Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Minor parties back Mashatile for post-Ramaphosa GNU leadership

They believe the deputy president has the political acumen and experience to maintain the fragile alliance

Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command leader Sihle Lonzi. (X)

EFF student leader Sihle Lonzi to replace Mkhwebane in parliament

Lonzi, who has been openly critical of Floyd Shivambu, will be parachuted to parliament after reviving the EFF student wing

Former EFF Limpopo chairperson Tshilidzi Maraga

EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga

The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

Economic Freedom Fighters chairperson Veronica Mente. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Veronica Mente is first EFF leader to throw hat into ring for reelection

The national chairperson has called on EFF delegates to nominate hard workers for party posts at the December elective conference This content is restricted to registered users…

Behind the glitz ‘n glamour: The Economic Freedom Fighters’ 10th anniversary celebrations at FNB Stadium were spoiled by the exclusion of representatives who had not organised buses. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Growing EFF faction wants Shivambu to take over from Malema

Talk of discontent in the party over Julius Malema’s leadership and a split between him and his deputy has been dismissed by the commander-in-chief

Wary: Despite reassurances from President Cyril Ramaphosa that there was no plot against him, Deputy President Paul Mashatile (above) remains vigilant. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Paul Mashatile still watches his back

The deputy president has said his life was at risk before the ANC elections and some still want to oust him

DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photo: Getty Images

DA releases rules of engagement for its elective conference

Candidates vying for top positions in the DA will undergo rigorous vetting including audits of their financial records

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will likely be top of the list of those who will get the chop.

2023 Ramaphosa will speed to discipline

President Cyril Ramaphosa finally has the top seven he has always wanted to push forward with his agenda

Supporters of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa take part in the 55th National Conference of the ANC at NASREC in Johannesburg on December 16, 2022. (Photo by Luca SOLA / AFP)

Analysis | Ramaphosa will pay a heavy policy price for his victory

The president’s leadership strategy of trying to unite opposing groups within the ANC through key appointments across the board has failed

The ANC’s membership has dropped by more than 33% since its previous elective conference in December 2017. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years

Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture

The ANC’s 55th National Conference is taking place at Nasrec. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Overheard at Nasrec: Day two of the ANC conference, 17 December

Speakers line up for debate amid loud support for Zweli Mkhize, while the Ramaphosa faction chants — ‘be patient, he’s not going anywhere’

Sweating: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election as ANC president might not be certain. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?

Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces

The South African Reserve Bank has hiked the repo rate by a less-than-forecast 25 basis points. (Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius)

Restructure Reserve Bank ownership, but do so cautiously, says ANC

The ruling party has repeated its proposal to nationalise the central bank’s ownership and mandate, but says it must be done in a way that is conscious of costs

A vendor reacts as she displays merchandise for sale during the second day of the 55th National Conference of the ANC at NASREC in Johannesburg on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)

Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia

Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates