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Forecast: EFF leader Julius Malema says there will be no outright winner in any of the metros, except in Cape Town, opening the way for no party to win decisively in the national elections either. Photo: EFF

Malema: The future of South Africa is the EFF, ANC and MK Party

The EFF leader said the ANC should know that it would never win the elections outright in the foreseeable future

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led the charge against the latest version of the 2025 Budget, dismissing it as an “austerity budget” that offers no meaningful relief to poor and working-class South Africans.

Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties

The EFF criticises it as ‘unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending ‘unchecked government spending’

Voter education, combined with democratic civic education, must be compulsory at all levels of education, from nursery school to higher education.

Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about social grants

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

The Ipid report, which the Mail & Guardian has seen, states that no injuries or complaints by individuals were lodged with Ipid following the incident at the Sassa office in Bellville.

‘Police lifestyle audits are needed’

Police portfolio committee chair Francois Beukman says the arrest of an officer for the alleged theft of firearms highlights the need for audits

Unions such as Numsa accuse Cosatu of trying to delay the Vavi debate.

EFF Mogale City councillors to be punished – Malema

Last week, at least seven EFF councillors attended a council meeting in the small West Rand municipality and voted with the ANC

FF Plus party leader Pieter Mulder.

​Mulder steps down as FF Plus leader

He had been in Parliament this year for an uninterrupted 28 years, making him the MP with the longest continuous service period.

ANC deputy chief whip Doris Dlakuda accused the opposition of acting in bad faith after they walked out of the Nkandla committee.

Opposition walks out of Nkandla committee

Opposition parties say they will not be part of a process that shields President Jacob Zuma from liability for abuse of state funds.

Red alert: Julius Malema and his Economic Freedom Fighters are highly authoritarian in nature

This land is MY land: EFF and FF+ trade slings and arrows

A raucous exchange over who stole whose land led to the eviction of EFF MPs from Parliament – after which ANC leaders took up their fight.

FF+: Plans to give 50% of farms to workers ‘ill-considered’

Freedom Front Plus has joined in criticism against government proposals to expropriate half of every commercial farm in SA for workers.

South Africa’s fifth national election on May 7 could be postponed and all commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission suspended.

Elections list: DA MPs join FF Plus

The Freedom Front Plus has confirmed that three Democratic Alliance MPs are among the top 25 names on its national elections candidates list.

Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder.

FF Plus: Co-operation needed to stop ANC

Co-operation between different groups is needed to stop the ANC, said Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder at his party election manifesto launch.

The Constitution makes provision for the restitution of land to those who were dispossessed during apartheid rule. The Expropriation Act is not a land reform law

Land reform Bill passed against political ruckus

The Bill that will see the land restitution process being re-opened has been passed following a heated and emotional debate in the National Assembly.

Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder.

Opposition parties form coalition in bid to oust ANC

Five opposition parties have formed a coalition, called the Collective for Democracy, to contest the general elections next year.

Mulder sticks to his guns

Mulder sticks to his guns

Pieter Mulder’s controversial take on land reform will win him few friends, especially among the far right.

Outrage at proposed Eskom tariff hikes

Political parties and union leaders were outraged on Wednesday over Eskom’s proposed tariff hike of 53% and the devastating effect it would have on the country. The Congress of…