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Leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and former South African president Jacob Zuma waves to supporters during the party’s first anniversary celebrations at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on December 15, 2024. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)

Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else

The former president’s lawyers say Tony Yengeni is being “persecuted” for representing Zuma at his disciplinary hearing

Cartoon by Carlos.

Lines in the sand drawn and redrawn in the first five months of the GNU

Pre-existing policy tensions between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance have been the biggest stressors on Ramaphosa’s government

DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Burned by its 2019 ‘woke’ experiment, the DA is unlikely to follow the same path leading up to 2024

The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections

FF+ spokesperson Pieter Groenewald.

FF+ leader embraces the watchdog role

Newly-elected Freedom Front Plus president Pieter Groenewald focuses on promotion of Afrikaner pride and fighting for the rights of minorities.

Flying the flag: Residents of Orania can

Orania held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity

The Afrikaner enclave held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity.

FF+ spokesperson Pieter Groenewald.

FF+ accuses arms deal witness leader of perjury

The first week of public hearings at the arms commission has ended in a controversial perjury row involving witness leader advocate Simmy Lebala.

Midvaal DA probe ‘complete’

Midvaal DA probe ‘complete’

The public protector is apparently close to releasing a report about alleged irregularities in the Midvaal council involving two local DA strongmen.

Student protest ends classes in Tshwane

Classes at all the Tshwane University of Technology’s campuses were suspended amid student protests on Tuesday, authorities said. ”The decision was taken due to the prevailing…