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The name of Tokyo Sexwale has emerged as a possible contender to succeed ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. File Photo

Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference

The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby…

In the coming days, the last absolute monarch in sub-Saharan Africa, King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini will celebrate 40 years on the throne. Photo: Wang Yu Ching

Forty years of Mswati rule offer zilch to celebrate

Eswatini is a small, resilient, and culturally rich nation. Its people have endured extraordinary pressure. But on governance, the record is one of systemic failure: captured…

President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File

CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms

CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat…

Favoured: Although businessman Dr Patrice Motsepe proved popular in the poll, he has said he is not interested in political office. Photo: GCIS

Motsepe leads the pack in new poll

If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation

The appeal of Patrice Motsepe as a potential president thus reveals a deeper truth: the ANC’s structural and ideological contradictions remain unaddressed. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Motsepe moment and the ANC’s enduring ideological crisis

Like Ramaphosa, he is capable, respected and structurally competent. Unlike Ramaphosa, however, his worldview is even further removed from the ANC’s ideological tradition.…

President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File

Lobbying for Motsepe’s ANC leadership in full swing

The campaign promoting the billionaire businessman as a potential future leader continues to organise nationally despite the ANC’s directive banning such moves ahead of its 2027…

The appeal of Patrice Motsepe as a potential president thus reveals a deeper truth: the ANC’s structural and ideological contradictions remain unaddressed. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Let the people decide who becomes President

For decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office

Will he, will he not? Despite the rumours gaining traction around billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe being in the running to replace President
Cyril Ramphosa, his office has consistently denied any intention of him entering politics. Photo: Milken Institute

Thumbs up for Motsepe

“This is not about Patrice waking up one morning and wanting to be president,” the lobbyist said. “It is about stabilising the centre of power before the ANC implodes”

The people have spoken: The 16th ANC Greater Johannesburg Region meeting at Cedarwoods Hotel. Photo: ANC Joburg Region

Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg

Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides

Fighting back: As the Tanzanian case moved into pre-trial stages Patrice Motsepe-linked entities initiated
separate proceedings in South Africa. Photo: Wikipedia

Motsepe firms in $195m mining row

Parallel legal proceedings have unfolded in Tanzania and SA, illustrating the complexity of cross-border litigation in Africa’s minerals sector

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has said Banxso’s licence remains withdrawn despite a recent court ruling

Banxso investors lose life savings

A deepfake ad ‘featuring’ Patrice Motsepe is still luring people into online trading platform

ANC women back Ramaphosa as party nominations close

The women’s league wants Thandi Modise to be the party’s deputy president

President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File

Is the African Super League doom or boon for Motsepe’s legacy?

The continent’s football boss wants to be remembered as the architect of a great African football renaissance

Despite its status as the world’s largest humanitarian disaster, the international community has largely failed to respond in a meaningful way to the carnage. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans

Miners of rare metals will score but the soaring oil price will result in various cost-of-living increases

Patrice Motsepe called for a probe after Cameroon’s President Paul Biya earlier ordered an investigation.

Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy

A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to figures released…

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe gave the green-light to the AfCon, originally due to be staged in 2019, after talks with Cameroon president Paul Biya.

Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge

The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.

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Masses lulled by South Africa’s wealthy and powerful

The people need to remove their blinkers and reclaim their minds to achieve a better future

Fifa president Gianni Infantino during a press conference at the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photograph by Valeriano Di Domenico/ Getty Images)

Will a biennial World Cup be good for Africa?

Some say it will bring more funds and other development opportunities to football on the continent, but others remain sceptical and deeply suspicious of Fifa’s true motives.

Stripped: Families say they were not compensated or inadequately compensated by Nkomati mine, which is 45km west of Barberton and 35km east of Machadodorp

Motsepe’s mine in reparation row

For 13 years, the former residents have battled with Nkomati mine over the relocation of graves and the destruction of cattle kraals and homesteads

ActionSA councillor and former deputy mayor Nasiphi Moya has been elected as the new mayor of Tshwane through a secret ballot. (Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

ActionSA rakes in R16.9m in just three months

Mashaba’s one-year-old party comes in second behind the ANC’s income, but ahead of the DA