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Moment of truth: EFF leader Julius Malema says the charges against him are politically motivated. Photo: EFF

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

Willing and ready: Provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi at a community meeting. Photo: ANC Amathole
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Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

EFF leader Julius Malema. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January

The Political Party Funding Act requires parties to disclose donations above a certain threshold but it falls short of mandating transparency on expenditure. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties

There is not enough transparency and the funds would be better spent on health and education

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Joburg Crisis Alliance questions ‘quick wins’ focus of presidential working group

Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city

Former US President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio and Republican vice-presidential nominee, during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Monday, July 15, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Trump shooting is a symptom of our failure to talk

Words are important. Our failure to wield them responsibly has put us on a path to vitriol and violence

Voting with their feet: The turnout in last month’s election was the lowest since the dawn of democracy, a reflection of growing mistrust in South Africa’s democratic institutions. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)

Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism

Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account