Politics

REAL POLITICS: Ramaphosa was right to probe police capture

The president took flak for spending R150 million on a commission, but shocking testimony shows the rot in the police runs deep, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Ramaphosa backtracks after praising DA councils

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he didn’t explain himself properly after telling ANC councillors to learn from DA-run municipalities.

DA crushes MK challenge to hold Durban seat

The Democratic Alliance has held onto ward 64 in Montclair, Durban, after a tough by-election challenge from the fast-growing uMkhonto weSizwe Party.

Ramaphosa’s cash couch vanishes before Hawks arrive

A couch that allegedly held over R10-million in hidden cash was gone when police finally reached President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.

Angry councillors hit back after Ramaphosa calls them out

President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted it is painful that DA municipalities perform better than ANC ones, saying the ruling party must accept responsibility for poor service delivery.

Zuma’s MK sides with Prince Simakade against King Misuzulu

The MK Party has openly backed Prince Simakade kaZwelithini in his bid to remove King Misuzulu, showing support at a Durban ICC ceremony.

Mashatile’s sons pocket R91 million while hospitals burn

Two companies linked to Paul Mashatile’s sons have been paid R91-million for hospital fire systems while none of Gauteng’s 37 hospitals meet safety laws.

Army boss dodges the axe after Iran trip

General Rudzani Maphwanya met with President Cyril Ramaphosa and will keep his job after his controversial Iran trip upset government departments.

REAL POLITICS: Small parties chase big power at local level

Tiny political parties that once barely made a dent at the polls are quietly positioning themselves to hold serious power after the next local government elections, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

uMkhonto weSizwe leaders dump party for traditional leadership role

A top figure once tipped as secretary general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party has walked away to back traditional leaders instead.

DA councillor murder becomes Zuma family affair

Jacob Zuma’s relatives Khulubuse, Thobani and Simphiwe Zuma have been named in court during the murder case of Democratic Alliance councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

REAL POLITICS: Godzilla spooks ANC in Johannesburg

Helen Zille’s return to the spotlight is terrifying the ANC in Gauteng, as the city crumbles and residents lose hope, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.

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