Real Politics Column

South Africa’s political parties are preparing to make immigration the biggest issue of the 2026 municipal elections, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

In a country where political parties fight each other more than they serve the people, traditional leaders remain the only hope for unity and progress in rural South Africa, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Residents of Ekurhuleni tried to oust the ANC – and failed anyway, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero faces a career-defining weekend as he fights to stay in charge of the ANC in the country’s biggest city.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the G20 Summit to prove his leadership on the world stage — while his enemies at home plot to remove him.

The DA must target neglected towns like Mthatha if it wants to win over black voters and challenge the ANC, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Jacob Zuma’s control of the MK party is causing instability and confusion, with leadership changes, power struggles and no clear future in sight, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.

After months of chaos, the Government of National Unity has finally put conflict rules in place to help stop fights from tearing the unity government apart, writes Zukile Majova.

Fighting hunger in Africa needs more than handouts — it needs land, skills, and support for millions to grow their own food, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie is using his party’s rising power to force the African National Congress into political deals on his terms.

For 30 years, the ANC has demanded voters' trust but refuses to reveal candidates until after the vote — even when they’re clearly unfit, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics. 

Helen Zille wants to become mayor of Johannesburg — but she’ll need Herman Mashaba’s help to beat the ANC, writes Zukile Majola in Real Politics.